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Interviews and discussions about music, the universe and everything. From composer Richard Niles featuring the most acclaimed talents in Pop, Jazz and R&B
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Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
ASMAC MASTERCLASS
JOHN ALTMAN & RICHARD NILES
Different Approaches Explained
Moderator: Sylvester Rivers (PART 1)
Composer/Arrangers John Altman (James Bond, Rod Stewart, Monty Python) and Richard Niles (Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Pat Metheny) demonstrate their different approaches and arranging techniques. For this special ASMAC event, they have both arranged short versions of a simple nursery rhyme, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. This is a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the working methods of two acclaimed artists with 100 years combined experience.
Moderator and legendary arranger Sylvester Rivers asks all the right questions. How did they conceive, plan and execute the arrangement? How did they choose instrumentation, meter, groove, harmonic landscape? Why did they make those choices?
Don’t miss this opportunity to share some musical knowledge, and some laughs, with three arrangers who have helped create the sounds of our time.
BONUS: This 2 hour presentation includes Altman’s CHASE SCENE from his score to the James Bond film, GOLDENEYE. PLUS, two live performances of Richard Niles’ BANDZILLA, at the 2002 Falkirk Festival, featuring singer PAT KANE and multi award winning jazz guitarist JIM MULLEN playing Niles’ arrangements of “Luck Be a Lady” (Guys & Dolls) and “Free Man In Paris” (Joni Mitchell).
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
NEAL HEFTI was one of the most original and influential composers and arrangers of the 20th Century. Beginning as arranger for Woody Herman he went on to composing and arranging for Count Basie and Frank Sinatra. He wrote for film (The Odd Couple, Barefoot In The Park, Harlow, Sex & The Single Girl) and for TV (the phenomenal success of his “Batman” theme).
I wrote and hosted this show for my BBC Radio 2 series “The Arrangers” in 2001 (produced by Elizabeth Clark) and am happy to make this available for a new audience.
This is killer stuff and you only get this with Radio Richard.
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“Radio Richard Theme” by Richard Niles ©2021 Niles Smiles Music sung by Free Play Duo.
“The Arrangers Theme” by Richard Niles ©2001 Niles Smiles Music sung by Richard Niles
All music in this program used with permission.
The Orchard Music (on behalf of Vintage Masters Inc.); Global Music Rights LLC, UMPG Publishing, PEDL, Warner Chappell, CMRRA, and 2 Music Rights Societies
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Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
American studio ace Matt, is the first call “rock bitch” of London. His exhausting credits include Rumer, ABC, Julian Lennon, Wu Tang Killer Bs, Go West, Steve Winwood, Joe Cocker, Aimee Mann, The Beautiful South, Marcella Detroit, Sinead O'Connor, Swing Out Sister, Elton John, Steve Coogan, Shirley Bassey, Suzanne Rhatigan, Mica Paris, David McAlmont, Alan Partridge, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Alice Cooper, Bob Geldof, Emmylou Harris, David Arnold, Andy Williams, Paul Young, Linda Lewis, Sister Sledge, Belinda Carlisle, Rick Astley, Steve Earle…
Not just a ‘backer’ musician, Mat has many acclaimed solo albums of his songs. Matt won the 2007 New Music Awards Best New A/C. He performs 2 of his songs from his new album “Backernalia”
Too Much Information” by Matt Backer (Jack Russell Music PRS/BMI)
“The Dictator’s Daughter” by Matt Backer & Susie Webb (Jack Russell Music PRS/BMI)
Radio Richard Theme ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) by Richard Niles
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
SHEL TALMY is one of the most innovative and influential record producers in popular music. It could be said, with a great deal of justification, that he created the SOUND of the 1960s. I’m talking about the power, the glory, the in-your-face gut punching power of rock. One thing you notice about Shel immediately is that you’re talking to a very clever man with a brain the size of Jupiter that got him on the Quiz Kids TV show. He worked for 3 years in television, and then worked as an engineer at Conway Recorders in LA where he was able to learn how things worked - and then improved on it. Urged to go to London by an English colleague, Talmy entered and then dominated the Swinging’ scene like Julius Caesar conquering Gaul. History was made and remade again with hits by The Kinks and The Who, Manfred Mann, Pentangle, Lee Hazlewood and many more. So sit back and enjoy a chance to meet the creative force that is Shel Talmy.
