Steve Pretty On The Origin of the Pieces

• World Poetry Day Special! Robin Ince, conch baths and BRIAN BLESSED (kind of)

  Wilton's Music Hall show 30th April: use code PRETTYAPR25 for best available seats for £15Mailing list: sign up for special offers, news and morePatreon: sign up for FREE for all manner of bonus goodies and to be part of a growing musically-curious communityDescription:To mark World Poetry Day, Steve drops a surprise bonus episode featuring writer, comedian, and poet Robin Ince, recorded live at Wilton’s Music Hall.Robin performs a series of poems—some whimsical, some urgent—including one inspired by Steve’s conch bath performance at ALSO Festival. That performance also makes an appearance here in audio form, with seashells and electronics combining into something… well, unusual.The episode closes with reflections on music, abstraction, and the emotional power of sound.Timecodes:00:00 – Intro: why this bonus episode exists01:04 – Robin Ince at Wilton’s: poems and reflections02:06 – Poem: The Conch Bath (plus excerpt from Steve’s performance at ALSO Festival)09:00 – Poem: Not All Men12:08 – Poem: Creation Envy13:47 – Poem: Let Me Celebrate You Now15:24 – Robin and Steve on the point of musicWatch the video version (including Robin onstage and Steve in the lake at ALSO Festival):📺 youtube.com/@StevePrettyExtras and support:🎟 £15 tickets for Wilton’s show on 30 April with code PRETTYAPR25🌐 Website, mailing list, Patreon and more: originofthepieces.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Re: a wake, a sample, a rebirth

  Wilton's Music Hall show 30th April: use code PRETTYAPR25 for best available seats for £15Mailing list: sign up for special offers, news and morePatreon: sign up for FREE for all manner of bonus goodies and to be part of a growing musically-curious communityIn this special 25th episode of Steve Pretty on the Origin of the Pieces, Steve takes a moment to reflect, celebrate, and introduce something new.00:00 - Intro & Live ShowsSteve reflects on recent gigs at Wilton’s & Also Festival.04:57 - Podcast Evolution & Short BreakBig changes ahead: new website, workflow, and video podcast format.09:05 - The Video Podcast UpgradeFrom Episode 26, watch on Spotify, YouTube, and more.11:34 - New Segment: Clip n MixListeners send in audio/video snippets, and Steve turns them into music.Submit via [email protected] or social media.14:52 - The Story Behind ‘Reawake’How surviving the 2004 tsunami and attending his own memorial gig led to this song.20:39 - Making Music from a HeartbeatSteve records his daughter’s first ultrasound heartbeat and turns it into music.26:26 - Sound Design BreakdownSteve demos how he transforms the heartbeat into a full track using sampling & processing.36:21 - Full Track: ‘Reawake’Hear Hackney Colliery Band’s emotional piece, featuring his daughter’s heartbeat.44:37 - Reflections on Survival & CreativityHow the tsunami shaped Steve’s outlook and approach to music.49:34 - What’s Next?Steve takes a short break before the video relaunch.Send in your Clip n Mix submissions!👉 Stay connected:📧 Join the mailing list for updates, exclusive content & ticket offers: www.originofthepieces.com💰 Support the show on Patreon: Get behind-the-scenes access and bonus goodies.📲 Follow Steve on social media: @stevepretty on Instagram, @steveprettymusic on TikTok Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Vocal coaching, twanging and Matters of Life and Death

  Wilton's Music Hall show 16th January: use code PRETTYJAN25 for best available seats for £15Wilton's Music Hall show 30th April: use code PRETTYAPR25 for best available seats for £15Mailing list: sign up for special offers, news and morePatreon: sign up for FREE for all manner of bonus goodies and to be part of a growing musically-curious communityIn this episode of 'Steve Pretty on the Origin of the Pieces', Steve Pretty returns after a long hiatus to share his exciting adventures, including a trip to Morocco. He discusses the erratic podcast schedule, future plans for the show, and reflects on notable past episodes, such as the interview with Finnish throat singer Pelkkä Poutanen.The episode features an in-depth conversation with vocal coach Juliet Russell about the mechanics of the human voice, vocal techniques, and the importance of emotional connection in music. The show concludes with an update on previous guest Nathaniel Dye, who has recently been honored with an MBE for his contributions to cancer awareness and NHS campaigning.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview01:12 Recent Adventures and Moroccan Music02:52 Exciting Plans for 202503:41 Recap of Episode 23 and Wilton's Music Hall Show08:31 Upcoming Wilton's Show and Special Guests11:31 Interview with Vocal Coach Juliet Russell24:47 Unlocking Your Natural Musicality25:59 Learning by Listening and Copying27:33 Understanding Timbre and Instrumental Voices29:20 Breathing Techniques for Singing and Playing Instruments32:00 Interactive Vocal Exercises36:56 Celebrating Musical Achievements and Personal Stories38:47 Nathaniel Dye's Inspiring Journey and Album41:03 Closing Remarks and Final Song Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ass-haling, skateboard zithers and golden audio

