Episode 55: Fred Thomas ”I like to discover new music all the time”
Welcome back to the podcast! (Welcome back Davina, that is)
Producer/arranger/multi-instrumentalist/composer/cat lover Fred Thomas is my guest this episode. We spoke about his musical journey, which includes growing up in a household of a former CBSO concertmaster, making music playlists to fall asleep to, as well as how the key to learning lots of musical instruments is learning how to "cheat". Fred also spoke about his pandemic experience, as well as what he'd like to be if he weren't a musician.
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Featured track:
Overture no.3 BWV1068 ‘Air’
Fred Thomas
Find out more about Fred's work, including his new album 'Three or One'
Instagram: @fredthomasmusic
Facebook: @fredthomasukmusic
Fred's YouTube Channel
Twitter: FredThomMusic
Smartlink: https://fans.link/fred thomas music
Three Or One: https://ECM.lnk.to/ThreeOrOneFP
Find Fred on Bandcamp, Spotify or Apple Music
New episode coming soon, finally!
It's hard to believe, I know. But a new episode is on its way! Here's a 30 second update of what's been happening since last October. Also, it seems I only communicate in sentence fragments...
Looking forward to sharing my chat with Fred Thomas Music very soon! Stay tuned!
Episode 54: Bethany Norman ”You‘re always learning”
We're back! Episode 54 features flute player, pianist, teacher, musician Bethany Norman. We chatted about her anti-climactic graduation from music college mid-pandemic, the challenges of being a recent music grad in the current climate, being versatile (including teaching your secondary instrument) and what Bethany would be if she weren't a musician.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Bethany's Instagram: @bethanynmusic
Bethany's website: www.bethanynmusic.com
Just Playing It By Ear Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/just-playing-it-by-ear/id1554768830
EPISODE 54: A LONG TIME COMING BUT IT'S ALMOST HERE
🚨New episode incoming!🚨
Yep, it’s been a while. Stay tuned for Episode 54 coming out on Tuesday (19/10) with Beth Norman: flute player, pianist, musician. Imagine graduating in the middle of a pandemic 🤔 Beth shares her tales of the last year and insights on teaching and versatility.
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Catch up on old episodes here: https://linktr.ee/asitcomespod. It’s good to be back!
#Throwback to Episode 30, where I had a great chat with Lucia D’Avanzo-Lewis from EcoNotes about how musicians can lead a more eco-friendly life. Here’s a tip for what to do with your old strings!
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Find this episode wherever you find your podcasts, or here: https://linktr.ee/asitcomespod
“I really believe that different disciplines can support and uplift music”
#throwback to Episode 29, where I chatted to the super talented Peter Brathwaite (@peter_brathwaite) about the benefits of versatility. Go on, get out of the practice room!
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Find this episode at all the usual places and via link in bio.
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#versatility #interdisciplinary #performingarts #character #musicpodcast #classicalmusician #baritone #singer #operasingersoninstagram #classicalmusicpodcast #asitcomes #podcastersofig #podcasterlife #podcasterofinstagram
Fancy some weekend listening? You’ll find Episode 28 in the back catalogue, featuring Xuefei Yang. Here she speaks about her beginnings on the guitar.
Find the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/asitcomespod 🎧
#Throwback to Episode 27 with Justine Cormack
“When you’re using your body in a centred, balanced and ergonomically powerful way, the sound completely changes”
Listen back to Justine Cormack Violinist and Coach's wise words on playing with physical awareness back in Episode 27. Available from you know where! 🎙🎧🎻
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In this episode you'll also hear about the beautiful scenery of the NZ South Island; check out Justine's new festival At the World's Edge Festival right in the middle of it all!
Last year I had the pleasure of chatting to father and daughter duo Fred and Lily Scott. Fred spoke about his experiences following a diagnosis of osteosarcoma at 23 and how Lily was the miracle he couldn’t have imagined. Check out Episode 26 and Fred’s book “One Autumn Day” to find out more about their story 🤗
Episode 53: George Wakerley aka Confidential 'Give yourself something to look forward to'
George Wakerley aka Confidential joins me for Episode 53. He's a producer of lo-fi hip-hop beats and shared with me the story of his musical journey, struggles with his mental health, as well as being a role model for his son.
Content warning: depression, binge eating and suicide.
