Welcome to Episode 56 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben announces the next LIVE show for the Musical Circle which will happen on the 31st of January or January 31st, 2025. Ben also reveals the next bonus episode of the Musical Circle coming on February 8th, 2025 as well as 3 new sections of the Musical Circle with each section being different from the last. Ben hopes to continue with the Musical Circle in the right direction. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:
Musical Medley Section (Dance, Electronic, House, and Techno Music)
1. I Look to You - Miami Horror featuring Kimbara (from their 2010 album Illumination)
2. Forever Baby - by the DJ Carlita featuring Janet Planet (from her 2024 album Sentimental)
3. Angel in the Dark - Anyma featuring Massano and Nathan Nicholson (2024, released December 27th)
4. Hypnotized - Anyma featuring the singer Ellie Goulding (2025, released last Friday on 10th January)
2010s Section (NEW SECTION)
5. Cheap Thrills - Sia (from the 2015 album This is Acting)
6. Sing - Ed Sheeran (from his 2014 album called x or Multiply)
7. Whatever It Takes - Imagine Dragons (from their 2017 album Evolve)
8. We Are Young - fun. featuring Janelle Monae (from their 2012 album Some Nights)
Rock Section
9. Open Your Eyes - Alterbridge (from their 2004 album One Day Remains)
10. Crazy Crazy Nights - KISS (from their 1987 album Crazy Nights)
11. Barracuda - Heart (from their 1977 album Little Queen)
12. Hard Times - Paramore (from their 2017 album After Laughter)
Free Space Song 1: Your New Favorite Song - Wallows (2025)
Free Space Song 2: What It Feels Like - Aly and AJ (2025)
Good Vibes Section (NEW SECTION)
15. So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast (from the year 2000 album Stankonia)
16. All Star - Smash Mouth (from their 1999 album Astro Lounge)
17. I'm So Excited - The Pointer Sisters (from their 1982 album So Excited)
18. Foreign Language - Flight Facilities featuring the singer Jess (2011)
Under the Radar Section
18. Stop Me If I've Told You This Story - Maddie Jay (from her 2025 album I Can Change Your Mind)
19. Roomful of People - Rosie Darling (2025)
20. Way Out From Here - Inside Voices (from their 2025 album If It Matters)
21. Mellow My Mind - Brigid Mae Power (from her 2025 album Songs For You)
Mystery Section (NEW SECTION)
22. Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol (from his 1983 album Rebel Yell)
23. Home - Phillip Phillips (from his 2012 album The World From the Side of the Moon)
24. Ordinary People - John Legend (from his 2005 album Get Lifted)
25 and Closing Song: Only Time - by the singer Enya (from the year 2000 album A Day Without Rain)
The Musical Circle returns on the 23rd of January, or January 23rd, 2025 with episode 57 which will be titled, "Journey to the Center of Music"
Credits:
Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and to all my friends. The Musical Circle also want to give a special thank you to the first responders over in California for saving lives and stopping the California wildfires. The Musical Circle shares our thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by the fires in California. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle for being a part of the Musical Circle.
Hosted By: Ben Charles
Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez
Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes
Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes
Written and Directed By: Ben Charles