{"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/69056e483906f8011ae93347?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Malawian Madalitso, Vampire Vamps & Sofa Songs","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651cae7e315af9001131d55f/1762012561792-a023faef-fe5d-4ce7-8d4a-2c2f811ff97c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>From living-room experiments to Malawian street stages — and a brief stop-off in Transylvania.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, Steve explores what it means to <em>sing what you see</em>: making music that’s spontaneous, handmade and gloriously human. There’s a Halloween detour into his <strong>live Nosferatu score</strong>, a new <strong>Clip n Mix</strong>, and a look at the brilliant <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalitso_Band\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Madalitso Band</strong></a><strong><img src=\"//:0\"></strong> from Malawi — two musicians whose home-built instruments and hypnotic grooves turn simplicity into joy.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: the mystery of a slightly windy theme tune proves that accidents can be the best kind of inspiration.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 Full timestamps + links below!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>⏱️&nbsp;Chapters</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>00:00 – A suspiciously familiar theme</p><p>02:30 – Living-room experiments &amp; musical accidents</p><p>06:40 – Clip n Mix – turning everyday sounds into music</p><p>10:45 – Vampire Vamps: Nosferatu score (<a href=\"https://youtu.be/sn85XhiFRA8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">watch</a><img src=\"//:0\">)</p><p>16:30 – Introducing Madalitso Band (Malawi)</p><p>22:00 – Homemade instruments &amp; street recordings</p><p>32:00 – Singing what you see</p><p>44:30 – Finding beauty in simple sounds</p><p>55:20 – Wilton’s shows, Patreon &amp; Universe of Music tour</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>🔗&nbsp;Links &amp; Extras</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen / Watch</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@StevePrettyOriginOfThePieces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a> | <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steve-pretty-on-the-origin-of-the-pieces/id1710524621\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href=\"https://www.originofthepieces.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">More platforms</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎬 <strong>Nosferatu live score</strong> → <a href=\"https://youtu.be/sn85XhiFRA8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Full video</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎛 <strong>Support / Extras</strong> → <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/StevePrettyOnTheOriginofthePieces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a></p><p><br></p><p>🪐 <strong>Universe of Music Tour (with Chris Lintott)</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.universeofmusic.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Corsham (20 Nov)</strong></a> | <a href=\"https://www.universeofmusic.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cambridge (27 Nov)</strong></a> | <a href=\"https://www.universeofmusic.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Shoreham-by-Sea (15 Jan)</strong></a></p><p>🎟 Full info → <a href=\"https://www.universeofmusic.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">universeofmusic.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎟️ <strong>Live at Wilton’s Music Hall – 24 Jan 2026</strong></p><p>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 <em>KIDS matinee (2 pm)</em> – interactive family show</p><p>🌙 <em>Evening show (7 pm)</em> – live podcast with guests &amp; musical surprises</p><p>💸 Code <strong>SPRETTY15</strong> = £15 best available seats</p><p><a href=\"https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/steve-pretty-and-friends-on-the-origin-of-the-pieces-kids/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Book Kids</a><img src=\"//:0\"> | <a href=\"https://wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/steve-pretty-and-friends-on-the-origin-of-the-pieces-2/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Book Evening</a><img src=\"//:0\"></p><p><br></p><p>💬 Got a weird sound you’d like Steve to turn into music? Email <a href=\"mailto:podcast@stevepretty.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@stevepretty.com</a><img src=\"//:0\"> or comment with #ClipnMix.</p><p><br></p><p>🙌 Like, subscribe &amp; stay musically curious.</p>","author_name":"Steve Pretty"}