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Take 5
Hosted by ABC Australia · EN
The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.
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Gotye Takes 5 from the archives
1w ago00:27:34Tap to summarizeThis month, Gotye's breakthrough album Like Drawing Blood, turns 20. It was the record that took him from bedroom producer to Hottest 100 favourite, showcasing his incredible talent at sewing sounds. The man behind Gotye, Wally De Backer, has been keeping a low profile for a while. But back in 2007, after a huge year following this album's release, he joined Zan Rowe to Take 5. This is one of the very first episodes of Take 5, and the first time it's ever appeared on the podcast.So jump in the time machine and travel back to this mid 2000's moment. It was before Gotye released his worldwide smash "Somebody That I Used to Know", Homebake Festival still existed, MySpace was king, and Wally was at a precipice; head spinning from a wild year but with no idea of what was ahead.His theme? His top 5 moments of the last 12 months. His songs, all Australian. Gotye's song choices:Josh Pyke - Fill You In Karnivool - Shutterspeed Faux Pas - For The Trees Emily Ulman - Upping The AnteThe Presets - Are You The One?00:17 Gotye introduction and 20th Anniversary of 'Like Drawing Blood'02:30 The songs that soundtracked Gotye's 2006 breakthrough02:58 Josh Pyke -'Fill You In'04:55 Gotye and his love of heavy and progressive music06:08 Karnivool 'Shutterspeed'07:52 Bringing Gotye's songs to live with a band11:59 Drummers who sing14:28 Faux Pas - 'For The Trees'17:24 Buying your first iPod18:39 Emily Ulman - 'Upping The Ante'20:30 What Gotye was about to embark on in 200724:15 The Presets - 'Are You The One?'26:13 Next weeks guests!
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Tool's unexpected finds in their music library
2w ago00:18:49Tap to summarizeThis week marks the 20th anniversary of Tool's huge album 10,000 Days. Back in 2013, Tool were in the country playing massive shows when drummer Danny Carey and bass player Justin Chancellor came into the triple j studios to Take 5 with Zan Rowe.As we mark the anniversary of Tool's chart topping album, let's time travel back to a Take 5 classic.The theme? Unexpected finds in their music library. The outcome? Unexpected joy from one of music's heaviest bands.It's Tool time! Tool's song choices:Deftones - Digital BathTrans Am - Space DockSophia - If A Change Is Gonna ComeMeshuggah - The Demon's Name Is SurveillanceTV On The Radio - Halfway Home00:08 Tool anniversary introduction01:03 Deftones, Chi and ages.01:35 Deftones - 'Digital Bath'03:10 Organic technology and Trans Am04:11 Trans Am - 'Space Dock'04:28 Downtime for Tool06:57 Sophia - 'If A Change Is Gonna Come'08:43 Inspiration in other heavy bands10:14 Meshuggah - 'The Demon's Name Is Surveillance'11:40 Surprising music choices for Tool and Neil Diamond14:45 TV On The Radio -'Halfway Home'16:52 Next weeks guest!
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Emma Louise Takes 5 with before and after
3w ago00:39:42Tap to summarizeIn the fifteen years since Emma Louise wowed us with her debut single 'Jungle', she’s shown all sides of herself, singing her story with vulnerability and reflection.Last year, Emma released the collaborative album Dumb with producer Flume. But it’s been 8 years since her last solo album, the daring and romantic Lilac Everything. This week, she returns with Sunshine for Happiness, an album that was actually recorded in 2019. Emma Louise joined Zan to talk more about the changes in her life between recording and release and to share her song selections in the theme of 'Before and After'.Emma Louise's song choices:Paul Simon – Still Crazy After All These YearsNick Drake – Pink MoonBruno Mars – Versace on the FloorDijon – The DressAlice Coltrane – Govinda Jai Jai00:51 Introduction to Emma Louise05:27 The theme of Before and After10:15 Paul Simon - 'Still Crazy After All These Years'11:30 Mexico holiday and Nick Drake14:35 Nick Drake - 'Pink Moon'15:45 New album and longlining for things21:55 How a pricey ride home led to discovering Bruno Mars25:26 Bruno Mars - 'Versace on the Floor'27:02 Sneak peak of Djion29:33 Djion - 'The Dress'30:45 Suffering, redemption and recognising the good times37:15 Alice Coltrane – 'Govinda Jai Jai'38:20 Wrap-up and next weeks guestShow notes:If you need someone to talk to, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Edited by Craig Schuftan.
