The Twilight Conversations

Lets continue exploring the different instruments & sounds in the band. We covered Bass & Drums, now its the turn of the guitar intro/opening, ya know those opening few bars/chords that grab your soul senses & leaving you with only one thing to say: ‘What (or who) the fuck was that!’ The guitar intro is crucial to the whole song, it decides weather you're in or not, if indeed you are going to invest in this tune! I liken this to our first encounters with people, do they draw you in, entice you & seduce you... more importantly though, are they the real deal? Do they have sustenance, quality & the good stuff once the initial ritual is over..? Tune in & find out more!

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‘Sweet home Alabama’ Lynard Skynard from Second helping (1974)

(‘Don’t fear) The reaper Blue oyster cult from Agents of fortune (1976)

‘Lifes been good’ Joe Walsh from But seriously folks (1978)

‘Oh well Pt1’ Fleetwood Mac from Then play on (1969)

‘Reelin in the years’ Steely Dan from cant buy a thrill (1972)

‘Shine on you crazy diamond pt1-5’ Pink Floyd from Wish you were here (1975)

‘Layla’ Derek & the Dominoes from the Cream of Clapton (1970)

‘Gimme Shelter’ The Rolling Stones from Let it bleed (1969)

‘Listen to the music’  The Doobie Brothers from Toulouse St (1972)

‘Big yellow taxi’ Joni Mitchell from Ladies of the canyon (1970)

‘Chuck E’s in love’ Rickie Lee Jones from Rickie Lee Jones (1979)

‘Lola’ The Kinks from Lola versus the powerman & the monygoround (1970)

‘The spirit of radio’ Rush from Permanent waves (1980)

Drumrolls, fills, grooves & shuffles... In this episode, I explore some of our most influential drummers, their unique signature & what gives them that special something! I also play around with the sense of our own inner drumbeat, our own unique & unrepeatable expressions of of true selves & how we interact with the collective, universal drumbeat....

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‘Rock n Roll’ Led Zeppelin from Zeppelin 4 (1971)

‘Take the money & run’ The Steve Miller band from Fly like an eagle (1976)

‘Dance with the Devil’ Cozy Powell single (1974)

‘In the air tonight’ Phil Collins from Face value (1981)

‘So lonely’ The Police from Outlandos D’amour (1978)

‘Rosanna’ Toto from Toto4 (1982)

‘Paranoid’ Black Sabbath from Paranoid (1970)

‘Pink’ Aerosmith from Nine lives (1997)

‘The Cross’ Prince from Sign of the times (1987)

‘Fifty ways to leave your lover’ Paul Simon from Still crazy after all these years (1975)

‘Im waiting for the man’ Velvet Underground from The velvet Underground & Nico (1967)

‘Get back’ The Beatles from Let it be (1969)

‘Honky tonk woman’ The Rolling Stones single (1969)

 ‘Albatross’ Fleetwood Mac from the Pious bird of good omen (1968)

What did Jesus mean by ‘in the world, but not of it?’ He sure did speak in cryptic riddles didn’t he! I figure he saying that being of the world makes you a silly cunt who brings no good to no-one... Being ‘in the world’ means being grounded & in our bodies... but not a slave to worldly things like greed, ignorance & high horsery! Focus on spiritual principles like kindness, patience & love... all will be well 

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Keep on rocking in the free world’ Neil Young from Freedom (1989)

‘One world’ John Martyn from One world (1977)

‘Everybody wants to rule the world’ Tears for fears from
Songs from the big chair (1985)

‘Mad world’ (Tears for fears) performed by Michael Andrews & Gary Jewels from Trading snake oil for wolftickets (2001)

‘The world keeps on turning’ Fleetwood Mac from Fleetwood Mac (1968)

‘The man who sold the world’ David Bowie from the man who sold the world (1970)

(‘What a) wonderful world’ Art Garfunkel, James Taylor & Paul Simon from The Art Garfunkel album (1982)

‘Crazy world’ Aslan from Goodbye charlie moonhead (1994)

‘When i look at the world’ Lucinda Williams from Down where spirit meets the bone (2014)

‘Dandy in the underworld’ T.Rex from Dandy in the underworld’ (1978)

‘I saved the world today’ The Eurythmics from Peace (1999)

Is this whole life thing, the human experience, somehow a workout for what's to follow in the great gig in the sky? Are we experimenting, learning, exploring ways to be ourselves & co-exist with other humans & beings? Can we touch heaven on earth or hell equally? I don’t know the answers to these mysteries... but hey, no harm in having a good aul chat about it!

