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Misadventures in Music with Ian Prowse & Mick Ord

Urbanista Magazine

Dive into the heart of music"s most compelling narratives with "Misadventures in Music," a podcast where the untold stories of the music industry come to light. Hosted by Merseyside"s own Ian Prowse, frontman of Amsterdam and the erstwhile spearhead of Pele, alongside Mick Ord, former head of BBC Merseyside Ian and Mick, with their rich backgrounds in music and journalism, embark on a quest to explore music history.

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01:03:37

Biographer Spencer Leigh on Little Richard

Misadventures in Music with Ian Prowse & Mick Ord ·

2023/09/27

Nobody embodies the spirit of Rock n Roll more than Little Richard. It could be argued that his whole career was a misadventure in music so he's THE perfect subject for our latest podcast. Our guest is the much-respected author/broadcaster, Spencer Leigh, whose biography of the man himself, Send Me Some Lovin', is out now. Born Richard Wayne Penniman, Little Richard claimed he invented rock'n' roll. He didn't, but his songs - Tutti Frutti, Lucille, Good Golly Miss Molly and

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01:15:34

Andy McCluskey of OMD

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2023/06/26

There aren't too many bands from the 70's and 80''s who're still producing compelling new music and not just replaying their biggest hits, but then Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark have always ignored the prevailing musical trends and ploughed their own furrow, which is why the Wirral band's blend of classic Synthpop and contemporary Electronic Dance Music is still wowing audiences.They're smack bang in the middle of a European tour and their last album The Punishment

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01:24:25

John Lingan

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2023/05/08

In 1969 they sold more records in America than any other band including the Beatles and the Stones but within a few years Creedence Clearwater Revival had split up with a bitterness rarely matched, even in the topsy-turvy world of rock music. Fast forward 50 years, and former leader and main songwriter John Fogarty is back on tour, including the UK and Ireland, so now seems as good a time as any to look back on his former group's unique musical legacy and discover what made them one of the

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01:14:03

Frank Collins and Sweet Soul Music

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2023/03/07

It's difficult to imagine now but back in the early sixties, soul was 'underground' music in the UK - rarely played on the radio, and only appreciated by a small number of aficionados. Within a few years, records by artists on the Tamla Motown label would sell in their millions but in the very early 60s, very few people had heard of it. Among a small cult of fans was a Liverpool teenager Frank Collins who went on to form a blue-eyed soul band <strong>The Excels</strong> who later played

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00:56:46

MIM - S02 EP02 - James Campion

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2023/01/16

Millions of words have been written about The Beatles so why would James Campion spend 2 years writing ANOTHER one? You could be excused for thinking, "Either he's jumping on the bandwagon to earn a quick buck or because he has somethinggenuinely original and thought-provoking to say." Thankfully 'Take a Sad Song - the Emotional Currency of Hey Jude' charges headlong into the latter category. In Misadventures in Music episode #14 Ian Prowse and Mick Ord meet New York based author, journalist and

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01:44:00

MIM S02 -EP01 - Post Punk with Russell Craig Richardson

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2022/10/27

In the new season of Misadventures in Music' (episode 13) Ian Prowse and Mick Ord take a deep dive into the UK's Post-Punk music scene (1978-1982) with New Jersey-based writer and filmmaker <strong>Russell Craig Richardson</strong> who has been working on a documentary film about the genre, having lived among many of the musicians in the UK at the time. He talks about some of the leading characters, including those he interviewed such as Jah Wobble from Public Image Ltd. and Paul and

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00:45:09

MIM Episode 12 - The best bits from season one

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2022/09/16

Season one of Misadventures in Music has now come to an end and what a great year it's been. Ian Prowse and Mick Ord have had some fantastic conversations, debates and uncovered a few truths in 12 amazing episodes, plus bonus content. In this episode we look back at some of the highlights and our favourite moments. From David Fishel discussing getting stabbed at a gig to the difficulties of working with Shane McGowen. Our presenters also discovered how popular and talented Lindisfarne’s Alan Hull

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01:11:39

MIM Episode 11 - Rory Taylor

Misadventures in Music with Ian Prowse & Mick Ord ·

2022/07/09

Rory Taylor runs the Positive Vibration Festival, regular Reggae Socials at District and represents international reggae artists at home and abroad. He is on a mission with Positive Vibration to bring reggae to a wider audience. Rory came to Liverpool to study law in 2003. He is an intellectual property lawyer who is also passionate about raising the profile of reggae in Liverpool and beyond. In 2013, as part of a collective, Rory began Positive Vibration with a small event in the Kazimer gardens

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01:17:30

MIM Episode 10 - David Fishel

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2022/05/31

Episode 10 of Misadventures in Music was recorded at SVARA Radio based in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle. The boys are joined by David Fishel who is musician from Liverpool and has produced the JazzScene radio show broadcasting in several countries between 1992 - 2002. David Fishel has worked with Malcolm McLaren, Patti Boulaye, Steve Levine and 'discovered' Anabella from Bow Wow Wow. He spent 21 years in Norway as a producer/presenter for NRK, Norwegian national radio where he interviewed some of his

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01:00:04

MIM Episode 9: The Viper Label with Paul Hemmings

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2022/05/05

Paul Hemmings, co-founder of the amazing Viper Label is our guest in episode 9 of the Misadventures in Music podcast with Ian Prowse and Mick Ord. Paul, ex-Las's and Lightning Seeds guitarist, co-founded the label in 1999 with another ex-La's stalwartand solo artist in his own right, Mike Badger. The label specialises in vintage blues, rock n roll, country & gospel recordings and has released more than 150 "roots" albums and singles along withnotable releases from the La's and Captain Beefheart,

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00:58:18

MiM Episode 8 - Songs of War and Peace in Times of...

