The Detail

For our final episode of Season 1 we speak with BBC radiophonic workshop composer Elizabeth Parker about working at the legendary music studios. Composing for radio and television. Witnessing the birth of electronic music. Working with some of the earliest synthesizers. Conversations with Delia Derbyshire. The realities of being a working mum and supporting women in the music industry. #radiophonicworkshop

Polly Scattergood and Katie Melua talk to Musician and Songwriter Nerina Pallot about the effects of the muse  A very honest conversation about where inspiration comes from. The mechanics of commerce and how it makes you feel a writer. What the muse is to a woman and what it is to a man..? Who are the muses in our own lives, Hiding behind the muse to deflect what songs are really about and of course working with Kylie Minogue.

Polly Scattergood and Katie Melua speak with inspiring  Ivor Novello award winning composer musician/actor Simon Fisher Turner about Aesthetic style and judgement,Looking for authenticity,Not stepping on other people’s feet politically and geographically,Creating something moving and fresh, Securing a record deal by becoming two fictional french girls,Meeting and working with film director Derek Jarman,Artist’s observation of the world, Being married to a fellow creative and balancing family life.

In This Episode, we speak with Award-Winning composer Errollyn Wallen about being an explorer when creating, Errollyn recently bought a lighthouse to write from so we discuss how space and environments can really affect the creative process,  we discuss her brave reworking on "Jerusalem" for the BBC's last night of the proms,  as well as what it's like collaborating with an astronaut and having your work played in space.  

In this Polly Scattergood and Katie Melua speak with revered musician Tim Harries, who is an absolute master of his craft, a man whose every gesture on the instrument is meaningful. We discuss Artistry with him and asked what shaped him as a musician, as well as asking questions like why does anyone do anything creative? The lure of stardom, playing in Brian Eno's band, as well as imposter syndrome dealing with the inner critique and how to turn criticism into something positive.