The Big Note is having a break over the holiday season and will return on the 21st of January 2026.
I take no responsibility for any of the tracks Larry Lyrebird may have played between 0900 - 1100 on Wednesday mornings in my absence! 

The Big Note is having a break over the holiday season and will return on the 21st of January 2026. I take no responsibility for any of the tracks Larry Lyrebird may have played between 0900 - 1100 on Wednesday mornings in my absence!&nbsp;

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:

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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 Is Away - But Will Return

On March 18, for the 130th episode of The Big Note on 3MDR 97.1 FM, I have a wonderful chat with Murthovic & Avinash, two amazing creatives from India who together are Murthovic & Thiruda. They are appearing at Bunjil Place on the 28th of March as part of "Elsewhere In India" from 4:45 - 7:30pm and share some of their influences, what they do and some of what we can expect from their audio-visual immersive show.

PLAYLIST:
* Rico Suave Bossa Nova - J Dilla from “Welcome 2 Detroit” [26-02-2001]
* Oru Break - Murthovic
* Cyborg's Lullaby (Modular Flip) - Murthovic
* A Spark from the Infinite (part 1) - Terry Riley from “No Man's Land” [1985]
* Dorset Perception - Shpongle from “Tales of the Inexpressible” [2001]
* Cosmosis - Murthovic
* Reconnaissance - Murthovic 
* Stones of Years - Emerson, Lake & Palmer from "Tarkus" [1971]
* The Fantastic Life of Mr Adonis the Peacock  - Simon Posford, Raja Ram & Shpongle from “Improvisations for Piano & Flute” [2024]
* The Fantastic Life of Mr Adonis the Peacock - Simon Posford, Raja Ram & Shpongle from "Improvisations for Piano & Flute" [2024]
* Sunbeams - J Dilla from “What’s Up Doe Sessions” (Unofficial Release) [1996]

Episode Image: A still from the Elsewhere In India audio-visuals created by Avinash Kumar (aka Thiruda)

On March 18, for the 130th episode of The Big Note on 3MDR 97.1 FM, I have a wonderful chat with Murthovic &amp; Avinash, two amazing creatives from India who together are Murthovic &amp; Thiruda. They are appearing at Bunjil Place on the 28th of March as part of "<a href="https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/events/elsewhere-india">Elsewhere In India</a>" from 4:45 - 7:30pm and share some of their influences, what they do and some of what we can expect from their audio-visual immersive show.
PLAYLIST: * Rico Suave Bossa Nova - J Dilla from &ldquo;Welcome 2 Detroit&rdquo; [26-02-2001] * Oru Break - Murthovic * Cyborg's Lullaby (Modular Flip) - Murthovic * A Spark from the Infinite (part 1) - Terry Riley from &ldquo;No Man's Land&rdquo; [1985] * Dorset Perception - Shpongle from &ldquo;Tales of the Inexpressible&rdquo; [2001] * Cosmosis - Murthovic * Reconnaissance - Murthovic&nbsp; * Stones of Years - Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer from "Tarkus" [1971] * The Fantastic Life of Mr Adonis the Peacock &nbsp;- Simon Posford, Raja Ram &amp; Shpongle from &ldquo;Improvisations for Piano &amp; Flute&rdquo; [2024] * The Fantastic Life of Mr Adonis the Peacock - Simon Posford, Raja Ram &amp; Shpongle from "Improvisations for Piano &amp; Flute" [2024] * Sunbeams - J Dilla from &ldquo;What&rsquo;s Up Doe Sessions&rdquo; (Unofficial Release) [1996] Episode Image: A still from the Elsewhere In India audio-visuals created by Avinash Kumar (aka Thiruda)

The Big Note Episode #130 - India & Elsewhere

As you may know The Big Note often looks at the important issues in life (and what can be more important than music?) - so in Episode #129 we look at the topic of dancing pets. A great deal of wonderful music from Australia and elsewhere is played as well.

Episode 129 Playlist:

* 1969 - Riow Arai from “Virtual Dreams II - Ambient Explorations In The House And Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999” [15-10-24] Music From Memory
* Your Best Friend - OzR! [06-03-26]
* Romanza [Flamenco Guitar Version] - Mike Rizk [20-02-26]
* Stretches Of The Unknown - Ivofonic from “Euphoria” [06-03-26]
* Assembly Point - The Petrov Affair from “Men Are A Luxury Item” [06-03-26]
* Men Are A Luxury Item - The Petrov Affair from “Men Are A Luxury Item” [06-03-26]
* Eyes Like That - Ukulele Death Squad from “Live From Schillertheater Berlin” [24-10-25] 
* Hits Are The Worst - Dave Graney & Clare Moore [26-02-26] Cockaigne 
* Miss You - Sydneyandstreet [28-02-26]
* Australia - G Flip from Drum [11-08-23] Future Classic
* More Mountains More Madness - The Orphaned Bee [27-02-26] Bird’s Robe Records
* Ghost Song - All India Radio from “The Silent Surf (Reissue) 2026
* Gongdes Martenot & Butterfly - Stathis//Davey//Kim from “Chairway to Heaven” [2021]
* Kannon-Daiji - Midori Takada from “You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana” [10-06-2022]
* A Love Song by Pauline Oliveros from “The Well & The Gentle” [1985]
* Blown Fruit - Dub Squad from “Virtual Dreams II - Ambient Explorations In The House And Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999” [15-10-24] Music From Memory

