Timleesongs podcast

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which presented the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So in this podcast I delve into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode, I’m joined by singer/songwriter Merrym’n, who chats about his infectious brand of ‘DIY jangly acoustic pop,’ how his home town of Stoke on Trent has influenced his songs and plays live in the studio!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 19: Calum Dwyer 54:14

9 weeks ago54:14

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which presented the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So in this podcast I delve into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode, we're back in 2018 for an archive interview with the insanely talented performance poet, actor, filmmaker, writer and storyteller Calum Dwyer, who performs some of his poignant and thought provoking poetry live in the studio!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 18: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1:43:42

12 weeks ago1:43:42

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which presented the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So in this podcast I delve into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. And in this very special extended episode, we celebrate not one, but TWO Christmas Specials from 2017 AND 2018! In the first half, I am joined by local choir The Wistaston Singers, for some beautiful renditions of your favourite Christmas carols. Then in the second half, there is an extra bonus treat to get you in the Christmas mood, as the Nantwich Concert Band deliver some truly magical brass band songs from the festive season. Thank you so much for listening to the podcast this year, and however you celebrate the holiday season, I hope you have a lovely time and I will see you again for some more great live music from the archive in 2025!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 17: Venus Rising 45:08

16 weeks ago45:08

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which presented the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So in this podcast I delve into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode, we're back in 2018 for an archive interview and exclusive live music from Cheshire folk rockers Venus Rising.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 16: Richard Knott 47:43

17 weeks ago47:43

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which presented the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So in this podcast I delve into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode, we're back in 2018 to talk to the wonderful Richard Knott, a fingerpicking acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter based near Macclesfield.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 15: The Huers 54:21

31 weeks ago54:21

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which presented the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So in this podcast I delve into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode, we're back in 2018 to talk to Wigan acoustic duo The Huers.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 14: Oli Ng 51:00

32 weeks ago51:00

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which presented the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So in this podcast I delve into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode, I talk to one of the most exciting young singer/songwriters and hardest working live performers around, Mr. Oli Ng!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 13: Dayve Dean 48:30

33 weeks ago48:30

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode, we are joined by singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, radio presenter and wedding singer Mr. Dayve Dean!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 12: Sheena Shine 45:09

34 weeks ago45:09

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode, we are joined by Sheena Shine (the artist formerly known as Sheena Bratt), a wonderfully positive and fascinating local singer-songwriter.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 11: Dawson Dean 37:49

35 weeks ago37:49

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For the first episode of season 2 (which covers shows from 2018), we are joined by Biddulph’s finest and two of the nicest blokes on the planet, Dawson Dean an eclectic, fine blend of mainly acoustic music in a contemporary Folk/Pop/Americana style, with strong melodies, close harmony vocals and duelling guitars. I hope you enjoy the show!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 10: We Are Nomad 46:04

36 weeks ago46:04

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For the last episode of this season (shows from 2017), we are joined by the lovely couple Mike and Rona, who make up the superb We Are Nomad. I hope you enjoy the show, and thanks for your support for this first season!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 9: Phil Maddocks 44:43

37 weeks ago44:43

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Back in 2017, I was privileged to interview one of the most talented and thoroughly nice chaps I’ve ever been lucky enough to meet, Mr. Phil Maddocks. Phil sadly passed away in 2021, just 4 years after this interview and at far too young an age. This just makes listening back to this chat even more poignant. This show is dedicated to his partner Lynne, who also appears on the show, everyone who knew and loved Phil, and of course to the memory of the great man himself. I hope you enjoy the show.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 8: Sequence of Leaves 41:11

38 weeks ago41:11

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode we're back in 2017 to talk to Heavy Metallers Sequence of Leaves!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 7: Raven's Way 51:53

39 weeks ago51:53

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode we're back in 2017 to talk to the 5 piece Acoustic folk/prog/jazz band Raven's Way. This is a super fun episode and I hope you enjoy it!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 6: Graeme Lloyd 46:04

40 weeks ago46:04

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode we're back in 2017 to talk to local songwriter Graeme Lloyd (aka 'Mr. Somesweetday') about his work at raising autism awareness through his music, as well as his success with the UK Soundwaves Music Competition. I hope you enjoy the show.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 5: Flux 38:48

41 weeks ago38:48

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. For this episode we revisit an interview with 'Flux,' a Crewe based band who discuss what inspires them to create music. I hope you enjoy listening to the show, and please consider subscribing to the podcast for more great discussion and songs from local unsigned musicians in the future.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 4: Rivers and Kidd 42:28

42 weeks ago42:28

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. And for this episode we revisit an interview with Martin Rivers and Jaqi Kidd aka Rivers and Kidd about their unique musical partnership and music.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 3: Gary Wilcox 50:37

43 weeks ago50:37

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. And for this episode we revisit an interview with Gary Wilcox, multi-instrumentalist, radio presenter and chief songwriter for Don't Call Me Ishmael and Wilcox/Hulse. Back in 2017 we discussed all things songwriting, playing live and different genres of music. I hope you enjoy!…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 2: Ian Cleverdon 56:53

