In this the second fascinating installment, Andy and legendary Dukes producer John Leckie talk about the inspiration behind the 25 O’clock recordings. How they were done, and what went into achieving that unique Dukes sound, through the phasing and editing on different tracks and bits of different records being spun in when the songs were mixed.
Also they reveal the truth behind the long held rumour that it was Woody Allens little angry voice at the end of ‘My Love Explodes’.
john leckie interview pt2 [20:12m]:
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Posted by steve on April 15th, 2009 at 11:49 am | 8 Comments »
Listen to the first colourful installment of a multi part series of chats between Andy Partridge and legendary producer John Leckie, or Sir John Johns and Swami Anand Nagara to give them their Dukes of Stratosphear nom de psyches.
In the first part John talks of the run up to producing 25 Oclock and includes tales of his early years in the industry. Strap yourself in securely as you’re in for a bumpy ride. You’ll hear of kissing sheep, recording an addled Syd, the joy of getting fired and many more kaleidoscopic stories to warm the cockles of your liquid light show projector.
The expanded remastered versions of 25 Oclock and Psonic Psunspot are released on Ape on 20th April BUY
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Posted by steve on March 31st, 2009 at 6:05 am | 7 Comments »
Released on 23th February DOWNLOAD for FREE your copy now and get a bonus unreleased track ‘Mind’
‘Disappear’ is taken from the forthcoming album ‘Dog Eared Moonlight’ which is already receiving many plaudits from the music press.
‘Everyman pop that’s due an everyman audience’ RECORD COLLECTOR ****
‘A masterclass in classy songwriting’ ANDY GILL INDEPENDENT ***
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Pre order your copy of the album on CD before 9th March and get the whole album free as a mp3 at the time you place your order.
Posted by steve on February 23rd, 2009 at 8:29 am | Add Comment
In this, the first of two podcasts, The Milk and Honey Band frontman Robert White gives you a fascinating insight into the influences and inspirations behind the recording of their brand new album DOG EARED MOONLIGHT.
The album is released on 9th March, so go to the Ape store now where you can pre order your CD and get a FREE digital copy of the album to download straight away.
The single ‘Disappear’ will be available FREE to download from 23rd February.
The Making Of Dog Eared Moonlight pt1 [14:21m]:
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Posted by steve on February 12th, 2009 at 7:30 am | 4 Comments »
Canadian singer songwriter Veda Hille’s enchanting new album ‘This Riot Life’ is widely hailed as her best yet.
In this podcast, Veda takes us on a tour through the albums songs and explains her ideas and thoughts behind the recordings.
Some of the songs from the album are based around hymns, and Veda explains, how going through her Grandmothers hymn book was a truly great source of inspiration.
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Posted by steve on April 29th, 2008 at 6:58 am | 7 Comments »
Overhear the third and final chapter of Andy & Barrys mega duologue concerning all that is known by the human race and a few things you might not have known about the marvelous Monstrance double album.
Andy reveals some of his Frippesque tales. Discover what feelings like Christmas are about, and a warning, don’t listen to this album with your freezer open.
You’ll be entertained and enthralled, and you might even want to buy the album.
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Posted by steve on May 4th, 2007 at 4:36 am | 8 Comments »
Tune into the second installment, where Andy and Barry continue their chat about the complete history of everythingness and momentarily delve into the mighty Monstrance double album.
Discover the plight of Englands disappearing fields, what Andy was feeding Jack Wilde
and some classic reminiscences of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
You’ll be tickled, tantalized and you might even want to buy the album
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Posted by steve on April 24th, 2007 at 12:31 pm | 12 Comments »
Listen to The Milk & Honey Bands main songwriter Robert White, as he takes you on a guided tour through their Ape debut album The Secret Life Of…
From his Brighton studio Robert unfolds the stories behind the songs of this magical album.
To reveal The Secret Life Of The Milk And Honey Band for yourself you can buy the album here.
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Posted by steve on April 20th, 2007 at 5:35 am | 6 Comments »
Eavesdrop on Andy Partridge and Barry Andrews as they talk about everything in the known Universe and occasionally stray into discussing the marvelous Monstrance double album.
Find out how Barry met Martyn Barker, what Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre is really
made of, and their thoughts on such diverse topics as The Munsters, Norman Wisdom and Swans.
You’ll be amused, you’ll be amazed and you might even want to buy the album.
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Posted by steve on April 12th, 2007 at 5:26 am | 9 Comments »
Peter Blegvad and Peter Blegvad the two halves of a self divided, chat to each other about the making of Orpheus The Lowdown, a bit part play for the fable minded.
Peter and Andy Partridge recorded the album over a number of years, the tragic love story of Orpheus and Eurydice is retold with words and music through an alchemy of sounds.
Buy ‘Orpheus The Lowdown
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Posted by steve on March 20th, 2007 at 5:48 am | 2 Comments »
