Plato told us “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”

Napolean Bonaparte said “Music is what tells us that the human race is greater than we realise"

Frank Zappa simply said “Music Is The Best”

Have you ever wondered exactly what Music is? Where does it come from, who defines it and what does it mean to us?

"The Big Note" goes beyond the surface of popular hits or classical standards, embracing a spirit of curiosity and exploration. We will celebrate the global diversity of music and the rich tapestry of sounds from different cultures and traditions. From traditional folk tunes to world fusion experiments, we'll bring you on a sonic adventure that transcends boundaries and connects us through the universal language of music.

Your input, requests, and questions are welcomed as we embark on this exciting exploration of all things musical. Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the symphony of "The Big Note" fill your ears, heart, and soul. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and enlightened as together we uncover the captivating stories and sounds that make up the fabric of our musical heritage and understanding.

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I would like to extend a huge thank you to The Big Note's subscribers:

Performer subscribers: Bec Jean | Fennec

Listener Subscribers: Ren from Nazza Wazza Norf | Maureen from Monbulk | Nat from Newport | Beth from Elwood | Jane the Great | Gregor | Daryl from Murumbeena | Jeff from Lyonville | Meliza from Upper Ferntree Gully | Chris from Emerald | Tricia | Liz from Hobart

Offbeat subscribers: The Tea Cat | Frank the Fanciful Frequency | Bitey Banjo



If anyone else would like to subscribe to The Big Note and support 3MDR, or indeed subscribe to any of the other wonderful programs available, please go to the 3MDR homepage and hit the subscribe tab!

Plato told us “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”
Napolean Bonaparte said “Music is what tells us that the human race is greater than we realise"
Frank Zappa simply said “Music Is The Best”
Have you ever wondered exactly what Music is? Where does it come from, who defines it and what does it mean to us?
"The Big Note" goes beyond the surface of popular hits or classical standards, embracing a spirit of curiosity and exploration. We will celebrate the global diversity of music and the rich tapestry of sounds from different cultures and traditions. From traditional folk tunes to world fusion experiments, we'll bring you on a sonic adventure that transcends boundaries and connects us through the universal language of music.
Your input, requests, and questions are welcomed as we embark on this exciting exploration of all things musical. Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the symphony of "The Big Note" fill your ears, heart, and soul. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and enlightened as together we uncover the captivating stories and sounds that make up the fabric of our musical heritage and understanding.
You can also find The Big Note here:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_bignote/">https://www.instagram.com/the_bignote/</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigNoteRadio/">https://www.facebook.com/BigNoteRadio/</a>
I would like to extend a huge thank you to The Big Note's subscribers:
Performer subscribers: Bec Jean | Fennec
Listener Subscribers: Ren from Nazza Wazza Norf | Maureen from Monbulk | Nat from Newport | Beth from Elwood | Jane the Great | Gregor | Daryl from Murumbeena | Jeff from Lyonville | Meliza from Upper Ferntree Gully | Chris from Emerald | Tricia | Liz from Hobart
Offbeat subscribers: The Tea Cat | Frank the Fanciful Frequency | Bitey Banjo
 
If anyone else would like to subscribe to The Big Note and support 3MDR, or indeed subscribe to any of the other wonderful programs available, please go to the 3MDR homepage and hit the subscribe tab!

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The Big Note Podcast - 2025-12-17

The Big Note Podcast - 2025-12-24

For 2025's last episode [#121] of The Big Note I wrap up the year by revisiting some of the topics we covered and as usual, play some excellent & eclectic music along the way! Thanks for listening in 2025!
I'm on a Summer Break until the New Year now. I hope everyone stays safe, healthy and happy until I catch up with you all again in 2026. Be kind to yourselves and others. 