  Wilton's Music Hall show 30th November: use code STEVEPRETTYF for best available seats for £15Wilton's Music Hall show 16th JanuaryMailing list: sign up for special offers, news and morePatreon: sign up for FREE for all manner of bonus goodies and to be part of a growing musically-curious communityA typically eclectic episode this, with a fascinating demonstration of and discussion about throat singing from Finnish composer/performer Pelkkä Poutanen, recorded at the WOMEX world music summit in Manchester. Learn about 'asshaling' (inhaling through your bum) and zithers made out of skateboards, and then listen to Steve make the notoriously tricky skill of throat singing sound even harder than it is...And then it's over to north London for some insight into all things HiFi - specifically beautiful vintage hifi - from legendary home audio shop Audio Gold. Steve gets a tour of the premises, including an old bank vault full from floor to ceiling with rare vintage goodies, then sits down for an extended chat with Alex Barwise from the shop. They discuss the relative merits of old vs. new technology, touch on the great analog vs. digital debate and talk about the fact that using gorgeous old sound equipment is both the most intentional and even greenest way to enjoy music. Then Steve clips some microphones to his ears and checks out the podcast theme played on a setup costing £180 and then a setup costing more than £23,000... Can you hear the difference?! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:54 Recap of Previous Episode01:51 Upcoming Wilton's Music Hall Show02:09 Special Guests and Performances06:23 Interview with Petra Podnan11:40 Petra's Musical Journey15:34 Throat Singing Techniques34:34 Cultural Sensitivity in Throat Singing37:20 The Essence of Music37:50 Artist Promotion and Social Media38:19 Thank You and Farewell38:47 Exploring Audio Gold39:50 Hi-Fi Shop Tour42:33 The Appeal of Vintage Hi-Fi44:00 Understanding Stereo and Mono58:04 Analog vs Digital Debate01:08:34 Listening Test and Conclusion01:15:21 Final Thoughts and Announcements Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Rock n roll defibrillators, bierhall melodies and tech trance

  Wilton's Music Hall show 30th November: use code STEVEPRETTYF for best available seats for £15Mailing list: sign up for special offers, news and morePatreon: sign up for FREE for all manner of bonus goodies and to be part of a growing musically-curious communityIn this (yet again) slightly delayed episode - this time due to computer meltdown in the middle of some major deadlines, which is FUN - Steve serves up a tasty German special, inspired by Oktoberfest and his recent visits to Munich and Berlin. He promotes an upcoming gig at Wilton’s Music Hall, including announcing incredible guests Guy Pratt, Robin Ince, and Theon Cross. The episode then goes on to explore German beer hall music, with insights from Wolfgang King in Munich, and dives into tech trance through a visit to Berlin's techno scene. The Genre Tombola section presents Steve's tech trance adaptation of a traditional drinking song, Prosit, because of course it does. Upcoming plans include episodes on avant-garde metal and the eagerly awaited flamenco genre, Tonas.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Podcast Updates and Listener Feedback02:43 Special Guests Announcement06:07 Genre Tombola: German Special08:44 DefibFest: A Musical Charity Event21:36 Exploring Munich's Beer Halls25:37 The Evolution of Music in Bavarian Beer Halls26:18 Composing Beer Hall Music26:40 Unique Instrument Lineup in Beer Hall Band28:08 The Role of the Harp in Beer Hall Music31:05 The Tradition of Stammtisch33:10 The Prosit Song Tradition34:39 The Purpose of Music in Beer Halls36:24 Exploring Tech Trance37:12 Understanding EDM and Its Elements42:37 The Techno Experience in Berlin46:22 Creating a Tech Trance Track50:40 Upcoming Genres and Closing Remarks Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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