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55: She Drew The Gun Nov 23, 2018

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The gifted poet & singer songwriter Louisa from She Drew The Gun talks us through track by track of their new album 'Revolution of Mind', discusses supporting The Coral, how essay writing enhanced songwriting processes, the benefits of working to deadlines, production techniques, and the approach to writing the modern anthem 'Poem' and new singles 'Resister' & 'Something For The Pain'.

54: Clive Deamer - Radiohead, Portishead, Robert Plant Oct 15, 2018

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On rehearsing Airbag

"...I picked up the sleigh bells and played through the whole tune. They all laughed because it was the first time they'd heard it right through."

Radiohead's second live drummer Clive Deamer is this week's guest on The StageLeft Podcast. What an honour! 90mins in depth about all things Radiohead, his unique onstage set up, how Tai Chi helps his technique, Thom Yorke's vocal warm ups, Portishead's snare sound & tonnes more.

Clive's side project HeadShy is taking off and we've heard some of the material and it's very, VERY good. Keep tabs on that! We might even get them to play at our StageLeft Nights event....on which point....

To come to StageLeft Nights - email stageleftnights@gmail.com - 5 course meal cooked by an award winning chef, live music, vinyl playback - in London.

"One of the best musical experiences of my life" - Attendee of our 2nd ever StageLeft Nights event.

You know it makes sense...

Thank you to Clive & Lisa, this was a truly humbling experience.

#RADIOHEAD #thomyorke #drums #musicnews #drummers

53: Chas Hodges 1943-2018 : Recorded November 2015 Sep 24, 2018

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Devastating news broke on Saturday that Chas Hodges of Chas & Dave passed away, aged 74. Chas appeared twice on The StageLeft Podcast in November 2015.

I remember thinking I couldn't believe it that Chas agreed to come on. We had to record it twice, as I messed up the recording the first time round. Chas was an absolute gent about the whole thing and gave up another 45mins of his time to talk about his difficult childhood & writing Ain't No Pleasing You. One of the moments that stuck with me was that he felt the reason he became so effective at writing songs to put a smile on your face, was that it was those types of songs he learned on piano as child as he was trying to cheer up his mum and their household who were still coming to terms with the tragedy of Chas' father taking his life when Chas was 3. From there he always knew how he could write and play music that could put a smile on someone's face, however they were feeling.

He was the sound of London, a brilliant pianist and an underrated songwriting talent.

RIP Chas

52: Woody Woodgate - Madness Sep 11, 2018

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“We're not the sort of band that would go to cue. The more we discovered it made them look stupid, the more we did it.”

Woody Woodgate of Madness was cited by John Lennon in his final interview 2 days before his passing as an up and coming drummer who impressed. 40 odd years in the industry later and Woody tells us all about creating a 4.5 earthquake on the Richter scale, watching Oasis split from the next door changing room and having to fill in their headline slot at Rock en Seine, how It Must Be Love, Baggy Trousers were recorded, playing the Olympics Closing Ceremony and loads more.

Thanks to Dovile Juozipaviciute, Jim Sharrock, David Woolford, Andy Phelan, Alex Soikans & Ryan Winspear for the behind the scenes help with this episode. Next episode is with Clive Deamer of Radiohead & Portishead.

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51: Richard Oakes, Sean McGhee - Suede, Alison Moyet - together as Artmagic Aug 06, 2018

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Suede guitarist Richard Oakes and producer/programmer and all round encyclopaedia of music Sean McGhee are guests on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast.

Together they are Artmagic. Their new album is out now, and it's good. It's very, good.

We discuss a lot - from unique Bjork production techniques, programming Britney Spears, to Richard deconstructing how he wrote that classic Suede tune - Beautiful Ones.

It's a belter, so enjoy.

Please let us know what you think @thestageleftpod @artmagicmusic and on facebook, instagram and Youtube!

50: Jack Petruzzelli - Rufus Wainwright, Patti Smith Jul 11, 2018

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"I watch her from onstage and think she can lead a revolution at that moment."

Jack Petruzzelli joins us from Brooklyn to discuss how he coordinated the impossible - a one take performance of the Abbey Road Side 2 Medley as The Fab Faux, something even The Beatles themselves never quite managed!

We also hear about the recording processes and live experiences with the enigmatic Rufus Wainwright and the revolutionary Patti Smith.

Thanks to John at ArmYourEars.com for the audio editing and clean up as this was recorded cross atlantic, and to Andy Phelan for his Youtubery, as well as Alex Soikans for redesigning our new website.

Next month - Richard Oakes of Suede.

