EPISODE · Nov 19, 2024 · 29 MIN
There's nothing like talking to Omar about Prince and his idol Stevie Wonder. In part 1 we discuss being hailed as a musical prodigy, influences, collaborators and the creative process. Not to be missed.
from How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson. · host Omar Lye Fook, Gavin Calder, Sam Bleazard
INTRO2mins - Learning his craft as a child, and a musical education, culminating at The Guildhall School of Music.3mins - Always being comfortable with music as a craft...and having to choose over football.4mins - First Omar composition...at 14?5mins30s - Scholarship vs a record deal...6mins - Music theory vs feel...7mins - Things Omar's Dad taught him about music.8mins30s - The Talkin' Loud Acid Jazz scene in London in the early 90s10mins - Having longevity11mins30s - Maintaining a unique sound...and a new album - Omar's 9th14mins - Not feeling burdened by the musical prodigy tag15mins - Influences, Ohio Players, family and the music that shaped Omar. 15mins30s - learning Level 42 bass lines as a teenager16mins - Collaborating with legends in the music business...18mins - Hanging out with Stevie Wonder in London20mins - Favourite Prince tracks22mins - Best By Far?23mins - Orchestral sounds, Philly Soul and peer respect27mins - not courting the mainstream How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.LINKSPlease follow me on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like to interact with the show on social media.Email me at: [email protected] if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show. #prince4ever #love4oneanother
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Omar burst onto the UK and world music scene as a prodigious young teenage talent, and was signed to the Talkin' Loud label in the early 90s. Emerging from the London Acid Jazz scene alongside seminal groups like The Young Disciples, The Brand New Heavies and Jamiroquai, he made waves with breakout soul ballad There's Nothing Like This, and early albums such as 1992s Music. Having never compromised his musical and artistic integrity to court mainstream success his eclectic output has won him the admiring ears of many of the industry's biggest names. He's collaborated with Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Paul Weller, Leon Ware, Lamont Dozier and of course one of his biggest idols Stevie Wonder. In this candid conversation he discusses being compared to the likes of Prince and Stevie, but also how he's maintained his career over the last 30 years. 'Essensual' listening...
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There's nothing like talking to Omar about Prince and his idol Stevie Wonder. In part 1 we discuss being hailed as a musical prodigy, influences, collaborators and the creative process. Not to be missed.
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