The Craft of Writing Podcast

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Join Sam Hall as he talks to some of the most exciting composers, lyricists and theatre-makers about all things writing. Expect in depth chats about lyrics, melody, harmony, orchestration, dramaturgy and much more. Join Sam for a deep dive into the constructs of writing musical theatre.

  1. 11/24/2023

    S2 Episode 9: Benjamin Scheuer

    We're back, and this week I talk to singer-songwriter Benjamin Scheuer. Ben's shows include 'The Lion' & 'Mountain for Elodie' and has won several awards including the Kleban Prize for Lyrics. Instagram/Twitter - benjaminscheuer Songs featured: 1. 'The Lion' from The Lion 2. 'Cookie Tin Banjo' from The Lion 3. 'Weather The Storm' from The Lion 4. 'Hello Jemima' from A Mountain for Elodie 5. 'A Mountain for Elodie' from A Mountain for Elodie 6. 'Hibernate with Me' from Hibernate With Me (book)

    1h 1m

  2. 10/27/2023

    S2 Episode 8: Jordan Paul Clarke

    This week I talk to Jordan Paul Clarke about his work as a composer and MD. Insta - jordanpaulclarke Twitter - jordanclarkemus Music featured in this episode: 1. 'Any Day Now' from Angry Salmon (Sung by Grace Mouat) 2. 'Boreham Wood' from Friday Night Sinner (written with and performed by Candy Gigi) 3. 'Everywhere I Look' (written with Francesca Forristal) 4. ' Facebook Ad' from Public Domain (written with and performed by Francesca Forristal) 5. 'Really Good Stuff' from Public Domain (written with and performed by Francesca Forristal) 6. 'Lovely Boat' from Public Domain (written with and performed by Francesca Forristal)

    59 min

  3. 10/20/2023

    S2 Episode 7: Caroline Kay

    This week I chat with the fantastic singer-songwriter, actor and musical theatre writer Caroline Kay. Instagram/Twitter - carolinekay117 Music featured in this episode: 1. 'A Million Things' from Daisy 2. 'Light The Way' from Daisy 3. 'Beyond The Common Ground' from Deaf West Musical (title TBC) 4. 'Half of My Heart' from The Space Between 5. 'Holding onto Hope' from The Hardest Part (film currently in development) 6. 'Better Than You' from her 2nd EP 'Tricks'

    45 min

  4. 10/13/2023

    S2 Episode 6: Tom Deering - Orchestration Special

    This week something a little different... I talk to Orchestrator, Composer and Musical Supervisor Tom Deering about his life and work. Tom has orchestrated such shows as 'Standing At The Skies Edge', the wildly different 'Carousel' at Regent Park 2021, 'Wonder.Land', working with such artists as Damon Albarn and Richard Hawley. Listen to the soundtrack of 'Standing At The Skies Edge' on Spotify to hear Tom's beautiful work.

    1h 8m

  5. 10/06/2023

    S2 Episode 5: Anderson & Freeman

    We're back! This week I talk with Mark Anderson and Lee Freeman. We talk about their show 'Proud', a musical about conversion therapy. Instagram - leeandmarkmusic Music featured in this episode, all from 'Proud': 1. 'Make Them Proud' 2. 'We Love You s You Are' - Sung by Rebecca Lock & Chris Draper 3. 'The Man Inside' 4. 'Just Us' 5. 'You Almighty' 6. 'The Temptation of Me' - Sung by Jordan Luke Gage

    56 min

  6. 09/22/2023

    S2 Episode 4: Annabelle Lee Revak

    This week I talk to Annabelle Lee Revak about her writing and process. We also talk about her musical 'Train on Fire' recently performed at MT festival 2023. Twitter - AnnabelleLRevak Instagram - annabelleleerevak Music featured in this episode: 1. 'Sing to Fill the Silence' from Windsong 2. 'Mad Woman' from Train on Fire 3. 'Lullaby for the Burning Girl' from Train on Fire 4. 'Broken Though it Be' from Windsong 5. 'Listen' from Train on Fire 6. 'The Last Tale I Will Ever Tell' from Windsong

    42 min

  7. 09/15/2023

    S2 Episode 3: Neil Bastian

    This week I interview composer and passionate new musical supporter Neil Bastian. We discuss his writing process as well as his musical 'The Rise and Fall of Vinnie and Paul', based on the true story of Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin's 'friendship'. Songs featured (all from The Rise and Fall of Vinnie and Paul): 1. Sunflower Power 2. Our Little Yellow House 3. A Fistful of Brushes 4. Me and My Mind 5. Way Past Midnight 6. Red is the Colour

    51 min

  8. 09/08/2023

    S2 Episode 2: Hilmi Jaidin

    This week I talk with Hilmi Jaidin and we really get into some detail, especially with lyrics! Twitter - @HilmiJaidin Instagram - hilmijaidinmusicals Songs featured in this episode: 1. 'Our Unnamed Southeast Asian Country' from Cruel, Inhuman & Degrading2. 'Deserve To Die' from Shift+Alt+Right 3. 'A Good Guy With A Gun' from Airbourne4. 'My Mom' from Shift+Alt+Right5. 'Speak Now' from Cruel, Inhuman & Degrading6. 'The World Goes Away When You Sleep' from Airbourne

    1 hr
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Join Sam Hall as he talks to some of the most exciting composers, lyricists and theatre-makers about all things writing. Expect in depth chats about lyrics, melody, harmony, orchestration, dramaturgy and much more. Join Sam for a deep dive into the constructs of writing musical theatre.

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