Misadventures in Music with Ian Prowse & Mick Ord ·

2022/04/06

Many political and military observers are calling the currentwar in Ukraine the most serious conflict that Europe has faced since World War Two, without for one moment demeaning the impact of other conflicts such as the wars in the former state of Yugoslavia 30 years ago. In episode 8 of Misadventures in Music Ian Prowse and Mick Ord discuss how different songwriters have viewed some of the other conflicts that have plagued the world over the years, from the Spanish Civil War in the Thirties,

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01:17:56

MIM Episode 7 - Malik al Nasir

Misadventures in Music with Ian Prowse & Mick Ord ·

2022/03/10

When 18 year old Mark Watson met the American jazz musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron after a gig in Liverpool in 1984little did he realise that thestar was going to play such an important role in his life. Mark had just been released from 9 years in the care system and could barely read or write. Nevertheless he WAS streetwise and blagged his way into the backstage area of the Royal Court theatre in the hope of shaking Gil's hand and praising him for his performance. Something about Mark's character

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00:49:59

MIM Episode 6: One hand on the starry plough

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2022/02/09

Our presenter Ian Prowse chats to Mick Ord about this latest album released on Feb 11th. One Hand On The Starry Plough. After releasing albums with his bands, Pele and Amsterdam. This is Prowsy's 4th solo album that combines a feel good Indie, folk and Celtic vibe throughout. Find more about how the inspiration behind his hit single Battle and his noir-style ode to Diego Maradona, with discussions about his up-coming UK tour and supporting his friend Elvis Costello and the Imposters tour. find out

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00:58:23

MIM Episode 5: Alan Hull

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2022/01/13

Ian Prowse and Mick Ord discuss the career of Lindisfarne musician Alan Hull with documentary producer Ged Clarke. The songwriter penned hits such as 'Lady Eleanor' and 'Fog On The Tyne' but relatively little is known about his work away from the North East. Ged joined the boys after the airing of his hugely popular BBC documentary featuring Sam Fender, Sting and Elvis Costello to name a few. The documentary is available on iPlayer for 12 months Playlist Lady Eleanor by Lindisfarne which Hull

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01:29:25

MIM Episode 4: Men who have changed musical direction

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2021/12/01

Following on from episode 3, Ian Prowse and Mick Ord discuss male artists who have changed musical direction. Following on from the episode 3 of the Misadventures In Music with Ian Prowse and Mick Ord... Our presenters discuss male artists who changed their musical direction for the better or worse. Ian starts with a band close to his heart in The Waterboys. It's discussed how their huge success with This is the Sea with probably one their most notable songs on it - The Whole Of The Moon. Ian

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01:23:27

MIM Episode 3: Women who have changed musical direction

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2021/10/27

One of the most fascinating things we love about musicians, is when they decide to completely change their direction. Whether thats musical direction or they simply fall out of love with the business. We have all experienced moments when our favourite music icons leave their fans confused and scratching their heads, wondering what happened. Or in some cases when it's an ex band member, who completely rips the band apart with them to go do something else. In this podcast episode we look at a few

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00:25:50

Shane MacGowan - Siobhán McAndrew Bonus Material

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2021/09/16

Leading on from Episode 2 - Mick spoke to producer Siobhán McAndrew on the making of Crock of Gold - A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan. The interview details what it was like onset when filming with the man himself. An extraordinary insight, especially if you have seen the documentary

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00:53:22

Misadventures in Music - Shane MacGowan

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2021/09/16

Welcome to the second episode of Misadventures in Music with Ian Prowse and Mick Ord. In the second episode of the Misadventures In Music Podcast - Presenters Ian Prowse and Mick Ord look back on the work of Pogues frontman Shane McGowan. The conversation looks back on MacGowans English upbringing and his identity as an Irishman, discussing how his accent developed from when he was cockney teenager to his now evident Irish twang. The guys also discuss the current state of MacGowans health and

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01:22:25

Misadventures In Music with Prowse & Ord : Protest Songs

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2021/06/24

Urbanista Mag brings you the first episode in a new series of podcasts from Amsterdam & Pele Frontman Ian Prowse and former BBC Producer Mick Ord - Misadventures in Music In this episode the the guys discuss protest songs with Mick and Ian choosing a powerful mix of artists that inspired them from the Punk and New Wave era. The discussion casts an insight on what it was like hearing and seeing bands such as The Jam & The Clash for the 1st time and why anger played such a huge part in the

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