The Spark's Desire
by Vix Bourne & Chris Harper
Vix Bourne and Chris Harper are two highly experienced professional musicians who have been played widely across the radio including having been play-listed on BBC Radio 2, they have also toured extensively across the UK and in Europe. As The Spark's Desire expect soaring ethereal vocals and expressive slide guitar balanced with live beats and electronic atmospheres.The Spark's Desire delivering fortnightly podcasts into the art of creating new music. With over 25 years of experience performing, producing and educating, this is an honest, open and raw podcast, warts and all. Over time they will be reporting from festivals, interviewing other musicians, discussing techniques on their instruments including guitars, vocals, flute, synths and electronics. “…two highly accomplished musicians…”Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2
Episodes
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Gig Preparation
What is it like gigging as professional musicians? How do you prepare? Vix and Chris share their experiences through real time footage of a gig day. Real life experiences and stories from Victoria Bourne and Chris Harper with over 30 years experience in the music business and as music educators.…
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Making A Music Video No.1
What are the successful ways to make a music video? We talk with special guest Sheridan James Lunt about what inspires him and his creative process, sharing stories and examples. In this episode we discuss the video ‘City Slumber’ by Hangover Square which received over 300,000 views and numerous...
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Songwriting Process No.1
How do you write songs as a band? What equipment do you use? In this episode Vix and Chris discuss where inspiration for lyrics can come from, layering of different musical textures, the chords, and it ends with a full live performance to demonstrate the finished piece. Real life experiences and...
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How Do You Become A Musician?
How do you become a musician? Vix and Chris discuss traditional and non traditional routes exploring...how do you become a musician? What makes someone want to be a musician? What’s it really like living as a musician? Real life experiences and stories from Victoria Bourne and Chris Harper with...
About this show
Vix Bourne and Chris Harper are two highly experienced professional musicians who have been played widely across the radio including having been play-listed on BBC Radio 2, they have also toured extensively across the UK and in Europe. As The Spark's Desire expect soaring ethereal vocals and expressive slide guitar balanced with live beats and electronic atmospheres.The Spark's Desire delivering fortnightly podcasts into the art of creating new music. With over 25 years of experience performing, producing and educating, this is an honest, open and raw podcast, warts and all. Over time they will be reporting from festivals, interviewing other musicians, discussing techniques on their instruments including guitars, vocals, flute, synths and electronics. “…two highly accomplished musicians…”Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2
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Vix Bourne & Chris Harper
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