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Billy Corgan's songs that make him feel good
4w ago00:31:13Tap to summarize35 years ago, we met a band called Smashing Pumpkins. Rising in the wave of American grunge, the Chicago band were led by the iconic voice of Billy Corgan and would rise and rise like all their contemporaries, over the coming years. If you know anything about music history, you know the story of the Pumpkins is a tumultuous one. But Billy has continued through it all. Back in 2012, Billy was in Australia to play Splendour in the Grass with the latest incarnation of Smashing Pumpkins. With a new album under their belt, he was in a buoyant mood and up for an epic conversation when he joined Zan to Take 5Billy is always good chat, but if you've ever wondered about the music that made him, this conversation is a dream. So settle in, don your flanny, and discover the songs that make Billy Corgan feel good.Billy Corgan's song choices:Yes - And You and IUFO - Love to LoveNeil Young - Ambulance BluesDavid Bowie - Space OddityLou Reed - Berlin00:23 Introduction to Billy Corgan01:43 Creating music during difficult times04:25 1972 and guitar supergroup Yes05:50 Yes - 'And You and I'07:38 When Billy discovered music11:43 British Hard Rock inspirations13:08 UFO - 'Love to Love'14:30 Moving away from mainstream needs15:23 Neil Young - 'Ambulance Blues'16:40 Sad music making you feel better18:50 The definitive anthem of alienation19:24 David Bowie - 'Space Oddity'20:40 Technology and disconnection 28:10 Lou Reed - 'Berlin'29:47 Next weeks guest
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Alexei Toliopoulos shares the soundtrack to his life
Apr 1600:49:23Tap to summarizeAlexei Toliopoulos is a lifelong cinephile. Known for his excellent podcasts including The Last Video Store, he’s a writer, comedian, filmmaker and loves talking about the movies that made us who we are today. The way he speaks about cinema invites everyone into the conversation. But what are the songs that soundtrack his life? And why?Dig into a joyful convo that will have you curating a playlist of songs and movies, for your weekend.Alexei Toliopoulos' song choices:Stewart Copeland - Don’t Box Me In George Dalaras - Mi Mou Thimonis Matia MouMikis Theodorakis - Theme from Serpico Buena Vista Social Club - Dos GardeniasGrace Jones - La Vie En Rose00:26 Alexei Toliopoulos introduction01:38 When did Alexei fall in love with movies?05:29 Francis Ford Coppola deep cuts13:54 Stewart Copeland - 'Don’t Box Me In'15:40 Coming of Age and George Dalaras 21:40 George Dalaras - 'Mi Mou Thimonis Matia Mou'24:05 Mikis and the hero of Greek music 30:02 Mikis Theodorakis - 'Theme from Serpico'31:15 Seeing the world through cinema 36:41 Buena Vista Social Club - 'Dos Gardenias'37:36 How cinema helped Alexei with communication45:20 Grace Jones - 'La Vie En Rose'47:32 Show notes and next weeks guest!Check out Alexei's podcast and live show details, via his Instagram.
