Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast

Freshaphonica is an audio documentary podcast looking at fascinating stories from music entertainment history, written & presented by Benjamin Clarke. Each documentary is interspersed with music clips, interview clips and narration, telling the story of an interesting aspect of that episode's subject. If you're a fan of the BBC Radio documentary style, you'll love this!

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FP 06 – Curtis Mayfield – The Soundtracks

This Freshaphonica episode explores the six movie soundtracks that Curtis Mayfield composed between 1972 – 1977. Before completing his first soundtrack, Superfly, in 1972, Curtis had already had been in the music business for around 15 years. He’d performed in... The post FP 06 – Curtis Mayfield – The Soundtracks first appeared on Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast .

Jun 28, 2017•51 min

FP 05 – Beyond The Beatles Part 4 – John Lennon

In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at the wide range of side projects John Lennon had during the 1960s, outside of his career with The Beatles. These include, books, experimental films & music, a quest for peace & more... The post FP 05 – Beyond The Beatles Part 4 – John Lennon first appeared on Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast .

Mar 25, 2015•40 min

FP 04 – Beyond The Beatles Part 3 – Paul McCartney

In This Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at Paul McCartney's projects outside the Beatles in the late 60s, including his work with Badfinger & Jimi Hendrix. I explore the stories behind his first 2 solo albums & the injustice of the poor critical reception they received... The post FP 04 – Beyond The Beatles Part 3 – Paul McCartney first appeared on Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast ....

Dec 19, 2013•28 min

FP 03 – Beyond The Beatles Part 2 – Ringo Starr

In this Freshaphonica episode, I look at the early solo career of Ringo Starr, which included some experimental movie roles, as well as a very underated early solo career which was arguably more successful than his former bandmates... The post FP 03 – Beyond The Beatles Part 2 – Ringo Starr first appeared on Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast .

Jun 17, 2013•22 min

FP 02 – Beyond The Beatles Part 1 – George Harrison

In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a look at the story behind George Harrison's first solo album, Wonderwall Music (1968). A soundtrack to British-made movie Wonderwall, George's soundtrack became the first solo release by any Beatle. It's an excellent mix of psychedelic pop & traditional Indian sounds! The post FP 02 – Beyond The Beatles Part 1 – George Harrison first appeared on Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast ....

Jan 27, 2013•15 min

FP 01 – Being Jimi Hendrix

In this Freshaphonica episode, I take a sympathetic look at Jimi Hendrix through interview clips, music and analysis. 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of his birth and this documentary celebrates the life and career of a talent that was cut devastatingly short in 1970. The post FP 01 – Being Jimi Hendrix first appeared on Freshaphonica | The Audio Documentary Podcast .

Aug 24, 2012

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