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The Longwave Home
The Longwave Home
A debut transmission from the far side of memory and imagination. "When I’m 64" is a meditative, musical, time-bending journey through aging, identity, family, and the long, strange arc of a life still unfolding. Blending memoir, soundscape, humor, loss, and wonder, this pilot episode sets the tone for the entire Longwave experiment — a show about who we’ve been, who we are, and who we’re still becoming. Part radio diary, part cinematic essay, part cosmic whisper, it’s the starting point for the waves to come.
Composed & Directed by d’Philip Chalmers
Produced & Engineered by Griffin Rodriguez
Executive Producers Kelly Chalmers, Margaret Mergner, and Lois Washburn
Music;
“I’ll Be Seeing You”
Music by Sammy Fain
Lyrics by Irving Kahal
Performed by Maggie Chalmers
“I’ve Been Everywhere, Man”
Music & Lyrics by Geoff Mack
Performed by Justin Jackson
“Who Needs the Peace Corps?”
Composed by Frank Zappa
Performed by The Mothers of Invention
“Smoke on the Water”
Composed by Ritchie Blackmore / Ian Gillan / Roger Glover / Jon Lord / Ian Paice
Performed by Julian Chalmers
“Purple Haze”
Composed by Jimi Hendrix
Performed by The YT Hex Group
“Band on the Run”
Composed by Paul & Linda McCartney
Performed by Argentinan Flyte)
“Das Energi Dreams”
Composed & Performed by The d’Philiharmonius Orchstrange
“Born to Be Wild”
Composed By Mars Burning, Performed by Stepping Wolf
“Eyes of the World “
Music by Jerry Garcia, Lyrics by Robert Hunter, Performed by The Grateful Dead
“America Is Waiting”
Composed & Performed by Brian Eno & David Byrne
“Rhapsody in Blue”
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by The Fairlight Digital Symphony
“Drums / Space”
Composed & Performed by The Grateful Dead
“The House of Pretty Petty Thieves”
Music by Derek Berg
Lyrics by Derek Berg & d’Philip Chalmers
Performed by Ralph’s Kind
“Handle with Care”
Composed by George Harrison / Jeff Lynne / Tom Petty / Bob Dylan / Roy Orbison
Performed by The Traveling Wilburys
“Comfortably Numb”
Music by David Gilmour
Lyrics by Roger Waters
Performed by Pink Floyd
“Birthday/Tomorrow Never Knows”
Composed by Lennon and McCartney, Performed by The Beatles
“Uncle John’s Band”
Music by Jerry Garcia
Lyrics by Robert Hunter
Performed by The Grateful Dead
“Isolation”
Composed by John Lennon
Performed by The Plastic Ono Band
“The End of the End”
Composed & Performed by Paul McCartney
“When I’m Sixty-Four”
Composed by Lennon–McCartney
Performed by Maggie Chalmers
Other incidental music
Composed & Performed by The d’Philiharmonius Orchstrange
LEGAL NOTICE
All music, recordings, and third-party sound elements appear with permission of their respective copyright holders or are used under the principles of fair use for purposes of commentary, education, criticism, or historical context.
This production contains original commentary, narrative, and creative material © 2025 d’Philip and The Family Chalmers Consortium.
All rights reserved.
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1. The Longwave Home
01:05:24||Season 1, Ep. 1Episode 001: TransmissionsWhat does connection look like right now—how does it begin, how does it last, and how does it change us? In Transmissions, the first episode of The Longwave Home, The Commentator listens in on the signals that move between us: a quiet moment in a diner, voices from a local community, memories that linger long after a conversation ends. Through story, music, and reflection, the episode traces connection as something ordinary and essential—less lightning strike, more steady current.Set in the texture of everyday life, Transmissions explores how we reach one another in the 21st century—not through platforms or devices, but through attention, honesty, and the small choices that keep us human. This opening chapter invites listeners to slow down, listen closely, and recognize the connections already moving through their lives.THE LONGWAVE HOMEPerformed by The Free River Players Composed & Directed by d’Philip ChalmersProduced & Engineered by Griffin RodriguezExecutive Producer Kelly Chalmerswww.dphilip.comhttps://www.dphilip.com/longwave-homeThe Last Rights:“Transmissions” Written & Performed by Robin Scott/M“Opposites Attract” Written & Performed by Maggie Chalmers “Daiquiri” Music & Performance by Maggie Chalmers“US Blues” Music by Jerry Garcia, Lyrics by Robert Hunter, Performed by The Grateful Dead“442” Music & Performed by Flight“Radio” Written & Performed by Beautiful Dudes“Sandwiches of You” Written & Performed by Godly & Crème “Carry the Season” Written & Performance by Wolf Jackson “You’re There” Music and Performed by Maggie Chalmers, Lyrics by d’Philip Other incidental musicComposed & Performed by The d’Philiharmonius OrchstrangeThis episode is dedicated to the people who helped make this story possible…and that includes you, dear listeners, thank you.LEGAL NOTICEAll music, archival recordings, and third-party sound elements appear with permission of their respective copyright holders or are used under the principles of fair use for purposes of commentary, education, criticism, or historical context.All trademarks, logos, and brand names remain the property of their respective owners.This production contains original commentary, narrative, and creative material © 2026 d’Philip & The Family Chalmers Consortium.All rights reserved.