49: Bob Reynolds: John Mayer Jun 18, 2018

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Double Grammy winning Saxophonist Bob Reynolds joins us for the new episode. Bob discusses in detail the collaborative process when working with John Mayer, unheard recordings, his new album Quartet and gives vital advice to young musicians....

48: Christian Madden - Liam Gallagher May 29, 2018

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Some Might Say, Rockin' Chair & For What It's Worth. Just 3 of the songs you'll hear Liam Gallagher's insanely talented keyboardist play on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast.

We discuss all things Liam, what makes Steve Cropper unique, we get tremendous advice for young musicians directly quoted from a book on Christian's piano and hear all about The Cigar King...

#liamgallagher #asyouwere #oasis #music #podcast #interview

47: Adam Ficek - Babyshambles (Psychotherapist & former Babyshambles drummer on Mental Health support for musicians in industry) May 11, 2018

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On this special episode of The StageLeft Podcast ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, we welcome Psychotherapist & former Babyshambles writer and drummer, Adam Ficek.

As well as an impressive solo output as ‘Roses Kings Castles’, touring the world as a celebrated DJ, Adam now works to support those in the music industry through Music and Mind, which is established to provide support, therapy, consultancy, and wellbeing in the music industry.

Adam talks candidly of how his own experiences led to the creation of Music and Mind, and the importance of duty of care within the industry:

‘…one minute you are at the top of the game and the next minute you’re not, you’re struggling for support with all these different things which can really be quite overwhelming… the pressures are innately growing, for young bands especially…’

We hear the most common root cause behaviours of those that are coming to him and what specific actions musicians can take right now, the effect on creative and artistic output, how social media is a potent force for disabling people’s mental health, and the conundrum of being commoditised with-in the industry:

‘…if you are going to step into the arena of commoditisation, then you’re going to be a commodity, that’s how it is…I did have a choice, no-one had a gun to my head saying ‘you must stay in this industry…’

Adam also talks about what differentiates the Babyshambles from the Libertines, the unique approach young songwriters could learn from Pete Doherty, and the time the chief Babyshamble was babysat by two ex-military:

‘…Every other week he’d be nicked for drugs and it was part of a court order… so rather than sending him down, he would have these two ex-military guys babysit him for the recording of ‘Down in Albion’. It was a very messy time for everyone I think…’

Adam talks with affection about legendary drummer and teacher Bob Armstrong, why he no longer thinks of playing Wembley and Glastonbury as momentous occasions, and being in The La’s for two whole days:

‘…I think I was in The La’s twice, once was for about a day…’

This episode is in keeping with our ethos to lift the lid of the music industry. Thanks to Adam, we hear a side of it that is not often spoken about yet has an ever-increasing impact from the lowest to the highest echelons of the industry. To find out more about Music and Mind please visit: www.musicandmind.co.uk

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46: Dan McDougall - Liam Gallagher Mar 19, 2018

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We are delighted to welcome Liam Gallagher’s drummer, Dan McDougall, to The StageLeft Podcast.

Dan paints an interesting picture on being the first person to collaborate on the demos for Liam Gallagher’s platinum selling album – As You Were.

He discusses in detail his and Liam’s unique relationship, the early rehearsals, and Liam’s reaction on hearing Dan’s favourite record of all time; ‘…he took my beer off me and announced to the table I was too drunk…’

A man who facilitated the second coming of the force that is Liam Gallagher, Dan discusses his development as songwriter and drummer, what the first rehearsals with Liam were like, how to thrive when working with big personalities, and how to prepare for high pressure shows such as last month’s Brit Awards, where he had to the sing the most important line in Live Forever to this year’s biggest TV audiences. Dan gives incredible insight into how to succeed in the music industry as a songwriter, producer, and session musician. He talks about his preferred recording software, playing Don’t Look Back in Anger at Glastonbury, arriving for the One Love Manchester with minutes to spare, how he tailors his songwriting for individual artists, and the price to be paid for working in the music industry;

‘…It’s the waiting game isn’t it, there’s a lot of waiting around (on tour), so some people just turn to something else to keep themselves busy…’

Also discussed are Dan’s career setbacks, the science of songwriting, his technique to get over writer’s block, and his advice for young musicians;

‘…Don’t be so disheartened by someone telling you something is bad, or you can work on it. I think I’d tell people don’t be offended because there will be a lot of people saying no along the way – just take it on the chin and keep working harder…’

We hear from fellow Leeds College of Music alumni John Waugh (Episode 32), and Dan explains why LCoM has been so important to himself and others. He answers what challenges exist for young musicians today, what fears he has for the music industry - and how they might be addressed, and will there be a second Liam Gallagher album on the horizon.

#asyouwere #drums #music #musician #drummer #drumming #songwriting #interview #liamgallagher #oasis #wonderwall #liveforever

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