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The Music Show

ABC
Noël Coward
From Little Things Big Things Grow
Hank Williams
Missy Higgins
The Sound Of White
Songwriting
Pop Hooks
1920s
Popular Music
Psychology Of Music
Masquerade: the Lives Of Noël Coward
Folk Music
JDO Regan
Max Martin
Memory and Attention
Lester Bangs
Electronic Music
Brill Building
Tim Byron
Indigenous Land Rights

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

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Reed and Oak - composed and performed by DOBBY, words by Cate Kennedy.

One of two winning poems from our Middle of the Air competition, run in collaboration with Red Room Poetry.

The Arbour - composed and performed by Leah Senior, words by Giles Watson.

One of two winning poems from our Middle of the Air competition, run in collaboration with Red Room Poetry.

In August, ABC Radio National and Red Room Poetry put out the call for Australian poets to submit new poems to be set to music by two great local musicians, DOBBY and Leah Senior. Now, to mark the end of AusMusic Month, the two winning poems, and the... more

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this program contains the voices of people who have died.

As a post-war kid, Leo Sayer first heard rock & roll on Radio Luxembourg on a radio late at night. His career has taken some ... more

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Recent Guests

Giles Watson
Poet and teacher
Episode: Poetry becomes song: Middle of the Air winning songs revealed with DOBBY and Leah Senior
Cate Kennedy
Award-winning novelist and poet
Episode: Poetry becomes song: Middle of the Air winning songs revealed with DOBBY and Leah Senior
Leah Senior
Musician and folk artist
Episode: Poetry becomes song: Middle of the Air winning songs revealed with DOBBY and Leah Senior
Myfany Turpin
Musicologist and linguist at the University of Sydney.
University of Sydney
Episode: Leo Sayer is still dancing, and art and song in Warlpiri women's ceremony
Leo Sayer
Singer, songwriter, and showman with over 40 years of experience in the music industry.
Episode: Leo Sayer is still dancing, and art and song in Warlpiri women's ceremony
Megan Morais
Ethnocoreologist involved in documenting and analyzing dance.
Episode: Leo Sayer is still dancing, and art and song in Warlpiri women's ceremony
Helen Napurrurla Morton
Warlpiri woman and educator of the Warlpiri language.
Episode: Leo Sayer is still dancing, and art and song in Warlpiri women's ceremony
Martin Hayes
Celebrated fiddle player and influential figure in traditional Irish music
Episode: The sound of County Clare with Martin Hayes; and Piotr Anderszewski connects Bach, Beethoven and Brahms
Piotr Anderszewski
Polish pianist, performing in Australia and focusing on works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms
Episode: The sound of County Clare with Martin Hayes; and Piotr Anderszewski connects Bach, Beethoven and Brahms

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Andrew Ford
Host of The Music Show with a rich background in musicology and a passion for diverse musical styles and stories.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • 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
    Australia5 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
    Australia6 years ago
  • RN fan

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    737B
    Australia6 years ago
  • Always interesting

    The depth and breadth of this show, year in year out, is amazing. Andrew Ford's knowledge and enthusiasm knows no bounds. I have discovered a lot of very interesting music, and composers, thourgh this show. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bhuvidya
    Australia6 years ago

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Some episodes feel limiting in their musical range, missing the diversity fans hope for.
Listeners discover diverse musical ideas and worlds, even those with a formal background in music.
The depth and breadth of topics discussed are amazing, and the host's knowledge and enthusiasm are commendable.
Informative, entertaining, and always special conversations with musicians and composers.

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Performing Assyrian-ness with Lolita Emmanuel
Q: Can you tell us about your background and how you came to write your thesis?
I came to this project searching for my artistic and cultural voice, struggling to bring together my classical training with my Assyrian and Armenian heritage.
From Mao's Last Dancer to Master and Commander: Christopher Gordon on his film music and beyond, and The Apartments' Peter Milton Walsh
Q: What do you think about the evolution of film music?
Gordon laments the shift away from big orchestral scores, noting that he prefers to include melody and thematic material in his compositions, distinct from more minimalist modern approaches.
From Mao's Last Dancer to Master and Commander: Christopher Gordon on his film music and beyond, and The Apartments' Peter Milton Walsh
Q: Tell us about your experience of working with other composers on "Master and Commander."
Christopher Gordon describes the unique experience of collaborating with two other composers, emphasizing the different approaches they took to score the film, which was influenced by its documentary-like direction.
Meow Meow's The Red Shoes and saxophonist Tessie Overmyer's Tidelands
Q: What was special about recording your debut album "Tidelands"?
Tessie Overmyer reflects on the collaborative aspect, playing with friends and mentors, which enriched the recording experience, making it a memorable milestone in her career.
Meow Meow's The Red Shoes and saxophonist Tessie Overmyer's Tidelands
Q: Why the attraction to Hans Christian Andersen?
Meow Meow shares that her attraction lies in the complexity of Andersen's morality tales and the desire to reinterpret them, noticing the interplay between simplicity and deeper meanings surrounding themes of greed and addiction.

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What is The Music Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features a wide array of musical topics and conversations with diverse musicians, composers, and educators. It frequently highlights the intersection of contemporary and classical music while delving into cultural discussions surrounding various musical forms, including folk, jazz, and avant-garde. Episodes often showcase artists sharing their personal stories, creative processes, and the challenges faced in the music industry, making it a rich source of insights not only for music lovers but also for those interested in the broader cultural themes these artists represent. Notable discussions include music's role in remembrance, representation of music educators in film, and innovations in film scoring, indicating a commitment ... more

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Recent guests on The Music Show include:

1. Giles Watson
2. Cate Kennedy
3. Leah Senior
4. Myfany Turpin
5. Leo Sayer
6. Megan Morais
7. Helen Napurrurla Morton
8. Martin Hayes

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