Gondwana Records – Podcast
Welcome to the Gondwana Records Podcast. Our presenter Mari* is joined by trumpeter / label founder Matthew Halsall and pianist / singer-songwriter Hania Rani for two 4-part series exploring the artists’ musical origins, passions outside of music and their respective new albums, ‘An Ever Changing View’ and ‘Ghosts’.
Ep.01 Matthew Halsall – Beginnings in Music
Matthew Halsall discusses key moments and memories from his childhood with presenter Mari*, recalling the experiences that shaped his musical tastes and artistic journey.
Tracklist:
Matthew Halsall – Positive Activity
Matthew Halsall – Mudita
Matthew Halsall – Life
Phil France (Mr.Scruff Remix) – Joy of Brass
Matthew Halsall – I’ve Found Joy
Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra – Journey in Satchidananda
Matthew Halsall – Sending My Love
Opening Theme:
The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours
Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Jingles:
Portico Quartet – Art in theAge of Automation
GoGo Penguin – Hopopono
Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun
End Theme:
Portico Quartet – Warm Data
Ep.02 Matthew Halsall – Vision for Gondwana Records + Q&A
Matthew Halsall shares the story, vision and thoughts behind Gondwana Records, as well as answering a variety of questions from his listeners.
Tracklist:
Jasmine Myra – Words Left Unspoken
Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestral – Daan Park
Matthew Halsall – Joyful Spirit of the Universe
Matthew Halsall – Together
Matthew Halsall – Song of Charlie
Opening Theme:
The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours
Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Jingles:
GoGo Penguin – Hopopono
Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun
End Theme:
Portico Quartet – Warm Data
Ep.03 Matthew Halsall – Sketching with Sounds
Matthew Halsall talks us through the magical locations where he composed his new album ‘An Ever Changing View’ and plays some of his treasured, custom-made percussion that features on the record.
Tracklist:
Matthew Halsall – Water Street
Matthew Halsall – Mountains, Trees and Seas
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Matthew Halsall – Field of Vision
Matthew Halsall – Triangles in the Sky
Opening Theme:
The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours
Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Jingles:
Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun
End Theme:
Portico Quartet – Warm Data
Ep.04 Matthew Halsall – Weaving New Worlds + Q&A
Matthew Halsall walks us through ‘An Ever Changing View’, exploring the thoughts and processes behind the music and the beautiful tapestry on the album artwork. The episode closes with questions from Matthew’s listeners.
Tracklist:
Matthew Halsall – An Ever Changing View
Matthew Halsall – Water Street
Matthew Halsall – Calder Shapes
Matthew Halsall – Field of Vision
Matthew Halsall – Natural Movement
Opening Theme:
The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours
Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Jingles:
GoGo Penguin – Hopopono
Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun
End Theme:
Portico Quartet – Warm Data
Ep.05 Hania Rani – Life with Piano
Hania Rani guides us through stories of her musical childhood, finding her sound between Warsaw and Berlin, and sending her demos to Gondwana Records.
Tracklist:
Hania Rani – F Major
Hania Rani – Sun
Hania Rani – Dreamy
Hania Rani – Esja
Hania Rani – Tennen
Hania Rani – Summer
Opening Theme:
The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours
Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Jingles:
Portico Quartet – Art in the Age of Automation
Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun
End Theme:
Portico Quartet – Warm Data
Ep.06 Hania Rani – Artistic Explorations + Q&A
Hania Rani shares her thoughts and feelings behind performing live, discovering new art, and composing for theatre and film, as well as answering a variety of questions from her listeners.
Tracklist:
Hania Rani – Eden
Hania Rani – Time
Hania Rani – Hawaii Oslo
Hania Rani – Nest
Hania Rani – Soleil Pâle
Hania Rani – Letter to Glass
Hania Rani – In Between
Hania Rani – Buka
Hania Rani – Ombelico
Opening Theme:
The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours
Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Jingles:
Portico Quartet – Art in the Age of Automation
Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun
End Theme:
Portico Quartet – Warm Data
Ep.07 Hania Rani – Inspired by Ghosts
Hania Rani dives deep into her new album ‘Ghosts’, sharing the ethereal, liminal and haunted inspirations behind the music.
Tracklist:
Hania Rani – Dancing with Ghosts (ft. Duncan Bellamy)
Hania Rani – Oltre Terra
Hania Rani – The Boat
Hania Rani – A Day in Never
Hania Rani – Moans
Hania Rani – Oltre Terra
Hania Rani – The Thin Line (ft. Duncan Bellamy)
Hania Rani – Dancing with Ghosts (ft. Patrick Watson)
Hania Rani – Whispering House (ft. Olafur Arnalds)
Opening Theme:
The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours
Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Jingles:
Portico Quartet – Art in the Age of Automation
Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun
End Theme:
Portico Quartet – Warm Data
Ep.08 Hania Rani – Searching for Ghosts + Q&A
Hania Rani picks up the conversation about her latest album ‘Ghosts’ with an introspective and intimate exploration of the making of the record. She closes the episode by answering questions from her listeners.
Tracklist:
Hania Rani – A Day In Never
Hania Rani – Nostalgia
Hania Rani – Oltre Terra
Hania Rani – Dancing with Ghosts (ft. Patrick Watson)
Hania Rani – Thin Line (ft. Duncan Bellamy)
Hania Rani – Don’t Break My Heart (ft. Duncan Bellamy)
Hania Rani – Komeda
Opening Theme:
The Gondwana Orchestra – Colours
Forgiveness – Next Time Could Be Your Last Time
Matthew Halsall – Tracing Nature
Jingles:
Portico Quartet – Art in theAge of Automation
Matthew Halsall – Salute to the Sun
End Theme:
Portico Quartet – Warm Data
