Secret Symphonies

17/11/2022

Episode 12 Mr.Cagey
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/11710158
Firstly what an absolutely lovely man and what a triffic chat.
Blindin' mate.

Inspired by a Jazz band to play drums, learned guitar with a Neil Young songbook.
How many instruments does Mr Cagey actually have? Don't worry I don't know, but there's a few.
Why does he get nervous doing a live performance?
and advice wise his dad has got it covered.

Tracks played were:
1.Shut Happens
2.Where I Once Stood (for the defenders of Ukraine)
3.Oh Forbode

Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/mrcagey
FB https://www.facebook.com/mrcagey/
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rAg9bWtJmLHwuhOE04Bou?
Bandcamp https://mrcagey.bandcamp.com/
Apple https://music.apple.com/ng/artist/mr-cagey/1593282099

Mr Cagey recommends these other unsigned artists on Bandcamp.
Para Lia
Bedroom Pantomimes.
Florence Glen.
Conil.
Runo Plum.
Little Shout.
Juliet Sunflower
Little Shout

Episode 12 Mr.CageyFirstly what an abosultely lovely man and what a triffic chat.Blindin' mate.Inspired by a Jazz band to play drums, learned guitar with a Neil Young songbook.How many instruments does Mr Cagey actually have? Don't worry I don't k...

05/10/2022

Episode 11 Riki Buckingham is available tomorrow.
Wow, that's some full on fretwork, Riki. Marvellous stuff. A wizard and his tricks.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/11446248

Dad's can be your best friend, honest.
Have you dreamt of your past life? No,why not? Sounds like fun.
6 months working on drums programming, wow.
Is the commercial culture of music dying?
Community is the most important thing. Clearly.
Know anyone who plays keyboards, flute, cello,saxophone?
Get in touch [email protected]
Are we being driven by fear and making silly choices?
Unhealthy people do unhealthy things.
Mark Twain's real name?
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 to 1910)

Tracks played were:
1 Sorry, no idea, as per, I forgot to ask and he didn't volunteer it so...
2 See 1
3 Spirit of Man

Web: https://www.rikibuckingham.com/
YT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeyRdEHG1iXlmveTl15-VbQ
Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/riki-buckingham-visionary-music-launch #/
Apple https://music.apple.com/us/artist/riki-buckingham/1430865980
Insta https://www.instagram.com/rikibuckingham/
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DmAUPKGJXtOufAiFiFmbH
FB https://www.facebook.com/rikibuck/events

Dad's can be your best friend, honest.Have you dreamt of your past life? No,why not? Sounds like fun.6 months working on drums programming, wow.Is the commercial culture of music dying?Community is the most important thing. Clearly.Know anyone who...

07/09/2022

Episode 10 available tomorrow (Thursday) with a truly engaging, insightful, lovely man, Sam Dunn and oh my God, what a font of knowledge about jazz.
I mean, what do you do when you're part of a big band and you've forgotten your guitar and you're sitting in front of about a 2000 person strong audience? If you've ever passed out at work, well you're not alone. Also, the youth of today are getting an inspirational, down to earth, passionate and grounded guide on their journey. Like he said, the music is the journey.

Website: https://www.samdunnguitarist.co.uk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/samdunnguitar
Perpetual Motion Machine - https://pmotionmachine.bandcamp.com/releases

Three tracks were:

1.Django Rhineheart - Manoir de mes Reves or Django's Castle- gypsy guitar player.
2.He didn't say and I didn't ask - answers on a postcard please.
3.Folkestone Blues

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/11276932

A truly engaging, insightful, lovely man and oh my god, what a font of knowledge about jazz.I mean, what do you do when you're part of a big band and you've forgotten your guitar and you're sitting in front of about a 2000 person strong audience? ...

23/08/2022

Help.
Please.
Second week in a row,nothing to upload on Thursday for the next episode.
Saved by the Wonderful, (yes,capital W) Bernie Eveleigh last week so if you are a musician or know a musician please get in touch.
[email protected]
Thanks.
www.secretsymphonies.com

Intimate 1 on 1 live performances and conversations with independent artists. Providing a platform for new music from established and emerging artists to share their work and introduce themselves. Giving a voice to hidden talent.

17/08/2022

Hold onto your hat, episode 9, live tomorrow with the extraordinary Bernie Eveleigh. A self confessed hermit performing for your and my delight.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/11153433

An immersive chat on amongst other things, The Pink Fairies who they were and why they were legendary , are tribute bands still a good idea, Ethiopian music, Stage fright, how to get noticed by music execs and Vibes is a jazz slang word for what i...

