TheStageLeftPodcast

Imagine going to see Led Zeppelin, sitting next to John Bonham's mum, then bumping into Paul McCartney on the way to the bar. Just another surreal moment in the career of BEAK> bassist Billy Fuller. Episode 147 available now: youtube.com/watch?v=JqkCF5rw…

Does newer technology always make for better music? BEAK> bassist Billy Fuller explains why he's still recording on a 2007 iMac using Ableton 6, and how constantly upgrading equipment can sometimes get in the way of creativity. Watch Episode 147 now: youtube.com/watch?v=JqkCF5rw…

5 minutes before going on stage with Robert Plant, Billy Fuller was told they’d be playing Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’. He recalls the moment, and the high standards he still holds himself to as a musician. Episode 147 out now on YouTube & Spotify. thestageleftpodcast.com/

A portfolio career is a reality for musicians at every level. BEAK> bassist BillyFuller recalls spending Monday to Thursday delivering chemical toilets to building sites, before heading into the studio with Alicia Keys on Friday. Episode 147 out now on YouTube and Spotify.

For our final clip from this bonus episode, @RussBassRuss of The Zutons and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds reflects on what success as a musician means to him. Watch it now on YouTube: youtu.be/hKrtjPotq90?si=lGiZ… #StageLeftPodcast #RussPritchard #TheZutons #NoelGallagher

What does it actually mean to ‘serve the song’? Russ Pritchard of The Zutons and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds reflects on leaving ego at the studio door, and why sometimes the best thing a musician can do is simply play what the song needs. youtube.com/watch?v=hKrtjPot…

How does it feel when someone else’s version of your song becomes the one the world knows best? @RussBassRuss reflects on Amy Winehouse’s version of The Zutons’ ‘Valerie’, why the band loved it from the start. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=hKrtjPot… #StageLeftPodcast #AmyWinehouse

What has @RussBassRuss learned about songwriting after more than a decade playing @NoelGallagher's songs? In our latest ep, Russ talks about following the initial spark of an idea and holding onto the magic. Available now on YouTube and Spotify. thestageleftpodcast.com/

Russ Pritchard on why Paul McCartney is one of the greatest bass players of all time. From the melodic nature of McCartney’s basslines to the space created around them, Chris and Russ discuss what makes his playing so special. Bonus episode available now on YouTube and Spotify.

What does @NoelGallagher look for in a musician? According to @RussBassRuss, it starts with one simple rule: don’t be a knobhead. Russ reflects on over a decade with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds in our new bonus episode. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=hKrtjPot… #StageLeftPodcast

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For our final clip with Clive Deamer, he shares some advice with former StageLeft guest Silke, bassist with @yungblud, who was in the audience on the night. Believe in what you’re making, stick with it & give it the chance to reach its full potential. Episode 145 available now.

One of the secrets behind Portishead’s sound? Playing quietly. Clive Deamer reveals just how softly he played during the legendary Roseland Ballroom performance, often at less than a quarter of the volume of a typical rock drummer. Episode 145 available now. #StageLeftPodcast

Clive Deamer reflects on the emotional experience of playing live with @radiohead, from finding himself tearful behind the kit to looking out and seeing fans in the front row crying too. Episode 145 out now. thestageleftpodcast.com #StageLeftPodcast #CliveDeamer #Radiohead

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What do @BlackSabbath and Portishead have in common? Clive Deamer explains how Portishead could sound menacing, dangerous and almost like heavy metal, without actually being heavy at all. Episode 145 available now. #StageLeftPodcast #CliveDeamer #Portishead #BlackSabbath

Clive Deamer recalls Adrian Utley’s brilliant analogy for the band’s approach to making music, and how keeping a lid on things helped create that unmistakable sense of tension and intensity. Episode 145 available now. thestageleftpodcast.com #StageLeftPodcast #CliveDeamer