As you may know The Big Note often looks at the important issues in life (and what can be more important than music?) - so in Episode #129 we look at the topic of dancing pets. A great deal of wonderful music from Australia and elsewhere is played as well.
Episode 129 Playlist:
* 1969 - Riow Arai from &ldquo;Virtual Dreams II - Ambient Explorations In The House And Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999&rdquo; [15-10-24] Music From Memory * Your Best Friend - OzR! [06-03-26] * Romanza [Flamenco Guitar Version] - Mike Rizk [20-02-26] * Stretches Of The Unknown - Ivofonic from &ldquo;Euphoria&rdquo; [06-03-26] * Assembly Point - The Petrov Affair from &ldquo;Men Are A Luxury Item&rdquo; [06-03-26] * Men Are A Luxury Item - The Petrov Affair from &ldquo;Men Are A Luxury Item&rdquo; [06-03-26] * Eyes Like That - Ukulele Death Squad from &ldquo;Live From Schillertheater Berlin&rdquo; [24-10-25]&nbsp; * Hits Are The Worst - Dave Graney &amp; Clare Moore [26-02-26] Cockaigne&nbsp; * Miss You - Sydneyandstreet [28-02-26] * Australia - G Flip from Drum [11-08-23] Future Classic * More Mountains More Madness - The Orphaned Bee [27-02-26] Bird&rsquo;s Robe Records * Ghost Song - All India Radio from &ldquo;The Silent Surf (Reissue) 2026 * Gongdes Martenot &amp; Butterfly - Stathis//Davey//Kim from &ldquo;Chairway to Heaven&rdquo; [2021] * Kannon-Daiji - Midori Takada from &ldquo;You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana&rdquo; [10-06-2022] * A Love Song by Pauline Oliveros from &ldquo;The Well &amp; The Gentle&rdquo; [1985] * Blown Fruit - Dub Squad from &ldquo;Virtual Dreams II - Ambient Explorations In The House And Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999&rdquo; [15-10-24] Music From Memory

The Big Note Episode #129 - Why Pets Dance

Sunday the 8th of March is International Women's Day, so I'm playing music by some amazing women for much of the show to celebrate. Later on I indulge myself with a few new musical revelations from AMRAP as well as a couple of my favourite tracks because I can (and yesterday marked another trip for me around the Sun). 

PLAYLIST:

* Slave To The Rhythm - Grace Jones from “Slave To The Rhythm” [1985]
* I’ll Never Abandon Myself Again - Liz Stringer from “The Second High” [28-03-25] Dot Dash Recordings
* Upside Down Standing On The Ceiling - Suzana Poljak [25-02-26] Wild At Heart
* Made For You - G Flip from “Drummer” [2023]
* Astrojet - Xani from “An Inaccurate History of Electronic Dance Music” [2023]
* Quarter Life Crisis - Bec Jean from “Quarter Life Crisis” [15-10-21]
* Woman - Clare Bowditch [2019]
* Harmony - In Constance [20-02-26]
* Underground - Abbie Cardwell (2022-10-16) 
* Desire - Georgia Knight [20-02-26]
* Rooms For The Memory - Adalita from “Rooms For The Memory” [2023]
* Black Napkins - Frank Zappa from Zoot Allures [1976] 
* Silence As/Bombs Fall Down - Matt Rai from “Silence As Bombs Fall Down” [26-02-26]
* Ready For It - The Remotes [26-02-26] Hobbledehoy Records
* Wrapped In Grey - XTC from “Nonsuch” [1992]
* Cirrus Minor - All India Radio from “On Pink Floyd” [2022]
* MATA ZYKLEK - Angine De Poitrine [28-11-25]

Sunday the 8th of March is International Women's Day, so I'm playing music by some amazing women for much of the show to celebrate. Later on I indulge myself with a few new musical revelations from AMRAP as well as a couple of my favourite tracks because I can (and yesterday marked another trip for me around the Sun).&nbsp;
PLAYLIST:
* Slave To The Rhythm - Grace Jones from &ldquo;Slave To The Rhythm&rdquo; [1985] * I&rsquo;ll Never Abandon Myself Again - Liz Stringer from &ldquo;The Second High&rdquo; [28-03-25] Dot Dash Recordings * Upside Down Standing On The Ceiling - Suzana Poljak [25-02-26] Wild At Heart * Made For You - G Flip from &ldquo;Drummer&rdquo; [2023] * Astrojet - Xani from &ldquo;An Inaccurate History of Electronic Dance Music&rdquo; [2023] * Quarter Life Crisis - Bec Jean from &ldquo;Quarter Life Crisis&rdquo; [15-10-21] * Woman - Clare Bowditch [2019] * Harmony - In Constance [20-02-26] * Underground - Abbie Cardwell (2022-10-16)&nbsp; * Desire - Georgia Knight [20-02-26] * Rooms For The Memory - Adalita from &ldquo;Rooms For The Memory&rdquo; [2023] * Black Napkins - Frank Zappa from Zoot Allures [1976]&nbsp; * Silence As/Bombs Fall Down - Matt Rai from &ldquo;Silence As Bombs Fall Down&rdquo; [26-02-26] * Ready For It - The Remotes [26-02-26] Hobbledehoy Records * Wrapped In Grey - XTC from &ldquo;Nonsuch&rdquo; [1992] * Cirrus Minor - All India Radio from &ldquo;On Pink Floyd&rdquo; [2022] * MATA ZYKLEK - Angine De Poitrine [28-11-25]

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