A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the song 'Why' by Carly Simon (as well as some other general stuff) in just under twenty minutes.The song was recorded for the 1982 film Soup for One. The film was a flop, but the soundtrack, including Simon's song, was a success, particularly in Europe. The song Why, produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic, also became a top 10 hit in the UK.In 2021 it was reissued in a 12" format on the Unidisc label. Pressed on olive green vinyl with a white swirl, the reissue includes the 12" version, an instrumental version, and a radio edit. The pressing was also praised for the quality of its sound.I do hope you enjoy this episode.Mathew Woodallhttps://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
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Mamouna (Bryan Ferry)
A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the album Mamouna by Bryan Ferry (as well as some other general stuff) in just under thirty minutes.Released on Virgin Records in 1994, Mamouna was Ferry's first album of original material in seven years. Ferry spent six years writing and recording it under the working title Horoscope. The album peaked at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart.Mamouna was reissued in 2023 and previously unreleased alternative recordings were assembled for the first time as the ‘Horoscope’ album. A 3CD version also included an additional disc of previously unreleased demos or 'sketches' from both the Mamouna and Horoscope albums. The artwork direction for the updated reissue was of coures overseen by Ferry himself.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.I do hope you enjoy this episode.Mathew Woodallhttps://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
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Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (The Cure)
A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the album Kiss Me Kiss Me, Kiss Me by The Cure (as well as some other general stuff) in just over thirty minutes.The Cure enjoyed an increased international popularity after the release of The Head on the Door in 1985. Capitalising on this success, the band released a singles compilation 'Standing on a Beach'. They toured to support the compilation and also released a live concert, filmed in the south of France and called The Cure in Orange. In the meantime each band member had already begun to explore their own musical ideas resulting in six or seven songs from each member which were shortlisted for demos. This process not only marked a departure from Robert Smith being The Cure's chief songwriter, it also resulted in the band producing enough strong material to justify the release of a double LP.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.I do hope you enjoy this episode.Mathew Woodallhttps://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
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Exit North (and Steve Jansen)
A (relatively) in-depth analysis of Exit North, the musical collaboration between Steve Jansen, Thomas Feiner, Ulf Jansson and Charlie Storm in under thirty minutes.Former Japan-drummer Jansen established a co-writing connection with singer Thomas Feiner in 2007 for his first solo album 'Slope'. Feiner co-wrote the track 'Sow The Salt.'For Jansen's second album 'Tender Extinction', Feiner co-wrote the track 'Captured.' They felt they had similar musical incentives and in 2014, Jansen proposed a more permanent partnership. Feiner had been co-composing some sketches and ideas with pianist Ulf Jansson, so this was the starting point for new material and they became a three-piece. Feiner had earlier forged a friendship with multi-instrumentalist/engineer/producer Charlie Storm, who also knew Ulf Jansson, who had worked as a session pianist on some acts Storm had produced.From start to completion, the album was a four-year journey, recorded in Storm's studio in Gothenburg.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.Mathew Woodallhttps://www.exitnorthmusic.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.Exit North is a musical collaboration between former Japan-drummer Steve Jansen, singer Thomas Feiner, piano player Ulf Jansson and multi-instrumentalist/engineer/producer Charlie Storm.
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Gryphon
A (relatively) in-depth analysis of English progressive folk band Gryphon in under twenty minutes.Formed in London in 1972, Gryphon are known for their medieval and Renaissance style of music.After gaining notability during the progressive rock heyday of the early 1970s, they retired to pursue other musical activities. The group reformed for a one-off reunion in 2009, retired once more before playing some gigs in 2015. They performed at the Cropredy Festival in 2016, and in 2017, performed at the ProgRock festival in Portugal and the NewDay Festival in the UK. The first new Gryphon record for 41 years was released in 2018. This was followed in 2020 by a seventh studio album, Get Out Of My Father's Car!In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.Mathew Woodallhttps://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
Low Noise is a weekly podcast, which provides a (fairly) in-depth analysis of popular music and culture in (approximately) fifteen minutes. These episodes have been recorded ‘on the spot’ using the Low Noise Mobile Recording Studio (my iPad) at various locations throughout the UK. All broadcasts are recorded with passion, enthusiasm and substance. Low noise - high output. Thank you for listening!
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