PLAYLIST:
* Wake Up - Sahara Cyberstars [14-11-25] Sahara Music Record Label 
* All We Can Be - Reba Rose [03-12-25] 
* New Dreams - Dub Machine [05-12-25] 
* Grown - Warataah [03-12-25] 
* Insect Drummers I: Inside the Mosquito's Brain - David Rothenberg - “Bug Music” [2013] 
* Tide - Not Downing, Waving from “The Liele Desert” [1985] 
* Concede/Defy - Spacegoat [04-04-25] 
* 9/8 Objects - Frank Zappa from "Everything Is Healing Nicely" [21-12-1999] 
* Njurunj by Yirinda from “Yirinda” [2024] 
* Higher Than The Sun - Visions of a Nomad [07-11-25] 
* Bruise - Greeble [12-05-25] triple j unearthed 
* You Got Me Feeling - Parcels from “LOVED” [12-09-25] Love Balloon - Ocean Alley from “Love Balloon” [19-09-25] Independent 
* Shoulder to Shoulder - Ullah [15-08-25] 
* Santa Dog ’78 - The Residents from “Nibbles” [1979] 

For 2025's last episode [#121] of The Big Note I wrap up the year by revisiting some of the topics we covered and as usual, play some excellent &amp; eclectic music along the way! Thanks for listening in 2025! I'm on a Summer Break until the New Year now. I hope everyone stays safe, healthy and happy until I catch up with you all again in 2026. Be kind to yourselves and others.&nbsp; PLAYLIST: * Wake Up - Sahara Cyberstars [14-11-25] Sahara Music Record Label&nbsp; * All We Can Be - Reba Rose [03-12-25]&nbsp; * New Dreams - Dub Machine [05-12-25]&nbsp; * Grown - Warataah [03-12-25]&nbsp; * Insect Drummers I: Inside the Mosquito's Brain - David Rothenberg - &ldquo;Bug Music&rdquo; [2013]&nbsp; * Tide - Not Downing, Waving from &ldquo;The Liele Desert&rdquo; [1985]&nbsp; * Concede/Defy - Spacegoat [04-04-25]&nbsp; * 9/8 Objects - Frank Zappa from "Everything Is Healing Nicely" [21-12-1999]&nbsp; * Njurunj by Yirinda from &ldquo;Yirinda&rdquo; [2024]&nbsp; * Higher Than The Sun - Visions of a Nomad [07-11-25]&nbsp; * Bruise - Greeble [12-05-25] triple j unearthed&nbsp; * You Got Me Feeling - Parcels from &ldquo;LOVED&rdquo; [12-09-25] Love Balloon - Ocean Alley from &ldquo;Love Balloon&rdquo; [19-09-25] Independent&nbsp; * Shoulder to Shoulder - Ullah [15-08-25]&nbsp; * Santa Dog &rsquo;78 - The Residents from &ldquo;Nibbles&rdquo; [1979]&nbsp;

The Big Note Episode #121 - 2025 Wrap-Up

For episode #120 of The Big Note we spin some new music for you on this sunny (yay!) Wednesday morning! We'll also talk about experimental, out-there music & culture and the concept of "scenius" touching on the Naarm/Melbourne "Scen[ius]" and some of it's roots tracing back to the 1970's University of California San Diego Music Department.
Links to things I mention today: 
Clifton Hill Community Centre Archives
The Signal Path
The Alien Territories Archives