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‘Highway to hell’ AC/DC from Highway to hell (1979)

‘Amelia’ Joni Mitchell from Hejira (1976)

‘Be’ (introduction of Jonathan) Neil Diamond from Jonathan Livingston seagull (1973)

‘Lovely day’ Bill Withers from Menagerie (1977)

‘Heaven’ Joan Armatrading from Track record (1983)

‘Both sides now’ Joni Mitchell from Both sides now (2000)

‘Have a good time’ Paul Simon from Still Crazy after all these years (1975)

‘Knockin on heavens door’ Bob Dylan from the motion picture Pat Garrett & Billy the kid (1973)

‘Its not easy’ Ofege from Try to love (1973)

‘Into the mystic’ Van Morrison (1973)

In this episode, I take a close look at how we communicate with each other. What is our motive/intention if we want to say something to someone? Particularly if that is a challenge, a call out, or we are inviting someone to explore something? How do we receive such information? What about passive/aggressive radio silence communication? Which in fact is the loudest form of communication. I do focus on the ‘high horse brigade’ & how their clipped, judgmental, condescending approach creates a particular unpleasant dynamic-there’s something about that sanctimonious, fake victim tone that can turn the stomach & hurt your head. We also explore pashmina diverse culture & how they hide behind the ‘I'm cool & reasonable’ veneer. Either way, lets examine what we are saying to each other, why we are saying it, & the all important how we are conveying our messages.

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‘Saddle up’ David Christie from Back in control (1982)

‘Blind my mind’ Flunk from Morning star (2004)

‘Sun king’ The Beatles from Abbey Rd (1969)

‘Some people are crazy’ John Martyn from Grace & Danger (1980)

‘Fake plastic trees’ Radiohead from The Bends (1995)

‘Takin it to the streets’ The Doobie Bros from Takin it to the streets (1976)

‘Communique’ Dire Straits from Communique (1979)

‘I cant get with that (Schmoove version) from Come find yourself (1996)

‘Any major dude will tell you’ Steely Dan from Pretzel logic (1974)

‘On your way down’ Little feat from Dixie Chicken (1973)‘

Pumped up kicks’ Foster the people from Torches (2010)

In this episode, I take a deep dive down into the gastrointestinal tract, more commonly referred to as our gut. I highlight how this is far more than a feeling/sensation in our tummy, this starts in the mouth & travels right through to the bowels & anal canal. I also explore the relationship between intuition & the gut, trauma triggers, critical thinking & integration...

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‘Kiss’ Prince from Parade (1986)

‘Gut feeling’ The Coronas from The Wire (2017)

‘Ive got a feeling’ The Beatles from Let it be (1970)

‘Baby let me follow you down’ Bob Dylan from Bob Dylan (1962)

 ‘Got to have rock n roll’ The heartless bastards from Arrow (2012)

‘Its a beautiful thing’ Ocean colour scene from Marching already (1997)

‘Hungry for your love’ Van Morrison from Wavelength (1978)

‘Out of the sinking’ Paul Weller from Stanley Road (1995)

‘Willin’ Little Feat from Sailing shoes (1972)

‘The Dancer’ The Frames (Glen Hansard) From Another love song (1991)

Lets take another trip into the fascinating world of covers, versions & interpretations of classic songs by other artists. There are so many fabulous options- I've chosen twelve & could probably do 12 episodes exploring different renditions of popular or loved tunes. While all this is going on, I invite you to examine your own ‘cover stories’ what are the good ones? Funny ones, what are you covering up about yourself that you are ashamed of or unsure of? Relax, make yourself comfortable, settle in & continue to listen....

