Cassette Connection

This episode we talk to Brisbane musician Padraig Parkhurst. Padraig is a composer, producer and guitarist who releases instrumental hip-hop under the alias Anarchosophist. As well as producing instrumental hip-hop, Padraig has a background in classical composition, piano and guitar with his pieces being performed on stage in San Francisco, San Diego, Fresno and London. 

Padraig tells us about his musical education and how growing up in remote Australian communities has influenced his listening and later compositions. We touch on why he began composing and what led to the creation of the Anarchosophist project. We discuss a wide range of topics, everything from production techniques to Padraig's thoughts on the genre he inhabits.

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This episode we talk to Canberra composer Chloe Hobbs. Chloe is a composer and performer of open and improvised music who is currently completing her PhD at the ANU school of music. Chloe’s work has been performed by ensembles such as the ANU chamber orchestra and The Noise to name a few.

Chloe talks to us about her approach to composition and composing with both standard and new forms of notation, including the use of graphics. She tells us about her thoughts on composing using open parameters and how she writes for specific instruments or open ensembles. We also talk about her focus on toy ensembles and the toy piano.

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This week, as a celebration for our tenth episode, we sat down with 4/5ths of Ben's band Lost Coast. Lost Coast are a post-rock act that Ben has been playing with for over six years. We talk about the beginning of the band and how the writing process has changed over time. We also go through each track of their latest self-titled album and discuss the process of writing and recording. Please enjoy this trip through all things Lost Coast!

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This episode we talk to Sydney based producer Warren Abela. Warren is an electro/synth-wave producer who currently performs under the alias Intaloopa. In the past he has performed under the name Waza and as part of the duo Goro.  

Warren tells us about the journey to starting the Intaloopa project and why he jumped into the world of synth-wave. We touch on his experience in bands and performing as a duo in Goro. Warren also, tell us about the way he finds and implements samples into his music as well as some of the inspirations behind his work.

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This episode we talk to musician Dave Parker. Dave is a guitarist, composer and producer who currently plays in the band Bloom Parade as well as his solo project Endeavours. Under the Endeavours name Dave has released a record titled Loomer.

Dave gives us some insight into why he started the Endeavours project, an ambient project that differed from the bands he was playing with. He tells us about finding the music of Mogwai and diving into the world of post-rock. We discuss the meanings and emotions that Dave is trying to portray through the music as well as the process of creating with gear in mind.

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This episode we talk to musician Benjamin Drury. Ben is a composer and producer who also plays bass in the band Helena Pop. Ben is a seasoned performer and composer who has composed works for multiple festivals, including the Canberra International Music festival and You Are Here.

We talk about Ben’s body of work and some of the different approaches to composition that Ben has taken. Ben tells us about creating music for different settings and the process of discovering the nuances that exist between musician, space and audience. Ben also gives us a very in-depth looking into the world of machine learn and music creation. We also talk about installation work and site specific works, and delivering a new experience to audiences away from regular venues.

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This episode CC talks to Alt-Folk singer Hedy Blaazer. Hedy is a guitarist, singer song-writer who fronts the Hedy Blaazer duo. She has toured throughout the country in support of her independent releases and continues to write and record new music.  

Hedy talks about her musical education and we dive into the reasons why she decided to create folk music. We talk about her aesthetic choices for her music and discuss the reasons behind choosing to play as a duo and her plans to expand her sound in the future. We talk all things independent music as well as her song writing process from start to finish.

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This episode CC chats with multi-talented performer Kirrah Amosa. Kirrah sings, acts, and dances. She has starred in multiple musicals including The Bodyguard and Wicked. Kirrah has performed alongside the likes of Adam Lambert, Rita Ora, The Aston Shuffle and Touch Sensitive as well as being a seasoned performer in her own right. 

Kirrah talks about her musical upbringing and what led her to a career in singing. We talk about her experience in the US working with new songwriters and diving into the world of the LA music scene. Kirrah also gives her thoughts on the sounds that are shaping pop music and where she fits within that world. Kirrah’s latest offering is an EP titled Island Way which she describes as a process of learning and discovering her Polynesian cultural heritage.

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In this episode we talk to bassist and composer Brendan Keller-Tuberg. Brendan is a jazz composer and bass player who has studied in Australia and the US. We caught up with him having recently returned to Canberra.  

We talk with Brendan about his time in the US studying the bass. We talk about his experiences playing in a band and being the composer as well as being the leader of the ensemble. Brendan also tells us about his musical influences and his thoughts on broad listening. We discuss his thoughts about where jazz is at today and what the future of the style might hold.

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In this episode CC speak to Dr Alexander Hunter. Alec is a composer and academic who is currently lecturing composition at the ANU school of Music. Alec is a bass player but also plays a wide variety of instruments including the viola da gamba. 

Alec discusses his academic career and how he has developed his style of composition. He discusses his specific approach to open scoring and allowing the performer space to insert their own voice within a piece. We talk about the importance of free improvisation and how it relates to his practice and conceptual ideas that are expressed through his music. We also touch on his experience with Scottish folk music, lietmusic, scottish pipe music and classical music.

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