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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Take 5 with time
Apr 900:53:25Tap to summarizeThirty years ago the world met Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Their debut album Revival introduced us to two incredible storytellers, singers and guitarists, and in the three decades since they’ve swept us away in song.It's long been on my bucket list to have them Take 5, and finally here it is. When thinking on a theme, I landed on time. Time, and their ruminations on time, have always swirled in their songs. They love old-time music, and take their time in getting your own songs right. How they responded to the theme, is one for the ages.Settle in for a deep, insightful, and intoxicating conversation with two of music's best.Gillian Welch and David Rawlings' song choices:Robert Johnson - Love in Vain The Stanley Brothers - Rank StrangersTownes Van Zandt - Pancho and Lefty (Live at the Old Quarter)The Carter Family & Johnny Cash - Will the Circle Be UnbrokenJohn Prine - Angel From Montgomery 00:55 Gillian Welch and David Rawlings introduction01:52 Three decades since the release of 'Revival'08:44 Choosing Robert Johnson12:32 Robert Johnson - 'Love in Vain'13:22 O Brother Where Art Thou18:07 Working with The Stanley Brothers17:59 The Stanley Brothers - 'Rank Strangers'26:13 Raw versions of songs28:10 Townes Van Zandt - 'Pancho and Lefty (Live at the Old Quarter)'32:35 Recording things as live34:32 The Carter Family & Johnny Cash - 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken'40:37 Gillian and David finding their harmony44:33 Hope for something better48:48 John Prine - 'Angel From Montgomery'51:33 Show notes and next weeks guest!
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Apr 200:46:53Tap to summarizeAre you ready for some incredible stories? Take 5 always gifts us with some cracking yarns, but this week’s episode takes the cake. In fact, I’ve had more responses to Ed Le Brocq’s Take 5 than any other, in ages.Ed used to be Eddie Ayers, a legendary ABC Classic FM broadcaster who has shared his life of adventure with us over the past two decades. Ed is a cellist, viola, and violin player, and has gifted his talents to others; teaching school kids in Afghanistan, and playing for Uyghurs in the remote deserts of China.We’ll get to those stories soon… but this might give you a sense of why I asked Ed to Take 5. Across four books, Ed has shared his stories of travel and self-discovery with us, and music has always been at his centre. From Joni Mitchell to shredding violas to Ry Cooder, this is an extraordinary conversation about the power of love, self-belief, adventure and of course, music. Ed Le Brocq's song choices:Joni Mitchell – A Case of YouMaria Theresia von Paradis – SicilienneElton John – Your SongPaul Hindemith - Viola Sonata, Op. 25, No. 1: IV. Rasendes ZeitmassRy Cooder and V. M. Bhatt – Isa Lei00:33 Ed Le Brocq introduction01:52 Having a restless spirit04:55 Memories of the seventies and Joni Mitchell07:21 Joni Mitchell - 'A Case of You'07:55 Ed's love of the Cello14:30 Travelling the world with music17:59 Maria Theresia von Paradis – 'Sicilienne'18:50 Interpreting music in your way20:20 Listening to music as a musician28:10 Elton John - 'Your Song'29:10 Music as the universal language32:30 Classic music with an edge35:42 Paul Hindemith - 'Viola Sonata, Op. 25, No. 1: IV. Rasendes Zeitmass'36:45 Classic FM audience and shredding42:30 Depression and "the cover of grey silt"44:08 Ry Cooder and V. M. Bhatt – 'Isa Lei'44:06 Show notes and next weeks guests!Show notes:If you need someone to talk to, call Lifeline on 13 11 14
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Tim Rogers Takes 5 with "a living"
