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Nov272014

Come Home to the Sea Video

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 27, 2014

When ancient Greek merchants went to work and came back home again, it was by way of the sea. The sea was, in a very real way, what they came…

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Nov262014

30/40 Come Home to the Sea

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 26, 2014

In Greek mythology, the sea held an important place in life, especially for those who frequently traveled on it. Watch this short clip to see Chip describe what went into…

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Nov252014

30/40 Doors 1-7 The Fantasia

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 25, 2014

See Chip’s explanation of the seven doors from his Fresh Aire II classic composition, “The Fantasia” in this short video. Hear him describe how each quickly changing scene represents a…

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Nov242014

Pandora’s Unforgettable Moments on Ice

2014, What's in the AireNovember 24, 2014

“Pandora’s Unforgettable Moments on Ice” featuring Mannheim Steamroller is airing on the ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox networks beginning now through December 25th. The special holiday show features World, Olympic…

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Nov242014

We’re Zooming Up The Charts!!

2014, What's in the AireNovember 24, 2014

Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 is already #8 on Billboard’s Seasonal Chart, just a few weeks after the album was released! A total of six Mannheim Steamroller albums — including 30/40 —…

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Nov242014

30/40 Faeries

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 24, 2014

See Chip reveal the inspiration behind Mannheim Steamroller’s “Christmas Extraordinaire” hit, “Faeries” in this short clip. We’ll give you a hint, the melody was inspired by a member of his…

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Nov232014

30/40 Big Dipper

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 23, 2014

Listen to Chip describe how childhood treks into the field at night with his grandfather formed a fascination with the stars in him. Watch this short clip to see why…

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Nov222014

30/40 G Major Toccata

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 22, 2014

Learn more about the recording challenges and inspiration behind this Fresh Aire IV classic, “G Major Toccata.” Watch Chip describe what went into capturing the powerful horn and trumpet sounds…

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Nov212014

30/40 The Sky

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 21, 2014

Obviously, we don’t have an ocean in Nebraska, but we do have an equally beautiful sky. Listen to Chip describe the inspiration and story behind Fresh Aire III’s “The Sky”…

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Nov202014

30/40 The Cricket

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 20, 2014

Hopping in from the trees surrounding Chip’s Raven Oaks home, a cricket had gotten itself trapped beneath a wicker plant stand. The rhythmically even sound it produced inspired Chip to…

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Nov192014

30/40 Dancin’ in the Stars

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 19, 2014

Did you know that Johannes Keppler’s observations of the moon and sky inspired the creation of “Dancing in the Stars” on Fresh Aire V? Listen to Chip describe his love…

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Nov182014

30/40 Velvet Tear

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 18, 2014

Originally found on Fresh Aire II,  “Velvet Tear” is an expression of sorrow over the loss of someone close. Watch Chip explain the backstory behind this moving song.

Nov172014

30/40 Nepenthe

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 17, 2014

Watch Chip describe the origins of the beautiful ending he wrote to Fresh Aire VI. That album, which is dedicated to Greek mythology, concludes with the song “Nepenthe” which was…

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Nov162014

30/40 Sunday The 7th Day

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 16, 2014

A fox hunt on Sunday is an ancient tradition that still finds expression in Nebraska where Chip Davis lives. As Chip explains in this clip, participants donned in ‘pinks’ and…

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Nov152014

Alchemy Music Video

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 15, 2014

Want to take a step back in time? Watch this music video created for “The 7 Metals of Alchemy” on Fresh Aire 7. See synthesizers move independently and children transform…

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Nov142014

30/40 Alchemy

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 14, 2014

It’s reported that there were seven metals used by warlocks and wizards to try to make gold. That art became known as alchemy. See why Chip wanted to make a…

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Nov132014

30/40 Fresh Aire

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 13, 2014

Mannheim Steamroller’s spectacular Fresh Aire album series started with this song – Fresh Aire, or “Fresh Song.” See Chip describe the inspiration and meaning behind it in this short clip.

Nov122014

30/40 Sonata

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 12, 2014

Fresh Aire I, the first in Mannheim Steamroller’s series of 8 groundbreaking albums, starts with a sonata. Listen to Chip describe the basic form of a sonata and discover how…

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Nov112014

30/40 Chip Prelude & Chocolate Fudge

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 11, 2014

Fresh Aire I debuted in 1974. That album opens with a Prelude followed by a song called Chocolate Fudge. See Chip explain the meaning behind these songs and their significance…

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Nov92014

30/40 Seven Colors of the Rainbow

2014, Stories, What's in the AireNovember 9, 2014

Just as there are seven colors in the rainbow, there are seven notes assigned to each color of the rainbow in this song for Fresh Aire VII. Watch Chip describe…

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