Monday 27 June 2022

'Create, Connect, Repeat'

In a change of focus, the latest episode of Harmonious World is not about a new musical release, but rather a book on the topic of the music business. It's a second conversation with trombonist and Outside In Music founder and CEO Nick Finzer.

    Create, Connect, Repeat is a fascinating book that provides a career strategy of building a live in a creative industry - any creative industry. In our conversation, Nick and I discuss the ways in which connect with your audience have changed and can be capitalised on by artists.

    Thanks to Nick for allowing me to use clips alongside our conversation from one of my favourite tracks of his -  Evolutions of Perspective - which is musically and conceptually spot on for this topic.


Monday 20 June 2022

Expanding the musical reach of solo banjo

This episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with banjo virtuoso John Bullard, in which we discuss his 24 Preludes for Solo Banjo by Adam Larrabee.

    The Preludes were commissioned by John and each one has a very different character. In our conversation, we discuss the order, which runs musically through Volume 1 and we have to wait for it to come full circle at the end of Volume 2, when that is released. In this work, John is aiming to expand the banjo's classical reach.

    Thanks to John for allowing me to use clips from 24 Preludes for Solo Banjo alongside our conversation.


Wednesday 8 June 2022

Walking the streets of Paris

 Just a few random musings on my recent trip to Paris, with a few photos here if you'd like to check them out:











Tuesday 7 June 2022

Guitarist Simone Gubbiotti joins me for Harmonious World

I was joined by Italian guitarist and composer Simone Gubbiotti for the latest episode of Harmonious World.

    Underdogs is both the name of the new album and the trio that includes bassist Davide Liberti and drummer Paolo Franciscone. The album includes soulful and frenetic jazz - something for everyone.

    Thanks to Simone for allowing me to use clips from Underdogs alongside our conversation.