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All About The Music

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Marvin Gaye
AC/DC
Thin Lizzy
Neil Brand
London
Love Songs
The Streets
Claude Debussy
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The Great Pottery Throw Down
BBC Radio 4
Kate Bush
All About the Music
80s London Music Scene
Jamiroquai
Music's Impact On Life
Blondie
The Monkees
Nick Drake

Imagine if we took an entertaining dive into your favourite music… and revealed what makes it so special. That’s what happens in All About The Music as composer and BBC broadcaster Neil Brand asks famous faces to gather their top hits and musical passions and join him around the piano for a chat… and a very close listen. Neil is music’s most effortless improviser and engaging storyteller. But abov... more

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In early 1962 Decca Records had the choice of signing one of two bands? They chose The Tremeloes, who went on to have two chart-topping singles. Not a bad result! Except that the other band were The Beatles. By coincidence, my guest today has chosen ... more

Music so often has big things to say about its time. And there’s something about the 80s where this really went into overdrive. My guest today was living and breathing it…

Hello and welcome to another episode of All About The Music, where I am joine... more

What does Britain’s most famous film critic listen to in his spare time? Perhaps predictably, the odd movie soundtrack gets mentioned today! But that’s about all that’s predictable…

Hello and welcome to this episode of All About The Music, where I s... more

What a joy to be contacted out of the blue by a legend of British TV. “Please Neil, let me be a guest on your podcast!”

Hello and welcome to another All About The Music, where I’m delighted to say that my guest is Anneka Rice – known to all of us wh... more

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Recent Guests

Philippa Perry
Psychotherapist and author, known as an agony aunt
Episode: Philippa Perry – Ella Fitzgerald sold me a dud
Damion Burrows
Acclaimed architect and television presenter
Architecture practice in London
Episode: Damion Burrows – Smalltown Boy: 80s dance anthems with a big legacy
Mark Kermode
Renowned film critic and broadcaster, musician, and guest on the show
BBC/UK media
Episode: Mark Kermode – Movies, Modern Lovers and Mark Knopfler
Anneka Rice
British television presenter and cultural figure featured as a guest
Episode: Anneka Rice – Strawberry Fields, Stormzy and the art of storytelling
Charlie Luxton
Architectural designer known for sustainable architecture and TV presenter.
Channel 4's Building The Dream
Episode: Charlie Luxton – Miles Davis and the most famous chord in jazz
Paul Martin
Antiques dealer and TV presenter known for shows like Flog It and Make Me A Dealer
Episode: Paul Martin – For the love of drums, and a cover song Jeremy Clarkson made famous
Stephen Frost
Comedian and actor, mainstay of the 80s alternative comedy scene
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Episode: Stephen Frost – Why the comedy star is tickled by The Streets
Keith Brymer Jones
Ceramic artist and television personality, known for The Great Pottery Throw Down
The Great Pottery Throw Down
Episode: All About The Music — Trailer
Bruno Tonioli
TV personality and dancer, known for Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing
Episode: All About The Music — Trailer

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Neil Brand
Composer and improviser; Host of All About The Music

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Fantastic series. Neil brings so much insight and enthusiasm to the music chosen by his guests. The choice of guests has been really good too. Highly recommended.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    GraemeHall
    2 months ago
  • Fantastic

    A very clever musician who dissects tracks chosen by various guests, then chats about life, and how important those tracks have been to them. Like dessert island disc but better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JayneLT
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • So Interesting!

    Neil Brand is such a great presenter - so knowledgeable, a fantastic musician - and you learn so much without feeling patronised. And he brings out so much from each guest. A great series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FC Cownie
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • A fantastic guide to what makes our favourite music move us

    Neil Brand is always superb, and this is him at his friendly, knowledgeable best, with some lovely guests! Thoroughly recommend this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcrispyio
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Love these shows

    I don’t know a lot about music so it’s really interesting to hear some of the more technical stuff. And they’re a joy to listen to - all the guests just seem to be having the time of their lives and it’s infectious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abby 1980
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Listeners praise the thoughtful, non-patronising analysis and live piano moments that enhance the discussions.
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Guests are drawn from diverse creative fields, offering fresh angles on music and storytelling.
The host asks guests about the tracks that define memories and identity, creating intimate, insightful conversations.

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Mark Kermode – Movies, Modern Lovers and Mark Knopfler
Q: What is it about Local Hero's score that stands out for you musically?
The score anchors the film in its Scottish setting, using a blend of traditional and contemporary approaches that evoke place and mood, and Knopfler's theme provides a sense of home and arrival while remaining subtly modern.

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A musician-host leads intimate conversations with a rotating lineup of high-profile guests about the songs that shaped their lives. Each episode centers on personal playlist selections, with deep dives into why particular tracks resonate, how memory and identity intertwine with music, and live piano moments that illuminate the discussion. The format tends to blend storytelling with technical listening notes, making it a strong fit for listeners who love soundtracks, genre-crossing music, and the emotional power of songs. A notable hallmark is how guests' disciplines—architecture, film, broadcasting, performance—inform their musical choices, offering fresh angles on familiar tunes.

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All About The Music launched 7 months ago and published 14 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on All About The Music include:

1. Philippa Perry
2. Damion Burrows
3. Mark Kermode
4. Anneka Rice
5. Charlie Luxton
6. Paul Martin
7. Stephen Frost
8. Keith Brymer Jones

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