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Vinyl Maelstrom

Ian Forth

Weekly podcasts providing an expert briefing on a wide range of intriguing musical themes.

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38:33

Growing up with the Beatles, by author Paul Feldwick

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2024/07/07

Poet and author Paul Feldwick arrived for the first day of school in 1963 just as it The Beatles were starting their domination of the decade. As Paul made the journey from awkward 11 year-old to a sixth-former on the cusp of entering the adult world, The Beatles embarked on a journey of their own, from lovable Merseyside mop-tops to conquerors of the world.Paul takes us through what it was like growing up in sync with a band that was producing the most astonishing collection of pop songs wit...

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18:37

How to explain the Taylor Swift Phenomenon

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2024/06/29

By the end of her 131 date worldwide Eras tour, Taylor Swift will have generated an additional $5 billion for the economy. Other artists have been phenomena before, but surely never before have we seen an artist have this sort of effect. No artist, let alone a female country singer, has ever been Time Person Of The Year before.She seems to be at the heart of every conversation - music, creativity, streaming, relationships, empowerment, writing, celebrity gossip, business. And now because of h...

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20:12

Why do non-Americans sing in an American accent?

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2024/06/22

The American accent in pop and rock music is ubiquitous. It has become the default accent for any aspiring artist to sing in, to the extent that it's virtually taken for granted and no one finds it odd.But it is a bit odd. This episode attempts to unravel the question as to whether singing this way is physiological or sociological. In other words, is there something about the accent which uniquely lends itself to pop and rock; can you decide to sing in your own country's accent; do young sing...

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32:04

Music and Storytelling featuring crime novelist,...

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2024/06/14

Short stories in songs and music in stories. An episode of two halves, which coincidentally is the name of one of the tracks mentioned.In the first half, I choose ten of my favourite "short story songs" - tracks which form a more or less complete narrative. To give you a flavour, I also read out some sample lyrics from each. Those songs (in chronological order) are:1. Ode to Billie Joe, Bobbie Gentry2. Cat's in the cradle, Harry Chapin3. Up the Junction, Squeeze4. Winter, The Fall5. Regulate,...

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21:03

Where have all the protest songs gone?

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2024/06/08

"Why don't young people write protest songs any more? It's not like the 1960s when we cared about the world and weren't glued to a screen."You might have heard this argument. Protest songs are usually thought to have disappeared or at the very least dwindled in their power and influence. But is that true?A careful examination reveals a quite different story, of an art form that not only never went away but evolved into something less visible to many but still vibrant and compelling.And ...

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20:05

"Kraftwerk are more influential than The Beatles."...

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2024/06/01

Tim Sommer in LA Weekly sums up the debate: “It is not just that Kraftwerk invented the future of music; it is that a startling amount of the music you hear today, from the most obscure indie rock to the most mainstream pop to literally everything in between, bears the impression of their invention.Until the moment “Autobahn” hit the airwaves in the autumn of 1974, nothing like it had ever existed. Kraftwerk placed cheerfully familiar pop modes within an entirely synthetic and rhythmic f...

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37:10

The Ten Game Changing Movie Soundtracks with James...

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2024/05/25

Film aficionado James Hillhouse takes us through his choice of the ten maverick soundtracks which changed the movie rules for good. Here are some clips from them:1. King Kong (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMNICLfHE3M)2. Alexander Nevsky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcPixaWL2Pg)3. The Adventures of Robin Hood (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UJ6g2Zhwgg)4. Citizen Kane (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdrzbpnls6g&list=PLh3-icSKvfhm4ggXDrKqyuafvfZdW_wed)5. Forbidden Planet (https://w...

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18:51

Is Spotify a force for good?

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2024/05/19

Spotify. All the music, all of the time. That's got to be a good thing, right? Not everyone agrees. In this episode, we'll take a look at:- Does Spotify pay artists fairly?- Does it provide access to bands that didn't exist before?- Has it encouraged disposability in music listening?- Has it created a musical echo chamber for listeners?- Has it created a new world of haves and have-nots in music?Join us for a discussion on the rights and wrongs of the world's most popular streaming platform.&...

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18:51

Did Live Aid do more harm than good?

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2024/05/12

Back in 1985 Band Aid and Live Aid raised over 100 million pounds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Few question that it saved many thousands of lives. So, job done, case closed?The reality is more nuanced.In this episode we ask the questions:- What are the problems with the song "Do they know it's Christmas?" (the clue is in the title)- Where were the African artists at Live Aid? Was "fame" really the only thing that mattered in choosing the performers?- Did all the aid go where it should or di...

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32:47

VM Enthusiasts: Jazz and Blues with Tony Bishop

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2024/05/05

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The Unique and Remarkable Legacy of The Kinks

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2024/04/28

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Why do older people hate new music?

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2024/04/20

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16:17

Is Unknown Pleasures any more than just a t-shirt

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2024/04/20

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Why are there so many female bands now?

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2024/04/18

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Vinyl Maelstrom Trailer

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2024/04/03

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