Re: a wake, a sample, a rebirth

03/13/25 • 52 min

Steve Pretty On The Origin of the Pieces

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In this special 25th episode of Steve Pretty on the Origin of the Pieces, Steve takes a moment to reflect, celebrate, and introduce something new.

00:00 - Intro & Live Shows

Steve reflects on recent gigs at Wilton’s & Also Festival.

04:57 - Podcast Evolution & Short Break

Big changes ahead: new website, workflow, and video podcast format.

09:05 - The Video Podcast Upgrade

From Episode 26, watch on Spotify, YouTube, and more.

11:34 - New Segment: Clip n Mix

Listeners send in audio/video snippets, and Steve turns them into music.

Submit via [email protected] or social media.

14:52 - The Story Behind ‘Reawake’

How surviving the 2004 tsunami and attending his own memorial gig led to this song.

20:39 - Making Music from a Heartbeat

Steve records his daughter’s first ultrasound heartbeat and turns it into music.

26:26 - Sound Design Breakdown

Steve demos how he transforms the heartbeat into a full track using sampling & processing.

36:21 - Full Track: ‘Reawake’

Hear Hackney Colliery Band’s emotional piece, featuring his daughter’s heartbeat.

44:37 - Reflections on Survival & Creativity

How the tsunami shaped Steve’s outlook and approach to music.

49:34 - What’s Next?

Steve takes a short break before the video relaunch.

Send in your Clip n Mix submissions!

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In this special 25th episode of Steve Pretty on the Origin of the Pieces, Steve takes a moment to reflect, celebrate, and introduce something new.

00:00 - Intro & Live Shows

Steve reflects on recent gigs at Wilton’s & Also Festival.

04:57 - Podcast Evolution & Short Break

Big changes ahead: new website, workflow, and video podcast format.

09:05 - The Video Podcast Upgrade

From Episode 26, watch on Spotify, YouTube, and more.

11:34 - New Segment: Clip n Mix

Listeners send in audio/video snippets, and Steve turns them into music.

Submit via [email protected] or social media.

14:52 - The Story Behind ‘Reawake’

How surviving the 2004 tsunami and attending his own memorial gig led to this song.

20:39 - Making Music from a Heartbeat

Steve records his daughter’s first ultrasound heartbeat and turns it into music.

26:26 - Sound Design Breakdown

Steve demos how he transforms the heartbeat into a full track using sampling & processing.

36:21 - Full Track: ‘Reawake’

Hear Hackney Colliery Band’s emotional piece, featuring his daughter’s heartbeat.

44:37 - Reflections on Survival & Creativity

How the tsunami shaped Steve’s outlook and approach to music.

49:34 - What’s Next?

Steve takes a short break before the video relaunch.

Send in your Clip n Mix submissions!

👉 Stay connected:

📧 Join the mailing list for updates, exclusive content & ticket offers: www.originofthepieces.com

💰 Support the show on Patreon: Get behind-the-scenes access and bonus goodies.

📲 Follow Steve on social media: @stevepretty on Instagram, @steveprettymusic on TikTok

Get bonus content on Patreon

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Previous Episode

Vocal coaching, twanging and Matters of Life and Death

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In this episode of 'Steve Pretty on the Origin of the Pieces', Steve Pretty returns after a long hiatus to share his exciting adventures, including a trip to Morocco. He discusses the erratic podcast schedule, future plans for the show, and reflects on notable past episodes, such as the interview with Finnish throat singer Pelkkä Poutanen.

The episode features an in-depth conversation with vocal coach Juliet Russell about the mechanics of the human voice, vocal techniques, and the importance of emotional connection in music. The show concludes with an update on previous guest Nathaniel Dye, who has recently been honored with an MBE for his contributions to cancer awareness and NHS campaigning.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:12 Recent Adventures and Moroccan Music

02:52 Exciting Plans for 2025

03:41 Recap of Episode 23 and Wilton's Music Hall Show

08:31 Upcoming Wilton's Show and Special Guests

11:31 Interview with Vocal Coach Juliet Russell

24:47 Unlocking Your Natural Musicality

25:59 Learning by Listening and Copying

27:33 Understanding Timbre and Instrumental Voices

29:20 Breathing Techniques for Singing and Playing Instruments

32:00 Interactive Vocal Exercises

36:56 Celebrating Musical Achievements and Personal Stories

38:47 Nathaniel Dye's Inspiring Journey and Album

41:03 Closing Remarks and Final Song

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World Poetry Day Special! Robin Ince, conch baths and BRIAN BLESSED (kind of)

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Description:

To mark World Poetry Day, Steve drops a surprise bonus episode featuring writer, comedian, and poet Robin Ince, recorded live at Wilton’s Music Hall.

Robin performs a series of poems—some whimsical, some urgent—including one inspired by Steve’s conch bath performance at ALSO Festival. That performance also makes an appearance here in audio form, with seashells and electronics combining into something... well, unusual.

The episode closes with reflections on music, abstraction, and the emotional power of sound.

Timecodes:

00:00 – Intro: why this bonus episode exists

01:04 – Robin Ince at Wilton’s: poems and reflections

02:06 – Poem: The Conch Bath (plus excerpt from Steve’s performance at ALSO Festival)

09:00 – Poem: Not All Men

12:08 – Poem: Creation Envy

13:47 – Poem: Let Me Celebrate You Now

15:24 – Robin and Steve on the point of music

Watch the video version (including Robin onstage and Steve in the lake at ALSO Festival):

📺 youtube.com/@StevePretty

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