FEATURE:
All the Love
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A Kate Bush Podcast
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WHILST this is the second article this week…
IN THIS PHOTO: Kate Bush attends a record signing at Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street, London in September 1982 for her album, The Dreaming/PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images
that serves my own desires and aspirations, there is a wider point to both. When talking about Desert Island Discs on Wednesday and which songs I would choose if I ever made it onto the show (the chance of that happening is practically zilch), I was interested in the music we remember and how songs can link us to particular moments in life. Why do we keep certain tracks close and what separates the very best from the rest? It is interesting to wonder, and I think all of us would jump at the chance to discuss the songs that mean the most to us on the radio This will definitely be my last Kate Bush-related feature of the year, because I am aware that I have published more than my fair share this year! I think the big goal for next year is going to be getting a podcast together. Maybe it will not be fully where I want it to be, but I would definitely like to be closer to having a finished product. I have toyed with the idea of a music podcast that dissects certain genres and years because, when you look at the music podcasts available on the market, there are few that do that. Maybe that is a bit general, but I do feel like there is a lack of genuine breadth and variation on most radio stations. That might be something I’ll put out in years to come.
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Right now, there is that one dream: a Kate Bush project. I am working on an idea for a T.V. documentary but, as that requires a production company and a lot more planning, it does take quite a while to make that happen – there are few production companies who make music documentaries, so it is a very gradual process. I have written about great music podcasts that dissect albums and go into real details. I do not think there are enough podcasts that shine a light on an artist’s back catalogue or look at albums in a lot of depth. One artist whose albums warrant serious exploration and unpacking is Kate Bush. Radio stations, as I keep saying, are culpable of playing the same songs of hers over and over. One would be forgiven for thinking the tracks we hear is all she has recorded, or they are the only tracks worth listening to. I hope stations are more broad-minded regarding Bush’s music in the future as a lot of her songs do not get played. It is a real shame, as Kate Bush is one of the greatest songwriters who has ever lived; so varied, extraordinary and original. The purpose of this feature is two-fold: to wonder why there are so few Kate Bush podcasts available and look at the rise of podcasts in general. I can understand why so many people are starting their own podcasts. One is free to discuss what they want, and it means everyone has a voice.
The barriers I have regarding podcasts relate to cost and space. If you want to a great-sounding podcast with a professional feel, it can be a bit expensive. There are great how-to guides if you want to know how to put a podcast together. There are also guides out there that tell you what equipment you need for a podcast. Whilst it would be relatively easy to set up a podcast, I always worry about the cost; not just the initial layout, but the ongoing cost when it comes to guests and song clearance. Above all of that is the urge to give proper respect and focus to an artist who continues to amaze and captivate, over forty since her debut single. There are some great Kate Bush podcasts out there, but I don’t think there is anything that properly dives into her albums with guest contributions; looks inside the songs and discusses her life and evolution. When it comes to ambitions, I usually take an idea as far as I can and, if too much time passes, I put it aside. When it comes to Kate Bush, the flame has not died down. Countless musicians name her as an influence and there is still nobody in the industry like her. Her music is endlessly fascinating, and I think a few of her albums are very under-explored and underrated. Even though Kate Bush has not released an album since 2011, you know there will be another album coming; what she has already put out into the world is so spellbinding and interesting. I am hoping to get some interest from production companies and podcast specialists, as I am sort of starting from the ground up and do not have previous podcast experience – even though I have plenty of knowledge and passion when it comes to Kate Bush. I will make the rest of my posts this week less me-centric, but I am looking forward to 2020 and moving in a slightly new direction. One of my goals is to make a Kate Bush podcast (called All the Love, named after a song from her album, The Dreaming) something…
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Of a reality.