Neil Finn is one of our greatest living songwriters. In Split Enz and Crowded House, solo and in his collaborations, his tunes have become the soundtrack to our lives.
I’ve been chasing Neil to Take 5 for the TV series since the beginning, and finally he said yes. Even better, he invited us to film at his own studios. Roundhead, a pale green building on an ... Show More
Jan 19
Best of Take 5: Aaron Chen
It's been a stratospheric rise for comedian, Aaron Chen.Getting his start in stand-up, he won a heap of fans starring in Fisk, and his charming stint on Taskmaster.But at the top of his game, he left Australia to start again in New York City.For his Take 5, Aaron shared one song ... Show More
11m 45s
Aug 2022
Relaxing Piano Playlist Series 1 Episode 1
Send a textFeeling stressed? Need to unwind? Then how about some gentle relaxing music for you to ease into. Come and join me as your host, James Quinn as I take you through some wonderful music as I play for you on my own piano ranging from Bach, Mozart, Chopin and more. In this ... Show More
31m 33s
Jul 2023
Relaxing Piano Playlist Series 4 Episode 4
Send a textFeeling tired? Need to unwind? Then how about some gentle, soothing piano music? Welcome to the Episode 4 of the Fourth Series in the Relaxing Piano Playlist! In this episode, I perform for you music by Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Faure, Tchaicovsky, and the Second Mo ... Show More
33m 16s
Oct 2024
The virtuosity of Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder may be our modern day Mozart. A child prodigy, he joined Motown as a preadolescent where he was marketed as “Little” Stevie Wonder. He wowed audiences with his virtuosic command of the piano, harmonica, drums and of course, vocals. At just 13, he had his first numbe ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2021
Miloš Karadaglić | Guitarist
The Montenegrin guitarist talks about falling in love with the guitar in Montenegro, ‘growing up’ in London, his favourite guitar to play, the healing power of Mozart and his latest album The Moon & The Forest. Recordings featured: Joby Talbot: Ink Dark Moon – Luminoso (Miloš Kar ... Show More
40m 22s
Jun 2019
"Tiny Dancer" and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John
<p>Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin wrote so many great songs over the years that it was impossible to pick a single one for Strong Songs. So, why not do two? Kirk dives into a pair of classics by the storied songwriting duo, talking about Elton's chameleon-like voice, h ... Show More
46m 42s