This Wednesday on The Big Note (Episode #135 ye gads) I play some great music from home and abroad and we briefly delve into the interesting compositions of Harry Partch & Conlon Nancarrow and why they can seem different to “Western” ears.

Playlist:   Won't Sing About It - Johnny Batchelor [27-04-26] Laneway Music Canyon - Charm of Finches from “Wonderful Oblivion” [22-10-21] AntiFragile Records
Conspiracy of Ravens - Azimuth James from “Alluvial Shores” [20-02-26]
Salaam Mousson Salaam Afrique - Yumi Matsutoya from “No Side” [1984]
PSI PHI - PSI PHI from PSI PHI [06-03-26]
Wayfaring Stranger - Cam Eric from “This World Below” [14-10-25]
M*rning Brew - sckdrwr [26-04-26]
Harry Partch – Two Studies on Ancient Greek Scales.1968 [excerpt] - Harry Partch from “The Alien Territory Archives: A Collection of  Radical, Experimental, & Irrelevant Music from 1970s San Diego” [2025]
Utzp [excerpt] - Angine de Poitrine from ““Angine de Poitrine Vol. II” [2026]
Three Canons for Ursula: I. Canon A (5:7) - Conlon Nancarrow from “Nancarrow: Late and Unknown. Works on Rolls” [2012]
Two Studies on Ancient Greek Scales: 1) Olympos' Pentatonic 2) Archytas' Enharmonic - played by Kronos Quartet from Early Music [1997]
Rainbow Fire - Gillson [13-04-26] Day Drinking - Ukulele Death Squad [23-04-26] Community Music
Melting - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard from “Flying Microtonal Banana” [2017]
I Am an Island - Richard Clapton from “The Great Escape” [1982]

Episode Image: Conlon Nancarrow punching holes for a Player Piano composition. 📸 - Phillip Makanna courtesy of Eva Soltes

This Wednesday on The Big Note (Episode #135 ye gads) I play some great music from home and abroad and we briefly delve into the interesting compositions of Harry Partch &amp; Conlon Nancarrow and why they can seem different to &ldquo;Western&rdquo; ears.
Playlist:   Won't Sing About It - Johnny Batchelor [27-04-26] Laneway Music Canyon - Charm of Finches from &ldquo;Wonderful Oblivion&rdquo; [22-10-21] AntiFragile Records Conspiracy of Ravens - Azimuth James from &ldquo;Alluvial Shores&rdquo; [20-02-26] Salaam Mousson Salaam Afrique - Yumi Matsutoya from &ldquo;No Side&rdquo; [1984] PSI PHI - PSI PHI from PSI PHI [06-03-26] Wayfaring Stranger - Cam Eric from &ldquo;This World Below&rdquo; [14-10-25] M*rning Brew - sckdrwr [26-04-26] Harry Partch &ndash; Two Studies on Ancient Greek Scales.1968 [excerpt] - Harry Partch from &ldquo;The Alien Territory Archives: A Collection of &nbsp;Radical, Experimental, &amp; Irrelevant Music from 1970s San Diego&rdquo; [2025] Utzp [excerpt] - Angine de Poitrine from &ldquo;&ldquo;Angine de Poitrine Vol. II&rdquo; [2026] Three Canons for Ursula: I. Canon A (5:7) - Conlon Nancarrow from &ldquo;Nancarrow: Late and Unknown. Works on Rolls&rdquo; [2012] Two Studies on Ancient Greek Scales: 1) Olympos' Pentatonic 2) Archytas' Enharmonic - played by Kronos Quartet from Early Music [1997] Rainbow Fire - Gillson [13-04-26] Day Drinking - Ukulele Death Squad [23-04-26] Community Music Melting - King Gizzard &amp; the Lizard Wizard from &ldquo;Flying Microtonal Banana&rdquo; [2017] I Am an Island - Richard Clapton from &ldquo;The Great Escape&rdquo; [1982]
Episode Image: Conlon Nancarrow punching holes for a Player Piano composition. 📸 - Phillip Makanna courtesy of Eva Soltes

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!