Obsessed By Music

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There is more music available to us than ever before and the amount is only increasing. Many of us have limitless amounts of music available to us at any time, …

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Sound quality! What is it? Why does it matter? It may be subjective, but I think it is all-important. This episode is a short journey through the history of rec…

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Music is a complex amalgam of melody, harmony, tone, timbre, pitch, rhythm, tempo, instrumentation, vocals, execution, arrangement, mixing, production, distribu…

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From the moment I heard Keane's first album I was intrigued. When I heard their second album I was moved. I quickly became a fan of their work. But being a fan …

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The first time I heard 'Alchemy' by Dire Straits on cassette tape, many years ago, it was a life-changing musical moment. 

This live performance, recorded and th…

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What role does music play at an Art Exhibition? That's the very question I was in a position to answer following a visit to an art 'presentation' called 'Van Gou…

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With endless activities and responsibilties constantly competing for our attention, it's important to take the time, to make the time, to listen to music. 

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A song to uplift, a collaboration that gels so well, a track to get us back on the right track. This one deserves a spotlight, so here's a short monologue about …

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Have you ever worn an eye mask? OK, how about putting on an eye mask before listening to an album?

In this episode I share an experience I had doing exactly that…

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In this episode I speak with Michael O'Neal, during which we have a wide-ranging conversation about the different facets of music.

Michael is a drummer, audiophi…

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Although I often listen to music alone (and usually late in the evening), that isn't always the case! Sometimes a buddy comes around and we enjoy listening to re…

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In this OBM episode I talk about listening to music as the only activity - exploring the idea of listening without distractions, focusing on the music itself rat…

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An invitation for Bob to join me for an episode of the OBM Podcast. The answer my friends, is currently blowing in the wind ;) 

In celebration of the release of …

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An episode to help with getting through isolation. Here are 5 songs chosen to put some good vibes and positivity into everyone's day :) 

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Do you remember instrumental music? Do you need to? These are a couple of questions I pose when it comes to listening to music that doesn't have vocals and words…

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Have you ever gone to a concert that had a couple of bands playing but you came mainly to see one act? Well that's exactly what happened when a friend and I …

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In this episode is my song-by-song review of Anna Calvi’s album ‘Hunter’. It’s a stunning work that both challenges and excites the listener. From a whisper to …

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After recently becoming a father, I talk about the music we are now listening to with a baby in the room and the impact of older music on a pair of brand new ear…

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Here is Part 2 of my chat with Dan Condon, Music Editor at Australian Radio Station Double J. We talk about music criticism, Bob Dylan, his favourite live music …

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In this episode of the OBM Podcast I speak with Dan Condon, Music Editor at Australian Radio Station Double J. We talk about his musical upbringing, experiencing…