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‘Everyday people’ (Sly & the family Stone) performed by Joan Jet & the blackhearts from Album expanded edition (1983)

‘Buckets of rain’ (Bob Dylan) performed by Redbird from Redbird (2005)

‘Sorrow’ (Feldman,/Goldstein & Gotherer) performed by David Bowie from Pinups (1973)

‘‘Couldn’t get it right’ (Climax blues band) performed by The fun lovin criminals from Mimosa (1999)

‘Say hello, wave goodbye’ (Mark Almond/Soft Cell) performed by David Gray from White ladder (1998)

‘Case of you’ (Joni Mitchell) performed by Brian Kennedy from A love letter to Joni (2013)

‘I guess thats why they call it the blues’ (Elton John/Bernie Taupin) performed by Alessia Cara Revamp: The songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin (2018)

‘Fade into you’ (Mazzy Starr) performed by J Mascis from single (2015)

‘Tired of being alone’ (Al Green) performed by Texas from single (1992)

‘Midnight rider’ (The Alman Brothers band) performed by Paul Davidson (1975)

‘Heaven’ (Talking heads) performed by Simply Red from Picture book (1985)

‘Everybody’s talkin’ (Fred Neil)Performed live by The Tedeschi/Trucks band from Everybody’s talkin (2012)

In this episode, we play around with catchy, famous bass lines, riffs, licks & breaks. I simultaneously explore baseline behaviours, underlying baseline energy. The bass is humble, unassuming, understated-yet it's vital for the whole band/song to function & work. The bass notes are deep in the core of the human soul, the drums are the heartbeat & the guitars, keyboards & whole symphony are beautiful expressions of our very essence...

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‘Late in the evening’ Paul Simon from One trick pony (1980)

‘Walk on the wild side’ Lou Reed from Transformer (1972)

‘The chain’ Fleetwood Mac from Rumours (1977)

‘La femme d’argent’ Air from Moon safari (1998)

‘Money’ Pink Floyd from Dark side of the moon (1973)

Stepping out’ Joe Jackson from Night & day (1982)

‘Another one bites the dust’ Queen from The Game (1980)

‘Come together’ The Beatles from Abbey Road (1969)

‘Dancing in the moonlight’ Thin Lizzy from Bad reputation (1977)‘

Slave’ The Rolling Stones from Tattoo you (1981)

‘Rikki dont loose that number’ Steely Dan from Pretzel logic (1974)

‘Warewolves of London’ Warren Zeavon from Excitable boy (1978)

‘All right now’ Free from Fire & Water (1970)

In this episode, I attempt to explore the taboo area of female abusers, women who are bad, evil, nasty & viscous. With expert collaboration from Ann O’Connell (aka Redz or Redzer) we dare to recognise & acknowledge female pedophelia... Maybe the final taboo... We explore how culture/society has a collective denial/resistance to seeing women as predators or perpetrators... Yet we know they certainly can be. For deeper understanding & healing all round, we believe that pretending or gaslighting this serious phenomenon, we do at our peril...

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‘Evil Woman’ ELO from Face the music (1975)

‘Queen bitch’ David Bowie from Hunky Dory (1971)

Femme fatale Velvet underground & Nico from The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)

‘Criminal’ Fiona Apple from Tidal (1996)

‘The Jack’ AC/DC from High Voltage (1976)

‘Mother’ Pink Floyd from The Wall (1979)

‘Trouble’ Popa Chubby from Booty & the beast (1995)

‘Black magic woman Fleetwood mac from the greatest hits (1970)

‘Killer Queen’ Queen from Sheer heart attack (1974)

‘Babylon Sisters’ Steely Dan from Goucho (1980)

‘Season of the witch’ Donovan from Sunshine Superman (1966)

In this Episode, we are taken on a mystical & magical journey where Noel effortlessly & naturally draws us into to the sacred space of human suffering through isolation/disconnection & transcendence through humility, modesty, honesty & humour as he offers a masterclass in authenticity in therapy through genuine encounter & breathtakingly honest self disclosure... Creating safety, possibility, healing & joy... Fills me with gratitude & relief knowing there are therapists out there with integrity & backbone... Thank you Noel..

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‘Slave to the rhythm’ Grace Jones from Slave to the rhythm (1985)

‘Anthem’ from The Future (1992)

‘Use me’ Bill Withers from Still Bill (1972)

‘Closer to fine’ The Indigo girls from The Indigo girls (1989)

‘The sounds of silence’ Simon & Garfunkel from The sounds of silence (1966)

Morning star/evening star Dory Previn from Mary C Brown & the Hollywood sign (1972)

‘I hear you now’ Jon & Van Gelis from Short stories (1980)

‘Peace in the valley’ Alabama 3 from Hits & exit wounds (2003)

‘The great gig in the sky’ Pink Floyd from Dark side of the moon’ (1973)

Ta’ T’a'dh Liom Ro'no'n O’ Snodaigh & Myles O’Reilly single (2020)