Thin Air

Episode #101:  Thin Air     (Song starts at 4.18) Welcome to a bit of chat and some music. As usual I'm sitting at the piano, hands on the keys, at the ready to accompany myself as I talk about whatever comes to mind. I imagine it's a bit like playing piano along to a silent movie like they used to... or perhaps like adding music to a movie. It's really good fun. Fun seems to be a big key to unlocking the creative process. I think it does us all good to listen to new music or maybe go to a gallery and let other people’s creative works just flow over you. Likewise, I think getting out & just having a chat with people we meet along the way is really important. The lyrics to 'Thin Air' were written in 2007 and the music a year later. It's interesting how art and music can be relevant or even strike more of a chord ( ha) - resonate more strongly, if you will -  years after the works were initially conceived of. I guess maybe it’s because universal truth doesn't have a use by date. So as songwriters, if we write songs that are true to ourselves , that'll then mean hopefully that sense of truth will come through and convince the listener to come along for the ride and see where the song takes them.  Like this podcast - each week I just start talking and ideas start to flow and soon a theme becomes apparent and away we go. It's a fascinating process for me to go through as I analyse my song writing process.  In dry words (like ‘analyse’), it sounds dreadfully boring, doesn't it? Fear not, this is a very relaxed, inclusive podcast. Picture yourself sitting back in an intimate audience having a listen to a bloke talk and play the piano.   OK, what’s the song about? Why is it relevant now?  In the lyrics, I've written about how disconnected and fearful we can be. That rings true for right now, as we are starting to emerge from lockdowns. Work is starting to come back, it's understandable we are anxious as we adjust, yet again, to our new set of circumstances.  Speaking of opening up, gigs are coming back ...I've got some gigs booked in! Whoo! If you live in Melbourne and want to come along, that'd be great. Email me at Info@petepascoe.com . Or join my email list - I'd love that.  Ok, on with the show. For the last 101 weeks, each episode has been a performance for me and I'm continuing to love recording them. Here we go. Rollin' 

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Be entertained with a song and an extended chat, ranging from off the cuff banter/humour to life observations and song analysis. Welcome to Song and a Chat. This is the podcast where you'll have the pleasure of listening to a new song each week - plus, you'll get to step into the shoes of a songwriter : You'll hear about the background of the song, the inspiration, how/ why the song came into being.  After the song finishes, I'll go over the lyrics and finish each episode by looking at the song from a songwriting point of view. If you just want the song and no talk, the time where the song kicks in will be in the title of each episode. Hi, my name is Pete Pascoe. I am a performer and composer - I love lyrics and I love a melody. I play piano and sing. I have a number of albums to my name.  I have written over 800 songs. Of course, not all of these songs I written will make it onto an album. As a songwriter, the first step for a new song is ( or was ) to record a demo. Often you catch something unique in this demo - something that is often not replicated in the studio cut....a certain feeling.  If you're looking to be entertained, like listening to new songs and live recordings, I hope you'll enjoy what's on offer here. I have a stack of demos from which I'm sharing one on a weekly basis. Plus I relate anecdotes about my life as a piano man, from around the time each song was written. I treat each show as a mini intimate concert - with extended chat, which ranges from off the cuff banter/humour to life observations and analysis. The idea is : the song can be listened to for pleasure in its own right, or the listener may choose to also be entertained and informed by the story around the song.  I'm really enjoying recording these podcasts. Each week I look forward to getting behind the mic, setting aside my current musical and artistic projects and casting my mind back in time by focussing on a song I've composed. It's turning out to be a satisfying - and sometimes surprising - time of reflection and discovery for me.  The lyrics and the recordings take me straight back to when the song was written. Gain an insight into songwriting and listen to a series of snapshots of life of a songwriter / performer / artist.  It's a great way for me to archive a song and it's 'back story'. Music is to be shared. What point is there In having five songbooks and piles of demos gathering dust?  I welcome feedback - whether you're tuning in to enjoy music for music's sake, you enjoy finding out about the origins of songs, you're looking for tips on songwriting or perhaps you've got tips for me. Either way, I'll be learning plenty as I go along. Thanks for a having a read. Come on and join me for a listen.