On the 137th Big Note we talk about just a few (as there as soooo many) pushers at the edge of the envelope of music & composition. Great eclectic music is played to accompany this discussion along the way.
Harry Partch, Ben Johnson, Allois Hába, Ezra Sims and composers like them were dissatisfied with the established harmonic structures (or we could say strictures) of the modern western musical establishment. They definitely weren’t the only ones however and in reality were simply traveling along a similar path all artistic expression has gone time immemorial. That is one of looking to push the edges of the established envelope of whatever field they were in. In some cases they may not necessarily have been exploring the future, because some aspects of the aforementioned envelope edges pushing had roots deep in the past, as traditional instruments & tuning from many cultures bears witness to.

137 Playlist: 

* Princess Leia was Robbed - Tuckshop Ladies [19-05-26]
* Greater Good - Jen Mine & the Rough N’ Tumble [14-04-26]
* Like Gold - Vulpes Argenteus  [04-05-26]
* Wildflower Girl - Sunset Egos [12-12-25] Distrokid
* Motorsports - Roller One from “Fate Done Nice” (digital - May 22, vinyl - June 12) CHEERSQUAD RECORDS & TAPES
* Soul Sequencer - Trees Speak from “Ohms” [2020]
* Williams Mix (1951–1953) - John Cage, Earle Brown & David Tudor from “Cage: The 25-Year Retrospective Concert Of The Music Of John Cage” [1960]
* String Quartet No. 10: Brisk, Intent - Kepler Quartet from “Ben Johnston: String Quartets Nos. 1, 5 & 10” [2016]
* Gymnopédie No 1 - Café del Mar from “Café del Mar Classics” [2002]
* Kumatendera - Mbira DzeNharira from “Tales of the Mbira - Modern and Ancient” [2003]
* Taqsîm Maqâm Nahâwând, Pt. 1 - Omar Bashir from “Taqâsîm (Luth arabe - Arab Lute)” [2012]
* The Man-Machine - Kraftwerk from “The Man-Machine “ [1978]
* As Time Remained Suspended - Hand Clap from “EMP019 Upon Reflection” [14-05-26] 

On the 137th Big Note we talk about just a few (as there as soooo many) pushers at the edge of the envelope of music &amp; composition. Great eclectic music is played to accompany this discussion along the way. Harry Partch, Ben Johnson, Allois H&aacute;ba, Ezra Sims and composers like them were dissatisfied with the established harmonic structures (or we could say strictures) of the modern western musical establishment. They definitely weren&rsquo;t the only ones however and in reality were simply traveling along a similar path all artistic expression has gone time immemorial. That is one of looking to push the edges of the established envelope of whatever field they were in. In some cases they may not necessarily have been exploring the future, because some aspects of the aforementioned envelope edges pushing had roots deep in the past, as traditional instruments &amp; tuning from many cultures bears witness to. 137 Playlist:  * Princess Leia was Robbed - Tuckshop Ladies [19-05-26] * Greater Good - Jen Mine &amp; the Rough N&rsquo; Tumble [14-04-26] * Like Gold - Vulpes Argenteus &nbsp;[04-05-26] * Wildflower Girl - Sunset Egos [12-12-25] Distrokid * Motorsports - Roller One from &ldquo;Fate Done Nice&rdquo; (digital - May 22, vinyl - June 12) CHEERSQUAD RECORDS &amp; TAPES * Soul Sequencer - Trees Speak from &ldquo;Ohms&rdquo; [2020] * Williams Mix (1951&ndash;1953) - John Cage, Earle Brown &amp; David Tudor from &ldquo;Cage: The 25-Year Retrospective Concert Of The Music Of John Cage&rdquo; [1960] * String Quartet No. 10: Brisk, Intent - Kepler Quartet from &ldquo;Ben Johnston: String Quartets Nos. 1, 5 &amp; 10&rdquo; [2016] * Gymnop&eacute;die No 1 - Caf&eacute; del Mar from &ldquo;Caf&eacute; del Mar Classics&rdquo; [2002] * Kumatendera - Mbira DzeNharira from &ldquo;Tales of the Mbira - Modern and Ancient&rdquo; [2003] * Taqs&icirc;m Maq&acirc;m Nah&acirc;w&acirc;nd, Pt. 1 - Omar Bashir from &ldquo;Taq&acirc;s&icirc;m (Luth arabe - Arab Lute)&rdquo; [2012] * The Man-Machine - Kraftwerk from &ldquo;The Man-Machine &ldquo; [1978] * As Time Remained Suspended - Hand Clap from &ldquo;EMP019 Upon Reflection&rdquo; [14-05-26]&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”

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"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.

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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>
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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
 
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