Send us a text In this fabulously festive episode of Moving Notes, Jenna and Ben catch up with film director, writer, lyricist, and creator of the Nativity! films, the brilliant Debbie Isitt. We chat about how the first Nativity! film was made, improvisation in acting, the children's performances, and of course, the wonderful music and the emotion packed into it. We also explore how Debbie created the Nativity! stage show and we chat about some of her other theatre shows too. Plus, we d...
Send us a text There is so much good stuff to get stuck in to in episode three! Jenna and Ben welcome incredible installation artist Luke Jerram to the pod, for a fascinating conversation about Luke's artworks and the soundtracks that are integral to them. From his idea to put pianos in public places all across the world, to bringing music to children's homes on bicycles... and let's not forget the small matter of attempting to get the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra into a hot air balloo...
Send us a text Jenna and Ben conclude their conversation with folk legends, Peter Knight and John Spiers, as they talk touring (and touring with people you're not that keen on!), advice for young musicians wanting to improvise, and 'Secret's Out' begins, with Peter and John sharing some of their secrets so we can get to know them even better... these may, or may not, involve unusual costumes and fridges! John, Peter, Ben and Jenna also share some of the guilty pleasures in their own mus...
Send us a text In this first episode, Jenna and Ben welcome folk icons Peter Knight and Squeezy John Spiers to the pod, to chat about everything from creating music through improvisation to real connection with a live audience. We also hear some highlights from their album, Both in a Tune. Ben shares what it was like when emotions ran high conducting a Choir of the Earth concert at Esterhazy Palace in Austria recently, and the guys talk through their experiences of starting new chapters...