10/08/2022

You can download episode 8 tomorrow, where I had the privilege of chatting with and performances from the wonderful Alise Kirtley from the The Bearing.
How old was Alise when she started playing piano and what’s her favourite piece of music and
what fantasy/nightmare song did she write while hiking? Find out who William B Irvine is and what impact he’s had on her life. Also find out about the community fridge and what she would put on a billboard ‘cos that’s a winner.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/11113093

How old was Alise when she started playing piano and what’s her favourite piece of music andwhat fantasy/nightmare song did she write while hiking? Find out who is William B Irvine is and what impact he’s had on her life. Also find out about the c...

10/08/2022

Thanks to everyone who has listened, over 100 downloads reached. WooHoo!

www.secretsymphonies.com

Intimate 1 on 1 live performances and conversations with independent artists. Providing a platform for new music from established and emerging artists to share their work and introduce themselves. Giving a voice to hidden talent.

03/08/2022

Episode 7 with the wonderful Neil Bob Herd, live from 5am tomorrow.
Find out the difference between a fiddle and a violin. Is 6 music, alternative music for the mature listener? Why can't you buy fresh fish on Islay an island of the Inner Hebrides?
Feel free to give me some feedback on any of the podcasts so far. Also if you'd like to be a guest or know someone that would, get in touch at [email protected]

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/11074617

Find out the difference between a fiddle and violin and why not to do corporate gigs. Is 6 music, alternative music for the mature listener? Why can't you buy fresh fish on Islay an island of the Inner Hebrides?Also, apologies to Alex when I said ...

27/07/2022

Episode 6 is available from tomorrow with the wonderful Alex McNeice.

Another fantastic conversation covering a 200 piece choir from peoples phone recordings during lockdown to how do you get minus 17% in an exam? Little Shop of Horrors - what's the major difference between the musical and the film? What's Alex's masters degree in and find out all the things (and there are so many things!) that Alex does using music to benefit the lives of us and the community as a whole.

You can find Alex here:
https://alexmcneice.com/

The three tracks were:
1.Think of You
2.Be a Dreamer
3.I don't what know how love works, I just want to know that it does.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/11035845

Another fantastic conversation covering a 200 piece choir from peoples phone recordings during lockdown to how do you get minus 17% in an exam? Little Shop of Horrors - what's the major difference between the musical and the film? What's Alex's ma...

22/07/2022

Episode 5 with Craig goes something like this;

Ok,so,the mic had a few issues, but that keeps it interesting, right? Nothing too unhelpful, we mostly ignored it and so can you. A fantastic multi-various conversation,plundering the depths of the human condition -well, kind of. Find out about the hideous pub gig and what would he put on a billboard?

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/10992308

Ok,so,the mic had a few issues, but that keeps it interesting, right? Nothing too unhelpful, we mostly ignored it and so can you. A fantastic multi-various conversation,plundering the depths of the human condition -well, kind of. Find out about th...

22/07/2022

Crikey episode 4 and 5 are available now and I didn't post to let you all know, shame on me, well time flies as they say. Let's start with Episode 4 and Sam, which goes like this;
I know, I know, the first 5 minutes or so are weird Sam sounds like he's sitting in a tunnel far away, don't worry it got sorted and the performances are worth waiting for.

Where can you find The Cacao Shaman?
Who is the hell is Teddy Swims - honestly I'd never heard of him and what on earth is a flugelhorn?

The three tracks played were:
1.Breathe Easy
2.fly On
3.Witch Doctor

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/10941243

I know, I know, the first 5 minutes or so are weird Sam sounds like he's sitting in a tunnel far away, don't worry it got sorted and the performances are worth waiting for.Where can you find The Cacao Shaman?Who is the hell is Teddy Swims - honest...

06/07/2022

Episode 3 with the incomparable Nina Clark,available tomorrow. Find out the first stadium gig Nina went to, the last album she was obsessed with and why you should listen to the vinyl version. Also what the hell is dadgad and who invented it?
She went with the 60's quiz, how did that go?

https://www.secretsymphonies.com/

Intimate 1 on 1 live performances and conversations with independent artists. Providing a platform for new music from established and emerging artists to share their work and introduce themselves. Giving a voice to hidden talent.

30/06/2022

Episode 2 is available now with wonderful Florence Glen.
I worked it out, she got 24 and half points out of 20 in the quiz, that's going to be difficult to beat!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2006650/10849613

Find out how many hats Florence has knitted, the worst advice she's ever been given and the professional sport she used to play before settling on her music career.And of course, how well did she do in the 90's quiz? 25 and a half/20!The three tra...

23/06/2022

First episode available now, hasn't propagated across all the platforms yet but click away and you'll find out (it's the share link). Love to hear your feedback, be gentle! I'm just at the beginning of this journey and hopefully so are you.
https://www.secretsymphonies.com
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20/06/2022

Finally the Launch is here! First episode will be available for download on 23rd June from 5am here; https://www.secretsymphonies.com/
Find out how Barnaby nearly got electrocuted at a gig and what name he used for a gig that he took off a poster outside a shop he bought his sandwich in.

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