Rock n roll defibrillators, bierhall melodies and tech trance

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In this (yet again) slightly delayed episode - this time due to computer meltdown in the middle of some major deadlines, which is FUN - Steve serves up a tasty German special, inspired by Oktoberfest and his recent visits to Munich and Berlin. He promotes an upcoming gig at Wilton’s Music Hall, including announcing incredible guests Guy Pratt, Robin Ince, and Theon Cross. The episode then goes on to explore German beer hall music, with insights from Wolfgang King in Munich, and dives into tech trance through a visit to Berlin's techno scene. The Genre Tombola section presents Steve's tech trance adaptation of a traditional drinking song, Prosit, because of course it does. Upcoming plans include episodes on avant-garde metal and the eagerly awaited flamenco genre, Tonas.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:29 Podcast Updates and Listener Feedback

02:43 Special Guests Announcement

06:07 Genre Tombola: German Special

08:44 DefibFest: A Musical Charity Event

21:36 Exploring Munich's Beer Halls

25:37 The Evolution of Music in Bavarian Beer Halls

26:18 Composing Beer Hall Music

26:40 Unique Instrument Lineup in Beer Hall Band

28:08 The Role of the Harp in Beer Hall Music

31:05 The Tradition of Stammtisch

33:10 The Prosit Song Tradition

34:39 The Purpose of Music in Beer Halls

36:24 Exploring Tech Trance

37:12 Understanding EDM and Its Elements

42:37 The Techno Experience in Berlin

46:22 Creating a Tech Trance Track

50:40 Upcoming Genres and Closing Remarks

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