The 133rd episode of The Big Note has much excellent music from home and abroad but I also address why I wasn't at the microphone last week. I speak of family tragedy and loss, not just for my extended family but for all those experiencing loss and difficulties in their lives. My love goes out to you all.
With that in mind, please note these phone numbers in case anything raises concerns for you or yours:

* If you are having suicidal thoughts, please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or calling Lifeline on 13 11 14 .
* Call  Beyond Blue 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 for advice, referral and support from a trained mental health professional.
* 1300 659 467 - The Suicide Call Back Service offers 24/7 free counselling and support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved.
* 1800 55 1800 - Kids Helpline is 24/7 free and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25.
* 13 92 76  - 13 YARN is a 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* 1300 78 99 78 - Call Mensline 24/7 for telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.

 If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others, seek immediate assistance by calling Triple Zero (000) .

PLAYLIST:

• All Your Will - A Man Called Son [10-04-26]
  * Clouds - All India Radio from “The Silent Surf” [01-02-2011]
  * Teisan - Midori Takada from “You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana” [10-06-2022] 05:13
  * Gyatei-Gyatei (drumming) - Midori Takada from “You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana” [10-06-2022] 02:13
  * The Five Moons and the Blue Sea - Suzana Poljak from ‘There’s No Freedom With Fear’ [27-03-26] Wild at Heart 
  * Anxiety Nightie - Super American Eagle [02-04-26] Cheersquad Records & Tapes
  * Volver A Casa - Gabi Tomé [Bandcamp]
  * Unga-bai - Midori Takada from “You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana” [10-06-2022] 
  * Absolute Totality - Simon Posford, Raja Ram & Shpongle from “Improvisations for Piano & Flute” [2024]
  * 5 Blind Boys - Yukihiro Fukutomi from “Virtual Dreams II: Ambient Explorations In The House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999” [2024]
  * Destiny Doesn’t Just Happen - Gillson [05-02-26]
  * Poisson D'Avril (Galaxy Dub) - Missing Project from “Virtual Dreams II: Ambient Explorations In The House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999” [2024]
  
  Episode Image: Pandorea Jasminoides 📷: C. J. Stephen