Gondwana Records Podcast

Mari* and Ozzy play a short, quick round of fun Q&A, from one of the best live performances he’s seen to his favourite animals. Tune in to find out who Ozzy’s dream musical partner is. Tracklist: Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden MeadowAncient Infinity Orchestra - Joy of a Natural World

Mari* and Chip play a short, quick round of fun Q&A, from his desert island discs to football chat. Tune in to hear what he has to say about Coltrane vs. Pharoah Sanders.Tracklist:Chip Wickham - OutsideChip Wickham - No Turning BackChip Wickham - Falling Deep

Ozzy Moysey of Ancient Infinity Orchestra takes us through their new album, It’s Always About Love, sharing his musical inspirations and delving into the power that music has. We hear about the evolution and addition of members in the 15-piece ensemble and look closer at the songs on the album, with the meaning and stories behind them. Ozzy highlights the need for more music and kindness, and its ties to love, creativity and respecting each other.Tracklist:Ancient Infinity Orchestra - All I Can Say of the BlossomsAncient Infinity Orchestra - At Yoshio MountainAncient Infinity Orchestra - Joy of a Natural WorldAncient Infinity Orchestra - Golden MeadowAncient Infinity Orchestra - NilgoonAncient Infinity Orchestra - Golden MeadowAncient Infinity Orchestra - Chant for Don CherryAncient Infinity Orchestra - The SeekerAncient Infinity Orchestra - Old FriendsAncient Infinity Orchestra - All I Can Say of the BlossomsAncient Infinity Orchestra - Golden MeadowAncient Infinity Orchestra - At Yoshio Mountain

Ozzy Moysey of 15 piece ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra shares with us the instruments he picked up from an early age, his musical education from lessons as a child through to music college and beyond, meeting likeminded musicians and moving into a house with his bandmates, rooted in community. His location in the county defined how he interacted with music; learning and writing from a village at a young age and experiencing live music in Brighton, to education and collaboration in the Leeds music scene. Also, find out the origins of the distinctive name, Ancient Infinity Orchestra.Tracklist:Ancient Infinity Orchestra - GreetingAncient Infinity Orchestra - RejoicingAncient Infinity Orchestra - Spring BreakAncient Infinity Orchestra - Michael & ZelahAncient Infinity Orchestra - NiyamaAncient Infinity Orchestra - River of LightAncient Infinity Orchestra - EquanimityAncient Infinity Orchestra - Act of the SunAncient Infinity Orchestra - Pharoah Sings

Chip Wickham takes us through his new album The Eternal Now, sharing the journey of its creation from the initial sessions and the musicians he collaborated with, to the shared writing and production process with Matthew Halsall. This time, he embraced a different approach working at his own pace, taking time to explore creatively, and allowing space for playfulness.Tracklist:Chip Wickham - The Eternal NowChip Wickham - DriftingChip Wickham - No Turning BackChip Wickham - OutsideChip Wickham - Nara Black (Feat. PEACH)Chip Wickham - Falling DeepChip Wickham - IkigaiChip Wickham - Lost SoulsChip Wickham - The Eternal NowChip Wickham - DriftingChip Wickham - Falling Deep

Seth Ford-Young of Phi-Psonics takes us behind the scenes of the new release Expanding to One, an album rooted in community and collaboration, which harnessed the power of having the audience in the same space at the time of recording. Embracing a DIY ethos and creating music largely in the moment, Seth explains how he co-ordinated an expansive group of musicians to record the project at Healing Force of the Universe, a record store in Pasadena, California.Tracklist:Phi-Psonics  –  Prelude: ExpansionPhi-Psionics –  Love Theme from Your LifePhi-Psonics  –  SunrisePhi-Psionics –  There’s Still HopePhi-Psonics  –  Nature SignPhi-Phonics  –  Sounds of the UniversePhi-Psonics  –  We’re All OnePhi-Psonics  –  New PyramidPhi-Psonics  –  Before the PyramidsPhi-Psonics  –  Healing TimePhi-Psonics  –  Discovery

Seth Ford-Young of Phi-Psonics takes us on a journey through his early musical memories and the eclectic genres, instruments, and projects that shaped his path. In this episode, he reflects on the pivotal move to California, the influence of his surroundings and joining Gondwana Records. Exploring the ties between nature and sound, and finding meaning and connection through art.Tracklist:Phi-Psonics  –  An OfferingPhi-Psonics  –  Desert RidePhi-Psonics  –  New YouPhi-Psonics  –  The CradlePhi-Psonics  –  Still DancingPhi-Psonics  –  Lunar ReflectionPhi-Psonics  –  We Walk in the Gardens of Our Ancestors

Milo Fitzpatrick takes us behind the scenes of Sierra Tracks, diving into the creative processes and the new musical territories explored alongside collaborator Jordan Smart. Inspired by his move to Madrid, Milo found himself composing melodies in his head while walking through the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. The landscape had a profound influence on the music, leading to the inclusion of grand string textures and expanding the ensemble. Milo shares the experience of recording this at Polish Radio with Hania Rani.Tracklist:Vega Trails – When this is OverVega Trails – Dream HouseVega Trails – ElisVega Trails – LargoVega Trails – ReverieVega Trails – Sleepwalk TokyoVega Trails – ElisVega Trails – ClarifantasistaVega Trails – MurmurVega Trails – Old Friend; The Sea