Episode #122 - Happy New Year!
For the Big Note's return to the airwaves for 2026 I was planning on outlining some of what we would be covering discussion-wise in upcoming episodes, but could barely hear myself think due to nearby wood-chippers, so played mostly music instead! 
We bow our heads to remember Rob Hirst (1955 - 2026) who sadly died yesterday.

* Hunger After Power - Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie and Hamish Stuart from “A Hundred Years or More” [14-11-25] Elven Music
* Malibu - Essendon Airport from “MOR”  [24-10-25] Chapter Music
* 21st Century Lullaby - Skyscraper Stan from “Those Were The Days” [14-02-25] Cheersquad Records & Tapes
*  Kintsugi by Lostii from “Skin” [07-02-25]
* Good Man - Zara Chantell [10-12-25] 03:44
* Sirens Call - Telita Lee & The Huskies [19-01-26]
* Gondi - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard from “Changes” [28-10-22]
* Spenda - Solo Career [04-06-25] Dinosaur City Records
* A Whispered Scream - Pete Hawkes from “Jazzology” [05-01-26]
* Towards The Flame - Rue Grace [17-01-26]
* Times Like These - Grace Cummings [19-11-25] Virgin Music Australia
* Let Me Be Frank With You - Skyscraper Stan from “Those Were The Days” [14-02-25] Cheersquad Records & Tapes
* Tobacco - Grace Vandals [24-04-25] 
* You Are Not Alone - Backsliders from “Heathen Songbook” [01-01-2019] Revolutions per Minute
* Convulsions - The Rookies from Play Jazz 3
* Gila Monster - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard from “PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation” [2023]
* Perfect Design - Nice House from “The Life and Death of an Indoor Houseplant.” [28-02-25]
* The Avant Garde - David Byrne from “Who Is The Sky?” [05-09-25]
* How Low Can You Go? - Essendon Airport from “MOR”  [24-10-25] Chapter Music

Episode Image: Yellow & Black Ladybug to welcome the New Year. [photo by C. Stephen]

Episode #122 - Happy New Year! For the Big Note's return to the airwaves for 2026 I was planning on outlining some of what we would be covering discussion-wise in upcoming episodes, but could barely hear myself think due to nearby wood-chippers, so played mostly music instead!&nbsp; We bow our heads to remember Rob Hirst (1955 - 2026) who sadly died yesterday.
* Hunger After Power - Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie and Hamish Stuart from &ldquo;A Hundred Years or More&rdquo; [14-11-25] Elven Music * Malibu - Essendon Airport from &ldquo;MOR&rdquo; &nbsp;[24-10-25] Chapter Music * 21st Century Lullaby - Skyscraper Stan from &ldquo;Those Were The Days&rdquo; [14-02-25] Cheersquad Records &amp; Tapes * &nbsp;Kintsugi by Lostii from &ldquo;Skin&rdquo; [07-02-25] * Good Man - Zara Chantell [10-12-25] 03:44 * Sirens Call - Telita Lee &amp; The Huskies [19-01-26] * Gondi - King Gizzard &amp; The Lizard Wizard from &ldquo;Changes&rdquo; [28-10-22] * Spenda - Solo Career [04-06-25] Dinosaur City Records * A Whispered Scream - Pete Hawkes from &ldquo;Jazzology&rdquo; [05-01-26] * Towards The Flame - Rue Grace [17-01-26] * Times Like These - Grace Cummings [19-11-25] Virgin Music Australia * Let Me Be Frank With You - Skyscraper Stan from &ldquo;Those Were The Days&rdquo; [14-02-25] Cheersquad Records &amp; Tapes * Tobacco - Grace Vandals [24-04-25]&nbsp; * You Are Not Alone - Backsliders from &ldquo;Heathen Songbook&rdquo; [01-01-2019] Revolutions per Minute * Convulsions - The Rookies from Play Jazz 3 * Gila Monster - King Gizzard &amp; The Lizard Wizard from &ldquo;PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation&rdquo; [2023] * Perfect Design - Nice House from &ldquo;The Life and Death of an Indoor Houseplant.&rdquo; [28-02-25] * The Avant Garde - David Byrne from &ldquo;Who Is The Sky?&rdquo; [05-09-25] * How Low Can You Go? - Essendon Airport from &ldquo;MOR&rdquo; &nbsp;[24-10-25] Chapter Music Episode Image: Yellow &amp; Black Ladybug to welcome the New Year. [photo by C. Stephen]

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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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!