Gondwana Records Podcast

Hania Rani discusses her latest album, the original music for the film Sentimental Value. She reflects on her collaboration with director Joachim Trier, his connection to music, and the way he uses it in his films. She considers what film has taught her about expression, its ability to incorporate many elements, and its sense of discovery. Through her music, she amplifies the characters and their complexity. Hania shares her composing process, recording in different locations at different times, from Abbey Road Studios to the house where the film was set, with each piece still connected. 

Tracklist:

Hania Rani - Childlike

Hania Rani - The House

Hania Rani - Rachel

Hania Rani - Childlike

Hania Rani - Nora

Hania Rani - Lighter and Lighter

Hania Rani - Agnes

Hania Rani - Riksarkivet

Hania Rani - Gustav

Hania Rani - Sentimental Value

Presented and produced by Mari* All the music owned and released by Gondwana Records 

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Mari* and Ozzy play a short, quick round of fun Q&A, from one of the best live performances he’s seen to his favourite animals. Tune in to find out who Ozzy’s dream musical partner is. 

Tracklist:

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Joy of a Natural World

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Mari* and Chip play a short, quick round of fun Q&A, from his desert island discs to football chat. Tune in to hear what he has to say about Coltrane vs. Pharoah Sanders.

Tracklist:

Chip Wickham - Outside

Chip Wickham - No Turning Back

Chip Wickham - Falling Deep

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Ozzy Moysey of Ancient Infinity Orchestra takes us through their new album, It’s Always About Love, sharing his musical inspirations and delving into the power that music has. We hear about the evolution and addition of members in the 15-piece ensemble and look closer at the songs on the album, with the meaning and stories behind them. Ozzy highlights the need for more music and kindness, and its ties to love, creativity and respecting each other.

Tracklist:

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - All I Can Say of the Blossoms

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - At Yoshio Mountain

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Joy of a Natural World

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Nilgoon

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Chant for Don Cherry

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - The Seeker

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Old Friends

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - All I Can Say of the Blossoms

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Golden Meadow

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - At Yoshio Mountain

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Ozzy Moysey of 15 piece ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra shares with us the instruments he picked up from an early age, his musical education from lessons as a child through to music college and beyond, meeting likeminded musicians and moving into a house with his bandmates, rooted in community. His location in the county defined how he interacted with music; learning and writing from a village at a young age and experiencing live music in Brighton, to education and collaboration in the Leeds music scene. Also, find out the origins of the distinctive name, Ancient Infinity Orchestra.

Tracklist:

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Greeting

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Rejoicing

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Spring Break

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Michael & Zelah

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Niyama

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - River of Light

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Equanimity

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Act of the Sun

Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Pharoah Sings

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Chip Wickham takes us through his new album The Eternal Now, sharing the journey of its creation from the initial sessions and the musicians he collaborated with, to the shared writing and production process with Matthew Halsall. This time, he embraced a different approach working at his own pace, taking time to explore creatively, and allowing space for playfulness.

Tracklist:

Chip Wickham - The Eternal Now

Chip Wickham - Drifting

Chip Wickham - No Turning Back

Chip Wickham - Outside

Chip Wickham - Nara Black (Feat. PEACH)

Chip Wickham - Falling Deep

Chip Wickham - Ikigai

Chip Wickham - Lost Souls

Chip Wickham - The Eternal Now

Chip Wickham - Drifting

Chip Wickham - Falling Deep

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Chip Wickham shares insights into his musical upbringing, recounting how learning to play the saxophone opened the door to the world of jazz. In this episode, he recognises those who shaped his musical education and reflects on the diverse genres along this journey. Chip speaks about his collaboration and friendship with Matthew Halsall and his inevitable move to Gondwana Records.

Tracklist:

Chip Wickham - Tubby Chaser

Chip Wickham - Stratospheric

Chip Wickham - Cloud 10

Chip Wickham - Seven Worlds

Matthew Halsall - Sending My Love

Chip Wickham - Sais (Egypt)

Chip Wickham - Winter

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Seth Ford-Young of Phi-Psonics takes us behind the scenes of the new release Expanding to One, an album rooted in community and collaboration, which harnessed the power of having the audience in the same space at the time of recording. Embracing a DIY ethos and creating music largely in the moment, Seth explains how he co-ordinated an expansive group of musicians to record the project at Healing Force of the Universe, a record store in Pasadena, California.

Tracklist:

Phi-Psonics  –  Prelude: Expansion

Phi-Psionics –  Love Theme from Your Life

Phi-Psonics  –  Sunrise

Phi-Psionics –  There’s Still Hope

Phi-Psonics  –  Nature Sign

Phi-Phonics  –  Sounds of the Universe

Phi-Psonics  –  We’re All One

Phi-Psonics  –  New Pyramid

Phi-Psonics  –  Before the Pyramids

Phi-Psonics  –  Healing Time

Phi-Psonics  –  Discovery

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Seth Ford-Young of Phi-Psonics takes us on a journey through his early musical memories and the eclectic genres, instruments, and projects that shaped his path. In this episode, he reflects on the pivotal move to California, the influence of his surroundings and joining Gondwana Records. Exploring the ties between nature and sound, and finding meaning and connection through art.

Tracklist:

Phi-Psonics  –  An Offering

Phi-Psonics  –  Desert Ride

Phi-Psonics  –  New You

Phi-Psonics  –  The Cradle

Phi-Psonics  –  Still Dancing

Phi-Psonics  –  Lunar Reflection

Phi-Psonics  –  We Walk in the Gardens of Our Ancestors

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Milo Fitzpatrick takes us behind the scenes of Sierra Tracks, diving into the creative processes and the new musical territories explored alongside collaborator Jordan Smart. Inspired by his move to Madrid, Milo found himself composing melodies in his head while walking through the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. The landscape had a profound influence on the music, leading to the inclusion of grand string textures and expanding the ensemble. Milo shares the experience of recording this at Polish Radio with Hania Rani.

Tracklist:

Vega Trails – When this is Over

Vega Trails – Dream House

Vega Trails – Elis

Vega Trails – Largo

Vega Trails – Reverie

Vega Trails – Sleepwalk Tokyo

Vega Trails – Elis

Vega Trails – Clarifantasista

Vega Trails – Murmur

Vega Trails – Old Friend; The Sea

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