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“Radio Richard Theme” and “Richard Niles on the Radio” ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) sung by Free Play Duo and The Swingles Singers
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Is radio important? Tony Currie thinks so. This golden voiced Scottish radio legend started broadcasting in 1972 at KPFK in Los Angeles started Radio Clyde, Scotland's first independent local radio station, became an announcer on Scottish Television, became Controller of Programmes for the Cable Authority, and the ITC, Director for BBC Scotland's television channels BBC ONE Scotland and BBC TWO Scotland, chairing both the Royal Television Society Scotland and the Radio Academy in Scotland. He has written for countless newspapers and magazines and has many published books. He created Radio Six International which syndicates its programming to 56 radio stations around the world.
We became friends when I was a BBC broadcaster in the 1990s and in this interview we waffle on about the history of radio, what broadcasting is and why it is important.
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“Richard Niles on the Radio” by Richard Niles ©2011 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) sung by The Swingle Singers.
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
A vocal master-class from Kim Chandler, perhaps the UK’s top vocal coach. ALL singers should LISTEN and LEARN from this interview. The legendary Australian runs a busy private vocal studio where she teaches an elite team of professional singers, artists and other vocal coaches. Kim is a regular presenter at national & international voice conferences and is a past President of the prestigious British Voice Association. Her high profile clients include Beverly Knight, Paloma Faith, Sarah Brightman and Kevin Rowland. She has also coached many TV shows and sung with stars Barry Manilow, Natalie Cole, Neal Diamond, Michael McDonald, Lulu, Hamish Stuart, P Diddy, Rick Astley and Randy Brecker.
I have worked with her for at least 20 years and she is a studio phenomenon because she can not only sing anything, she can read anything! Hear her amazing work on my album BANDZILLA RISES. Get her mind-blowing vocal exercises at www.funkynfun.com
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“Radio Richard Jingle” ©2021Niles Smiles Music (BMI) sung by Free Play Duo, “Richard Niles On The Radio” ©2021Niles Smiles Music (BMI) sung by The Swingle Singer
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
Bass player Phil Spalding tells amusing (and frightening) stories of his crazy journey through the world of ROCK playing for Mick Jagger, Elton John, Robbie Williams, Toyah, Joe Cocker, Marcella Detroit and Seal. Together we wrote 4 songs recorded for Ray Charles on his Strong Love Affair album.
Maybe not exactly a “laff riot” – but certainly a RIOT!
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Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
From tea-boy to Producer, from assistant to Studio Manager. Producer/engineer and all ‘round nice guy STUART EPPS talks about working with Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Robbie Williams, George Harrison, Twisted Sister, Bill Wyman, Gus Dudgeon and many more. If you’re interested in how some classic hits were made, settle back for a laid back chat about the 1960s – Today! And a bonus couple of Musician’s Funnies as well.
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“Radio Richard Theme” by Richard Niles ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) sung by Free Play Duo.
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Wanna go racing with James Dean? Wanna make out with Sandra Dee? Wanna hit the beach with Natalie Wood? Wanna make the scene with Ed ‘Kookie’ Burns and Marlon Brando? In Part 2 of my interview with actor, hit recording artist & record producer STEVE ROWLAND he talks about coming from ‘50s Hollywood to Swingin’ London in the 60s. (WARNING: There are a couple of swear words that are perhaps inappropriate for children under 12.)
And Steve’s dog May Lin makes a cameo appearance!
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“Radio Richard Theme” by Richard Niles ©2021 Niles Smiles Music (BMI) sung by Free Play Duo.
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Bassist/composer/author Mo Foster has credits any other musician would find tiring! Jeff Beck, Phil Collins, Brian May, Ringo Starr, Gil Evans, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard… I could go on but then I’d be too shagged out to continue this intro. Mo’s book British Rock Guitar is so much more than the unimaginative title suggests. Filled with fascinating facts and hysterical stories, this is the book to have when you’re on the loo after eating a particularly challenging curry.
The best recommendation I can give you for this interview is that I prepared for it by wearing rubber undergarments - and I suggest you do the same.
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“Radio Richard Theme” by Richard Niles ©2021Niles Smiles Music sung by Free Play Duo.