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The Music Show

ABC Australia
Jazz
Folk Music
Music
Bob Dylan
Classical Music
Australia
Australian Music
Arnold Schoenberg
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Protest Music
Keith Jarrett
Bach
Womadelaide
Christine Anu
Improvisation
Irish Music
Blues Music
Ella Fitzgerald
Mahler
1984-85 Miners' Strike

All kinds of music and all kinds of musicians in conversation with Andrew Ford.

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Jeremy Sams is a composer, theatre director and a long-time friend of the show. He's the latest in our series of long conversations with old friends. He joined Andy recently in London to talk about how opera, music theatre and the industries behind t... more

ZÖJ, the collaboration between Gelareh Pour and Brian O'Dwyer perform the opening track from their new album, May The Devil’s Ear Be Deaf, live in the music show studios. The album was recorded at an artists retreat in Banff, Canada, and features mus... more

The Mountain Goats started out as a solo project by then-psych nurse John Darnielle recording directly into a boombox in his room. Their latest album (Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan) is a "full-on musical", complete with french horn and a... more

Robert Finley's first album was called Age Don't Mean A Thing, which was fitting because he released it in his 60s. Before that, he was a military man and then a carpenter. When he began to go blind he sat down his tools and returned to music - initi... more

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Recent Guests

John Darnielle
Musician, frontman of The Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goats
Episode: John Darnielle: meaning, musicals, and The Mountain Goats
Robert Finley
Blues and gospel musician known for Hallelujah, Don't Let The Devil Fool You
Self; various collaborators including Dan Auerbach
Episode: Going gospel with Robert Finley and going ham(mond) with Jake Mason
Jake Mason
Hammond organist and leader of the Jake Mason Trio
Jake Mason Trio
Episode: Going gospel with Robert Finley and going ham(mond) with Jake Mason
Kurt Elling
Jazz vocalist guest on The Modern Ark
Kurt Elling
Episode: Going gospel with Robert Finley and going ham(mond) with Jake Mason
Kate Cebrano
Guest vocalist on a Jake Mason Trio track
Kate Cebrano
Episode: Going gospel with Robert Finley and going ham(mond) with Jake Mason
Steven C Smith
Author of Hitchcock and Herrmann, The Friendship and Film Scores That Changed Cinema
Oxford University Press
Episode: Hitchock and Herrmann: the thrilling partnership that shaped an era of cinema
Ron Mael
Member of Sparks
Sparks
Episode: Sparks rennaisance continues and Mo'Ju's rebel heart
Russell Mael
Member of Sparks
Sparks
Episode: Sparks rennaisance continues and Mo'Ju's rebel heart
David Bridie
Founder of Not Drowning, Waving
Not Drowning, Waving (PNG collaboration)
Episode: Tabaran is a Sound of Australia and Carl Vine's final collaboration with the Goldner Quartet

Host

Andrew Ford
Host known for his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for a wide range of musical styles, facilitating engaging conversations with musicians and composers.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • From mixtapes to mtv.

    Pretty disappointing boomer perspective of the 80s from a journo who finds it hard to give women agency - madonna barely gets a mention, Kylie name-checked dismissively at the coda, Tina turner, Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston not even mentioned. Why is this stale / pale perspective not called out?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ozdrongo
    Australia5 months ago
  • Very conservative in genres.

    Bring back Lucky Oceans. If your not a fan of classical or very very tame genres this show is not for you. I can’t believe they cut lucky oceans and this is their sole offering. Very poor ABC.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    WilhelmWilson
    Australia2 years ago
  • National treasure

    No weekend would be complete without an episode of RN’s The Music Show. Andrew Ford and the team converse with musicians, composers and creatives the world over - informative, entertaining and always special!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gavmed
    Australia6 years ago
  • New ideas and discoveries every week

    Even after formally studying music, I’m amazed every week with the diversity of musical ideas and worlds that I never knew existed. The guests are eclectic and always interesting. Andrew Ford does a great job in keeping it accessible and informal with humour.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wendy5Dock
    Australia7 years ago
  • RN fan

    Yep segments are silly and they dominate every ABC podcast. Just delete them all

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    737B
    Australia7 years ago

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Overall, the show is well-regarded for its engaging content and the quality of its guests.
Some critics feel the focus is too narrow, preferring a wider variety of genres to be included.
Many listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge displayed by the host, enhancing the listening experience.
The conversations are enlightening and cover a wide range of musical styles and historical contexts.

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Tabaran is a Sound of Australia and Carl Vine's final collaboration with the Goldner Quartet
Q: What makes the sixth String Quartet by Carl Vine significant and how did the Goldner Quartet approach it?
Carl Vine discusses the ambition of Play and the other movements, the need for direct communication through music, and the Goldner Quartet's long history of interpreting his work, culminating in their final recording.
Tabaran is a Sound of Australia and Carl Vine's final collaboration with the Goldner Quartet
Q: How did Tabaran come together and what inspired its collaborations?
David Bridie explains the chance encounters in Rabaul, their time with local musicians, and an ongoing dialogue that shaped the album's sound and its connection to PNG culture.
Disney's Renaissance man Alan Menken
Q: What do you see as the balance between creating a song for a film versus a song for the stage or a live action adaptation?
The balance lies in tailoring the musical world to the medium; the song needs to serve the scene emotionally while offering a flexible blueprint for performers to inhabit, which is why I often create demos to guide the production before final performances.
Disney's Renaissance man Alan Menken
Q: Is there a difference in how you approach lyricists versus composers when you work on a project?
There are differences, but the core is always about serving the story; I adapt my approach depending on the collaborator, the material, and the world we're trying to build, while keeping a consistent musical voice.
Disney's Renaissance man Alan Menken
Q: Can we talk about writing that with Howard Ashman and the start of that partnership? How important was it to have Ashman?
Ashman was a once-in-a-generation talent; that partnership created the core framework for how we wrote and collaborated, shaping the tone and emotional depth of our early projects and setting the standard for the rest of my career.

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This series features a broad spectrum of music and musicians, showcasing captivating conversations that explore various musical styles and the intricate stories behind them. Through engaging interviews, the host highlights innovative and historical music perspectives, from contemporary genres and folk to classical compositions. Notably, episodes delve into unique musical interpretations, cultural impacts, and personal journeys that reveal the depth of artistry, making it appealing for listeners who appreciate a rich tapestry of musical narratives and insights from diverse artists.

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Recent guests on The Music Show include:

1. John Darnielle
2. Robert Finley
3. Jake Mason
4. Kurt Elling
5. Kate Cebrano
6. Steven C Smith
7. Ron Mael
8. Russell Mael

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