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Mentioned in this episode:
George's socials:
Instagram: @confidential_lofi
Facebook: @confidentiallofi
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/confidential_lofi
After a small hiatus in which I have been acclimatising to a (new) job and starting up a new podcast, I'm pleased to say Episode 53 is on its way featuring George Wakerley, aka Confidential. He shared with me his experiences struggling with mental health - something we all need to be talking about more.
Find the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/asitcomespod
#throwback to Episode 25 with the amazing soprano Nadine Benjamin. In this excerpt she shares her experience of doing a last-minute Tosca; illustrating what you can achieve under pressure. What an inspiration!
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Find this episode at all the usual places. New episodes soon, I promise!
Episode 24: Jennifer Pike
#throwback...Saturday? #violinist Jennifer Pike speaks about the challenges of playing the opening of Vaughan Williams' celebrated piece The Lark Ascending, which often involves breaking the rules of what we've been taught!
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Find episode 24 here: https://linktr.ee/asitcomespod
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EPISODE 52: BALLAD OF A CHANGING WORLD WITH SARAH NICOLLS AND MAJA BUGGE
Episode 52 is out on Friday (18/6) featuring pianist Sarah Nicolls and cellist Maja Bugge Solo. We chatted about raising awareness of climate change through music-making, the Inside-Out Piano, and collaborating remotely as a duo.
Check it out from Friday!
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Episode 51: Ellie Consta from Her Ensemble "I'm open to change"
Ellie Consta from Her Ensemble joins me for Episode 51. We spoke about how working with pop musicians opened her eyes to the many gender imbalances in the classical music world. Realising the various injustices, she set up Her Ensemble, the UK’s first all-female and non-binary string orchestra to provide a safe space for marginalised genders and create a platform for female and non-binary composers overlooked throughout history. Tune in for chat about how showcasing your vulnerability and learning from your mistakes can promote further growth and progression, as well as Ellie’s pandemic pastime that slightly blew my mind.
You’ll also hear about my personal experiences about being interrupted, as well as some interesting facts about composer Germaine Tailleferre.
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Photo credits: Noëmie Bottiau and Shane Benson
Mentioned in this episode:
Herensemble.org
Instagram: @herensemblemusic
Facebook and Twitter: @herensemble
https://www.wildcardbrewery.co.uk/
Germaine Tailleferre: https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780199757824/obo-9780199757824-0275.xml
#tbt Episode 23 with Leon Bosch
"All you have to be to be different is to be yourself."
#tbt to Episode 23 with double bassist Leon Bosch. Check out this excerpt about having a framework of understanding in order to have the liberation of self-expression - an approach that Leon takes into various aspects of his life.
Leon's life story is fascinating, so find this episode here: https://linktr.ee/asitcomespod
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Photo credit: Juno Snowdon. Art direction: Adam Hypki.
EPISODE 51: ELLIE FROM HER ENSEMBLE
Episode 51 will feature my chat with violinist and founder of Her Ensemble Ellie Consta. Tune in from TUESDAY (8/6) to hear our conversation about creating more space for women and non-binary people in the classical music world.
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Episode 50: Sonja Schebeck "Curiosity is the main factor"
Sonja Schebeck joins me for this milestone episode. She’s an Australian violinist based in Vienna, who is also a fire performer as well as the founder and artistic director of The Freestyle Orchestra – an ensemble that combine their skills as classical musicians with their curiosities in other performing art disciplines. Expect acrobatics, theatre, costume design, and much more! We spoke about artistic versatility, keeping your skills alive during lockdown, and Sonja’s recent commemoration of six years being sober.
Trigger warning: alcoholism, addiction, substance abuse, some explicit language.
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Photo credit: Andrej Grilc.
Mentioned in this episode:
@sonja_schebeck_pyroviolinist
@freestyleorchestra
Russell Brand documentary “From Addiction to Recovery
#tbt Episode 22 with Fiona Gibbs
#tbt to Episode 22 with Fiona Joy Gibbs,violinist and founder of Orchestra Vitae. Here she speaks about how loneliness can affect concert-goers, which sparked her initiative Concert Chums, to help audience members seeking engagement.
Head over to @orchestravitae to find out more about Concert Chums and what they’ve got in store for 2021 as we return to live performances (#yay!)
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Find this episode at all the usual places (all of which you can find here: https://linktr.ee/asitcomespod) and look out for Episode 50 tomorrow!
