Episodes
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Episode 7: Kate Bush songs about Womanhood
Yes, Kate Bush is a woman and in a few songs, she has shared some of her personal ideas on womanhood. From the youthful exuberance of 'Room for the Life', with its exhortations that women are 'built tough' to the sensitive honesty of 'This Woman's Work', we can get some impression of how Kate's...
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Episode 6: Kate Bush songs about important social and political issues
What do people expect from a Kate Bush song? Soaring melodies? Mythical creatures? Fantasy? So I've heard, but in fact much of Kate Bush's music is heavily rooted in the here and now. Many of her songs deal with critically important issues which pertain to the world today, such as war,...
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Episode 5: Kate Bush songs about sexual love (Licenses with APRA pending)
Kate doesn't shy away from singing about the most intimate subject matter - eros, passion, sexual love. But she has a way of discussing sex which is unusual in our modern music world. This isn't sex as power or objectification. This is sex as passion, connection and joy. In this episode, we…
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Episode 4: Kate Bush songs about existential questions and self knowledge (Licences with APRA pending)
We all ask ourselves the deep questions. And we may look for answers in faith, in travel, in self analysis or great philosophers or dreams. Kate is no different, but unlike most of us, she has shared her explorations with her listeners, through song. So, in this episode, we attempt to understand...
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Episode 3: Kate Bush songs on childhood and growing up (Licenses with APRA pending)
Kate can convey the innocence of childhood and the confusion of growing up like no other artist. 'Mother Stands for Comfort' and 'All we ever look for' explore the complex parent-child dynamics and 'Reaching out' expresses our innate need to relate to each other and be loved. Be ready to recall...
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Episode 2: Kate Bush songs inspired by Historical figures (Licenses with APRA pending)
Welcome to this episode of the Kate Bush radio show. Join me as we discuss her song about the British classical composer Frederick Delius, and the fascinating true story behind her song Houdini, exploring life after death. Kate also invites us into the worlds of Joan of Arc and Elvis Presley....
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Episode 1: Kate Bush songs inspired by literature (Licenses with APRA pending)
In this episode, we discuss songs by Kate which have been inspired by literature, including poems, books, autobiographies. We discuss the traditional poem behind 'The Kick Inside', and the true story which inspired, 'Cloudbusting'. Feedback is very welcome at my blog:...
About this show
We discuss the meaning and inspiration behind the songs of Kate Bush. Join me to explore the literature, movies, historical figures and personal stories which feature in her work and share in my enthusiasm!
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Angela
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