44 weeks ago56:53

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast, featuring your host, me, Tim Lee Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. And for this episode we revisit an interview with promoter, producer, multi instrumentalist and all round nice chap Ian Cleverdon, who I interviewed back in September 2017.…

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The Doorstep Mixtape - Episode 1: Jonathan Tarplee 50:41

45 weeks ago50:41

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Hello and welcome to the Doorstep Mixtape Podcast! Between 2017 and 2020, I hosted a weekly radio show which showcased the very best local musicians from the Northwest of England. Each week a special guest would discuss their process of making music and then play some live songs in the studio. Looking back on the wonderful time I had on the show, I couldn’t let these interviews gather dust. So over the coming weeks I am going to be delving into the archive to bring you some of my favourite interviews and live performances. Whether you are local to the Northwest of England music scene or not, I think you will find plenty of fascinating nuggets from my guests about how they are inspired to create music and the the musicians who inspire them. So sit back, relax, grab yourself a glass of something medicinal and listen to a laid back chat about how songwriters do what they do. We start in 2017, with my first guest, the wonderful singer/songwriter Jonathan Tarplee…

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Discography Deep Dives - Episode 2: Paul Simon (Part 1 - The Simon and Garfunkel Days) 21:06

2 years ago21:06

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Discography Deep Dives - Episode 1: Queen 23:56

2 years ago23:56

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Join me, Tim Lee each month for a discussion about the back catalogue of a classic artist, including recommendations for first time listeners and those wanting to take a deeper dive into their albums. In this first episode, I discuss the albums of one of rock and pop history's most popular bands, the almighty Queen! If you would like to listen along to my top track from each album, here is my accompanying Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01wgUq5KEaKDXXOudHIhJY?si=a5191a13be3d4b3b Thanks for listening, and please consider subscribing so you don't miss out on the next episode!…

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Tunes and Chat Podcast - Episode 3: Jonathan Tarplee (Singer-Songwriter) 34:58

4 years ago34:58

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Join me, Tim Lee for a monthly podcast featuring laid back chat and music from a very special musical guest! In this episode, I talk to Jonathan Tarplee, a singer-songwriter from Cheshire about his band the BlueYellows and their new Ep 'A Minute in the Sun.' I Hope you can listen at your leisure and enjoy the podcast. If you like it, please feel free to share.…

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Tunes and Chat Podcast - Episode 2: Megan Lee (Singer-Songwriter) 28:28

4 years ago28:28

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Join me, Tim Lee for a new monthly podcast featuring laid back chat and music from a very special musical guest! In this episode, I talk to Megan Lee, a singer-songwriter from Cheshire about making music in lockdown, the healing power of music and starting new projects in 2021. I Hope you can listen at your leisure and enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to share.…

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BEHIND THE TULPA - EPISODE 9: '(HIDDEN TRACK) 'TULPA' 9:21

4 years ago9:21

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This is the ninth and final episode of a short series of mini podcasts where I take you behind the scenes of the different songs on my new album 'Tulpa;' the inspiration and writing of each song and how it was made. This episode looks at the hidden instrumental track 'Tulpa,' and talks about what is next for my music.…

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BEHIND THE TULPA - EPISODE 8: ‘(NO) CHRISTMAS SPARKLE’ 13:59

4 years ago13:59

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This is the eighth episode of a short series of mini podcasts where I'll be taking you behind the scenes of the different songs on my new album 'Tulpa;' the inspiration and writing of each song and how it was made. This episode looks at the song '(No) Christmas Sparkle,' a tribute to a good friend of mine who sadly passed away at Christmas time. The episode is a light hearted tribute to him, and the effect he had on my own music.…

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BEHIND THE TULPA - EPISODE 7: 'SHE GOT IT' 7:59

4 years ago7:59

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This is the seventh episode of a short series of mini podcasts where I'll be taking you behind the scenes of the different songs on my new album 'Tulpa;' the inspiration and writing of each song and how it was made. This episode looks at the song 'She Got It,' featuring a plethora of incredibly talented local female musicians, songwriters, artists, authors and poets!…

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BEHIND THE TULPA - EPISODE 6: 'LEAVE YOUR FEARS' 6:35

4 years ago6:35

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This is the sixth episode of a short series of mini podcasts where I'll be taking you behind the scenes of the different songs on my new album 'Tulpa;' the inspiration and writing of each song and how it was made. This episode looks at the song 'Leave Your Fears,' which is a song 21 years in the making!…

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BEHIND THE TULPA - EPISODE 5: 'THIS BEAST IN ME' 8:31

4 years ago8:31

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This is the fifth episode of a short series of mini podcasts where I'll be taking you behind the scenes of the different songs on my new album 'Tulpa;' the inspiration and writing of each song and how it was made. This episode looks at the song 'This Beast in Me,' which is a song about living with mental illness and depression.…

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BEHIND THE TULPA - EPISODE 4: 'ALL THESE THINGS' 8:20

4 years ago8:20