Trumpeter, producer and label founder Matthew Halsall sits down with Gondwana Records’ DJ, Mari* to chat about his musical origins, passions outside of music and to dive deeper into his landmark new album ‘An Ever Changing View’.
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