PLAYLIST: 
* Brand New Man - Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band from “Other World” [10-02-23] Source Music
* Lisa Jean - Luke Watt [20-11-24]
* papercuts - Sebastion Haysman [28-11-25]
* The Winding Stair - Eimhin [19-11-25] Independent
* 18oh4 - The Orphaned Bee & Solkyri [14-11-25] Bird's Robe Records
* Kalinka - Rita Bass from “Reimagining” [22-05-25] Night Shop Records
 * Flux - ghost and machine [20-09-24]
* Insecta - Robert Turman [1977] from “The Alien Territory Archives: A Collection of  Radical, Experimental, & Irrelevant Music from 1970s San Diego”
* Seven - Essendon Airport from “MOR” [24-10-25] Chapter Music
* The Silver Pepper of Stars - Ollie Olsen, Andrew Duffield, Bill McDonald from “Last Recordings” [13-12-25] EMP
* Minimalism is Real - Robin Fox from “Replica” [13-12-2018]
* Anomaly - Chiara Kickdrum [26-03-2018]
* Chimera - VANESSA (VESSA) [24-11-23] Ditto Music
* Wiser by Mr. Rachele from Wiser [09-03-24] Zipnil Global 
* In A World - Nat Grant from “Folding” [15-11-24] Eternal Music Projects

Episode Image: Mr. Rachele playing a hardware set live at Howler, Brunswick. 25-11-25

For episode #120 of The Big Note we spin some new music for you on this sunny (yay!) Wednesday morning! We'll also talk about experimental, out-there music &amp; culture and the concept of "scenius" touching on the Naarm/Melbourne "Scen[ius]" and some of it's roots tracing back to the 1970's University of California San Diego Music Department. Links to things I mention today:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.listeningtothearchive.com/">Clifton Hill Community Centre Archives</a> <a href="https://thesignalpath.net/">The Signal Path</a> <a href="https://nyahhrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-alien-territory-archives-a-collection-of-radical-experimental-irrelevant-music-from-1970s-san-diego">The Alien Territories Archives</a> PLAYLIST:&nbsp; * Brand New Man - Tex Perkins &amp; The Fat Rubber Band from &ldquo;Other World&rdquo; [10-02-23] Source Music * Lisa Jean - <a href="https://lukewatt.com/">Luke Watt</a> [20-11-24] * papercuts - <a href="https://linktr.ee/sebastianhaysman">Sebastion Haysman</a> [28-11-25] * The Winding Stair - <a href="https://itseimhin.com/">Eimhin</a> [19-11-25] Independent * 18oh4 - <a href="http://theorphanedbee.com/">The Orphaned Bee</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.solkyri.com/">Solkyri</a> [14-11-25] Bird's Robe Records * Kalinka - <a href="https://www.ritabass.com/">Rita Bass</a> from &ldquo;Reimagining&rdquo; [22-05-25] Night Shop Records  * Flux - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ghost-and-machine">ghost and machine</a> [20-09-24] * Insecta - <a href="https://robertturman.bandcamp.com/">Robert Turman</a> [1977] from &ldquo;The Alien Territory Archives: A Collection of &nbsp;Radical, Experimental, &amp; Irrelevant Music from 1970s San Diego&rdquo; * Seven - <a href="https://essendonairport.bandcamp.com/album/mor">Essendon Airport</a> from &ldquo;MOR&rdquo; [24-10-25] Chapter Music * The Silver Pepper of Stars - <a href="https://ollieolsenwithandrewduffieldbillmcdonald.bandcamp.com/album/emp020-last-recordings">Ollie Olsen, Andrew Duffield, Bill McDonald from &ldquo;Last Recordings&rdquo;</a> [13-12-25] EMP * Minimalism is Real - <a href="https://robinfox.com.au/">Robin Fox</a> from &ldquo;Replica&rdquo; [13-12-2018] * Anomaly - <a href="https://chiaracostanza.com/">Chiara Kickdrum</a> [26-03-2018] * Chimera - <a href="https://hardwarehoney.substack.com/">VANESSA (VESSA)</a> [24-11-23] Ditto Music * Wiser by <a href="https://mrrachele.bandcamp.com/">Mr. Rachele</a> from Wiser [09-03-24] Zipnil Global  * In A World - <a href="https://www.natgrantmusic.com/">Nat Grant</a> from &ldquo;Folding&rdquo; [15-11-24] Eternal Music Projects Episode Image: Mr. Rachele playing a hardware set live at Howler, Brunswick. 25-11-25

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