{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651cae7e315af9001131d55f/66fea1829c11fb17d2a8ee29?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Oud, microtones and underwater soundscapes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651cae7e315af9001131d55f/1727968808099-badcb443-a1a1-4b41-ae19-3ba9b8c77b09.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><a href=\"https://www.stevepretty.com/originofthepieces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mailing list</a>: sign up for special offers, news and more</p><p><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/StevePrettyOnTheOriginofthePieces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a>: sign up for FREE for all manner of bonus goodies and to be part of a growing musically-curious community</p><p><a href=\"https://www.wiltons.org.uk/whatson/913-steve-pretty-and-friends-on-the-origin-of-the-pieces-/279748\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wilton's Music Hall show</a> 30th November: use code STEVEPRETTYF for best available seats for £15</p><p><a href=\"https://earthackney.co.uk/events/hackney-colliery-band-collaborations-volume-two-album-launch-8th-oct-earth-london-tickets-bbvyeo/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hackney Colliery Band Earth show</a> 8th October: use code ORIGIN! for £5 off</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Steve chats about recent adventures and musical projects, including trips to Berlin, Portugal, and Norway. He reflects on a previous episode about Arctic music, featuring unique artists and bands. Steve jokes about the challenge of keeping up with podcast episodes due to his busy schedule. He introduces his band, Hackney Colliery Band, and their upcoming album, 'Collaborations Volume Two,' showcasing a variety of musical styles and guests. The episode includes a live performance and an interview with Nawar Alnaddaf, a Syrian refugee musician, about her journey and traditional instruments, and a couple of exclusive tracks from Hackney Colliery Band. Also quite a lot of Steve apologising.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome</p><p>00:43 Apologies for the Delay</p><p>01:54 Recap of the Last Episode</p><p>03:36 Upcoming Show Highlights</p><p>04:15 Hackney Colliery Band's New Album</p><p>06:16 Live Interview at Wilton's Music Hall</p><p>11:27 The History and Inspiration Behind Hackney Colliery Band</p><p>28:38 Interview with Syrian Musician Nawar Alnaddaf</p><p>32:36 Exploring Quarter Tones on the Oud</p><p>34:47 The Unique Shape and Strings of the Oud</p><p>35:38 Tuning the Oud and Demonstration</p><p>40:23 Introduction to the Ney</p><p>42:29 Playing Techniques and History of the Ney</p><p>48:10 The Spiritual and Social Importance of Music</p><p>50:23 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events</p><p>52:51 Musical Outro: Sure Feels Good</p>","author_name":"Steve Pretty"}