Scattershot Symphony: The Music of Peter Link

Scattershot Symphony: The Music of Peter Link

Join award winning composer Peter Link as he presents his life's work in 'Scattershot Symphony.' Each episode looks at a different movement in the symphony of his life’s work, which spans some 40 years. Though it's roughly 90 percent music, Peter manages to regale the listeners with fascinating stories and anecdotes related to his music over the years.

Episodes

September 7, 2023 56 mins

The River — A Musical Revelation, concept by Peter Link and William Spencer Reilly, Music and Lyrics by Yours Truly opened in New York at Off-Broadway’s Promenade Theater in January of 1988 to rave reviews by 23 of the 25 major critics who attended. Included in that was a rave from the New York Times, the all important hit maker, who stated, “The River is, in fact, a celebration, that is directly communicated from the performers to...

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The River — A Musical Revelation, concept by Peter Link and William Spencer Reilly, Music and Lyrics by Yours Truly opened in New York at Off-Broadway’s Promenade Theater in January of 1988 to rave reviews by 23 of the 25 major critics who attended. Included in that was a rave from the New York Times, the all important hit maker, who stated, “The River is, in fact, a celebration, that is directly communicated from the performers to...

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The River — A Musical Revelation, concept by Peter Link and William Spencer Reilly, Music and Lyrics by Yours Truly opened in New York at Off-Broadway’s Promenade Theater in January of 1988 to rave reviews by 23 of the 25 major critics who attended. Included in that was a rave from the New York Times, the all important hit maker, who stated, “The River is, in fact, a celebration, that is directly communicated from the performers to...

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Insights Into The Sacred Music of Julia Wade. We’ll take an in depth look at the making of the songs from Julia’s new Album, The Best Of Julia Wade.


Julia Wade, President of Watchfire Music, has long been our best selling Recording Artist. Here she scores with yet another winner – the best of 15 plus albums of Inspirational/ Sacred music.


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Podcasting — The evolution of the musical is upon us.

It’s time for new works. Scattershot Symphony will now evolve from the past, to the present and into the future. Theater Of The Imagination. It’s inevitable. So here we are at the cutting edge of 21st century musicals – the musical podcast.

It’s Radio Re-Imagined … only better. 

Today we offer a PRELISTEN, to songs from a musical written by Peter Link, Joe Bravaco and Larry Rosler....

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King of Hearts 

Podcasting — The evolution of the musical is upon us.

It’s time for new works. Scattershot Symphony will now evolve from the past, to the present and into the future. Theater Of The Imagination. It’s inevitable. So here we are at the cutting edge of 21st century musicals – the musical podcast.


It’s Radio Re-Imagined … only better. 


Today we offer a PRELISTEN, to songs from a new musical written by Pe...

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O little town of Bethlehem

How still we see thee lie

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep

The silent stars go by

Yet in thy dark streets shineth

The everlasting light

The hopes and fears of all the years

Are met in thee tonight


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The baby kicks again — and we’re off to the races.

Three highly intelligent people join the family.

We stand on the threshold of a new world.

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With no wheels, and back to walkin’, their desperate straights produce a surprising result — The Making of a Father.

Desperate straights sometimes result in heroic feats … sometimes.


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Ramon and the Coincidences of Honduras

Ramon — Our New Spanish Friend

Jose, The Sucker

We Smell A Rat


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Three sleeping bags, six people and a baby. Somehow we’ll just make do.


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Once again, on the edge of foolishness, Thyme and Josiah demonstrate their generosity. The beginnings of an off-beat family foreshadow much drama, a wealth of laughter, and a mighty struggle comin’ their way.


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Drivin’ Across America Like Royalty

Wings On My Soul

Twinkies an’ ‘n RC

The Meeting Of Thyme and a Stock Girl

Lizzie’s Reckoning



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The Savin' of a Soul
Six Week Hiatus
A Purple Discovery
Waiting for Lizzie 

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Goin’ on the road with nothin’ but the shirts upon their backs. The abduction of Lizzie.

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Ride ‘Em Outta Town On A Rail!

Two die. Three escape!






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The Visit of Bishop Emmanuel Goodspeed escalates our story to the point of murder.

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Another otherworldly interruption leads us to the nearly empty church of Reverend Josiah Washburn, Sunday morning with only Thyme, Gabe and Mama in attendance. (No parishioners) So, a wedding is held where Minister Josiah marries a surprising couple.

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Thyme bravely faces Josiah with the truth. He doesn’t buy it. He wants her to get Psychiatric help. He thinks both Thyme and Gabe are looney. Gabriel exposes himself to Josiah magnificently. Josiah is abashed, but convinced.

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Episode Song Credits

Please Don’t Let Me Go - Performed by Julia Wade
I Am Gabriel - Performed by Peter Li...

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 Thyme has a secret that no one wants to hear. Her best friend, Lizzie, totally rejects her explanation. The law says that you’re innocent until proven guilty. Why does that not apply here?

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