This episode of The Big Note we explore the origins, history and changes of live musical performance, inspired in no small amount by my experiencing David Byrne & his amazing Ensemble of musicians and dancers performing live last Thursday night on their "Who Is The Sky" tour at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne.


Playlist:
* Everybody Laughs - David Byrne from “Who Is The Sky?” [2025]
* My Apartment is my Friend - David Byrne from “Who Is The Sky?” [2025]
* Y&I - Y&I (save you online) [Feat. Nina Kraviz & Archibeau] - Deep Faith [17-10-25]
* Let Go - Velvet Trip [26-11-25]
* Shamanic Faultlines - Golem Dance Cult from “Shamanic Faultlines” [13-06-25]
* The Metrologist - Liz Stringer from “The First Time Really Feeling” [30-04-21] Milk! Records
* The Rocks Are Dancing - Daisy Chain [26-01-26]
* Do You Know Who You Are? - Elyssa Jade from “Do You Know Who You Are?” [16-12-25]
* First Nation - Midnight Oil from “THE MAKARRATA PROJECT” [30-10-2020] Sony Music Australia
* Devil’s Daughter - Anton C Nebert [18-12-25]
* Pivot [ALGBRA Rework] - FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS [31-12-25] Homespun PR
* On The Way Back (Ho Remix) from “On The Way Back EP feat. Marc Lucchesi” [20-09-2013] 
* Wisteria - All India Radio from “The Unified Field” [31-10-25]
* Slippery People (Live) - David Byrne from “American Utopia on Broadway (Original Cast Recording)” [2019]
* Dangerous - Liz Stringer from “The First Time Really Feeling” [30-04-21] Milk! Records
* Red - King Crimson from “Red” [1974]
Episode Image: “Who Is The Sky?” album cover art.

This episode of The Big Note we explore the origins, history and changes of live musical performance, inspired in no small amount by my experiencing David Byrne &amp; his amazing Ensemble of musicians and dancers performing live last Thursday night on their "Who Is The Sky" tour at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne.
 Playlist: * Everybody Laughs - David Byrne from &ldquo;Who Is The Sky?&rdquo; [2025] * My Apartment is my Friend - David Byrne from &ldquo;Who Is The Sky?&rdquo; [2025] * Y&amp;I - Y&amp;I (save you online) [Feat. Nina Kraviz &amp; Archibeau] - Deep Faith [17-10-25] * Let Go - Velvet Trip [26-11-25] * Shamanic Faultlines - Golem Dance Cult from &ldquo;Shamanic Faultlines&rdquo; [13-06-25] * The Metrologist - Liz Stringer from &ldquo;The First Time Really Feeling&rdquo; [30-04-21] Milk! Records * The Rocks Are Dancing - Daisy Chain [26-01-26] * Do You Know Who You Are? - Elyssa Jade from &ldquo;Do You Know Who You Are?&rdquo; [16-12-25] * First Nation - Midnight Oil from &ldquo;THE MAKARRATA PROJECT&rdquo; [30-10-2020] Sony Music Australia * Devil&rsquo;s Daughter - Anton C Nebert [18-12-25] * Pivot [ALGBRA Rework] - FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS [31-12-25] Homespun PR * On The Way Back (Ho Remix) from &ldquo;On The Way Back EP feat. Marc Lucchesi&rdquo; [20-09-2013]&nbsp; * Wisteria - All India Radio from &ldquo;The Unified Field&rdquo; [31-10-25] * Slippery People (Live) - David Byrne from &ldquo;American Utopia on Broadway (Original Cast Recording)&rdquo; [2019] * Dangerous - Liz Stringer from &ldquo;The First Time Really Feeling&rdquo; [30-04-21] Milk! Records * Red - King Crimson from &ldquo;Red&rdquo; [1974] Episode Image: &ldquo;Who Is The Sky?&rdquo; album cover art.

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!