Mar 2600:49:36Tap to summarizeWhere do you begin with Tim Rogers? For more than 30 years he has been the soundtrack to our lives. As frontman for You Am I, an acclaimed solo artist and keen collaborator, an actor, author and once even a Double J broadcaster.He's made a living in more ways than one, and his approach to living has shifted over the years. A long time coming, I invited Tim to Take 5 and explore this idea of a living; what makes a good life, and what it means to be alive. And he didn't disappoint.Tim Rogers' song choices:Magic Dirt – IceJake Thackray – The BullJoni Mitchell – Just Like This TrainNRBQ – I Want You Bad Martha Wainwright & Linda Thompson – Or Nothing At All00:39 Tim Rogers introduction 01:30 Memories of watching Magic Dirt on Rage 04:21 Magic Dirt — 'Ice'07:45 Making a living as an artist & mowing lawns10:31 Jake Thackray explainer15:00 Jake Thackray— 'The Bull’21:41 Tim’s later in life love of Joni Mitchell26:07 Joni Mitchell — 'Just Like This Train'32:08 Rewriting and revisiting your own songs33:55 NRBQ explainer & Tim’s obsession36:27 NRBQ — 'I Want You Bad'39:05 You Am I ‘Hourly Daily’ anniversary and going pop46:30 Linda Thompson explainer & inspiring songwriting53:41 Martha Wainwright & Linda Thompson — 'Or Nothing At All'55:20 Conclusion + next week's guest!Show NotesTo see Tim perform live, check out his tour dates here: https://tim-rogers.com.au/
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Lizzy Hoo's life escapades
Mar 1900:51:41Tap to summarizeComedian Lizzy Hoo has been everywhere the past few years. When she’s not doing stand up, she’s popping up on Have You Been Paying Attention?, and hosting her own podcast The Lizzy Hoo Show.Lizzy has made travel shows, and is even the voice of an airline. She's one of those people who says YES to life. She also has also got a razor sharp wit, and more than a few adventurous tales which is why I invited her to Take 5. I didn't realise it'd become a beautiful lesson in how to live.Lizzy Hoo's song choices:Arctic Monkeys — 'Dancing Shoes'Journey — 'Don’t Stop Believin’The Lemons — 'Monad'Snoop Dogg — 'Who Am I (What’s My Name)?'Camille — 'Ta Douleur'00:34 Lizzy Hoo introduction and Take 5 prep02:40 Music's role in Lizzy's life 04:53 North America adventures in a $500 car09:23 Arctic Monkeys — 'Dancing Shoes'10:45 The Hoo's as a family13:30 Karaoke in Japan ski towns16:40 Journey — 'Don’t Stop Believin’18:13 Music and comedy in Lizzys world19:50 Moving to Mongolia 26:30 The Lemons — 'Monad'29:13 Lizzy's many careers & falling into comedy37:48 Snoop Dogg — 'Who Am I (What’s My Name)?'39:50 Lizzy's life update and having broad shoulders43:06 Turning travel into career 48:10 Camille — 'Ta Douleur'49:50 Conclusion + next week's guest!Show NotesTo see Lizzy perform live on her national tour, check out her dates here: https://www.lizzyhoo.com/
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Liberation
Mar 1200:41:00Tap to summarizeSophie Ellis-Bextor knows how to fill a dancefloor. Across 8 albums, and a double indemnity hit in "Murder on the Dancefloor", she's made a name for herself as a pop-disco queen. When she’s not on stage or in a recording studio, Sophie is throwing a kitchen disco, hosting her Spinning Plates podcast, and publishing books.Sophie’s latest album Perimenopop takes stock of where she is today. The lessons learned, the way love evolves, and the place she finds herself. It's through-line is liberation, so I asked her to choose her favourite songs of freedom.Sophie Ellis-Bextor's song choices:Sylvester — 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)'Madonna — 'Express Yourself'George Michael — 'Freedom 90'Sigrid — 'Mine Right Now'Prince & the Revolution — 'Let's Go Crazy'00:34 Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Musical Journey02:15 Making new music 25 years after debut04:55 Disco escapism and the queer community support09:23 Sylvester – 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)'06:23 Indie rock beginnings and Groovejet 15:40 Obsession with Madonna and pleasure13:39 Madonna – 'Express Yourself'19:08 Is it better for women in pop music now?22:37 Loving completely and opening for George Michael 26:32 George Michael – 'Freedom! '90'27:18 Writing new album and mid life29:09 Sigrid – 'Mine Right Now'29:50 Going through Murder on the Dancefloor resurgence 34:06 The drama of Prince 35:25 Prince & the Revolution – 'Let's Go Crazy'38:11 Conclusion, Susan Rogers Prince story + next week's guest!Show NotesCheck out the Take 5 episode with Prince's sound engineer Susan Rogers!
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