#11 - William Barton

How does an one of Australia’s leading performer/composers in the classical world use the didgeridoo, an Indigenous Australian wind instrument, dating back over 1000 years, to navigate a more contemporary musical styles, expanding the horizons of the instrument and the culture and landscape it represents? Todays guest is William Barton. Composer, Producer, Multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist that is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading Didgerido players and composers. He has performed with Philharmonic Orchestras of London and Berlin to historic events at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day 2019 and the Beijing Olympics. But this chat takes place at the office of his publishers in 2019, in a studio in Sydney. He explore his Kalkadunga heritage, growing up on a cattle farm, and the focus or philosophy he personally uses to frame his music… His playing & artistry. Don’t forget to subscribe for a new episode every single Friday. Oh and you can find out what I’m up to hear some of my new album at bradleymccawofficial.com William Barton's website Listen to William's music on Spotify More about the Didgeridoo Produced by Old Fashioned Studios Hosted by Bradley McCaw Sound design by Matt Erskine & Cross Point Solutions Story Producer & additional engineering by Gilang Candraditya Theme composed by James Ryan