What is a key change in music? A key is the scale a piece of music is based on: it only uses notes from that scale, unless stated otherwise by accidentals (the little sharps and flats next to the notes themselves). So a key change is basically when you change from using notes from one scale (eg. G major) to
Read moreIn this Podcast, Mark Copolov interviews Paul Anka, who was one of the biggest teen idols of the late ’50s. Paul moved on to become a successful performer, songwriter, music businessman, record label owner & recording artist. Paul talks about his new cd, ‘Songs Of December’, as well as some of his huge hits, which include Diana, Lonely Boy, You’re
Read moreI suspect the producers of Albert Nobbs hoped to benefit from the fascination with 19th century upstairs-downstairs intrigue generated by Downton Abbey. Set in a similar environment although this time it’s an upmarket Dublin hotel the film takes the notion of servants subordinated by society to a new level. This strange story of (often painful) gender bending sees a woman
Read moreThe Iron Lady which is directed by Phyllida Lloyd and stars Meryl Streep recounts the life of Margaret Thatcher Britain’s Prime Minister from 1979 – 1990. The idea of the Mamma Mia director Phylida Lloyd helming a film about Margaret Thatcher, one of the most significant and controversial political figures of the 20th century, was a dubious one. While some
Read moreJoin us on Australia Day morning, as we broadcast live from the Great Australia Day Swim event at Brighton Marina. Come down and join the fun, or listen live as we cover the open water swim competition, hear from celebrity event hosts Anthony Koutifides and Rhys Uhlich and listen to the band Full Circle entertain the crowd. This event attracts a
Read moreA talented line up of musicians will perform at the spectacular 2012 Globe to Globe World Music Festival being held at Namatjira Park in Springs Road, Clayton South on Saturday 28 January from (12noon-10pm) and on Sunday 29 January (from 12noon-6pm). Proudly presented by the City of Kingston, this fantastic event showcases the very best in world music over two
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