Ear to the Ground Scotland

EAR TO THE GROUND, the podcast keeping you in the loop with the interviews and gig alerts from Scotland’s top-notch composers. Hosted by Aileen and Ben.

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Heading to @edfringe? Be sure to catch ‘STUMPED’ by @LewisCoenenRowe! Hear all about the creative process in our latest episode ✌️

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https://t.co/WBRLcE6gu8

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Final episode of 2023 ✅

An in depth conversation with @tcooper_music on his recent album “…shadows that in darkness dwell…” with fascinating insights into the behind the scenes writing and recording process with Ensemble 1604. Catch it live at @thenightwith festival 🎉

[Tim Cooper @tcooper_music]

My album of music exploring John Dowland’s music and life is out November 24th. Performed by the amazing @ensemble1604 Co-produced @mwhiteside and out on the @thenightwith catch it these place: https://t.co/yif2itbAKM

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A morning spent with the one and only Tim Cooper! Episode coming soon!

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Congratulations to everyone involved at @ScottishOpera in last nights production of ‘Maud’ by @HenryDMcPherson 👏

Link below to our REVIEW - what a show!

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https://t.co/fVbsE974fe

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Look no further than @HenryDMcPherson to give you some Sunday afternoon inspiration 💫 Here he is giving an insight into the synopsis of his upcoming opera 'Maud' with @ScottishOpera 27th-30th July🌞

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⚠️NEW EPISODE ⚠️
Our latest chit-chat with composer and improviser Henry McPherson is now live!
Ahead of his upcoming opera "Maud" performed by Scottish Opera Young Company, we chatted about everything from music to moss and even dragons! Listen below 👇

https://t.co/MyAX0xNMf2

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[Tim Cooper @tcooper_music]

@ear_ground I’m really late to the party but just starting to get into the fab ‘ear to the ground’ podcast. 100% binge listenable. Highlights so far @SmiThoN_ @Gareth_Composer @AilieRobertson and Rufus Isobel Elliot

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@tcooper_music @SmiThoN_ @Gareth_Composer @AilieRobertson Cheers Tim! Really appreciate it!

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It’s been a while but we are BACK with a new episode featuring Neil Tòmas Smith ahead of his debut album being released next month! Link below ⬇️

https://t.co/GAIdGSBSEK

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Our final interview of the year is complete ✅ Episode with @SmiThoN_ out in January! Have a great New Year when it comes to you 🥳

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A wee update from us 👋🏻

We’re still here, we’re still going to be making more episodes - we just needed a bit of time to get on with some of our own projects but we will be BACK in December with a little Christmas episode for you! In the meantime, hello from London! 🇬🇧

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This beauty of an album comes out tomorrow!!

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Yass! They're back! 🍻

[Red Note Ensemble @rednoteensemble]

Noisy Nights are back! We have two opportunities for our new edition of Noisy Nights and are looking for new works from emerging composers.
The selected works will be performed by three Red Note players at @soundscotland festival in Aberdeen and the Glad Cafe in Glasgow.

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‼️Composers‼️

[Britten Sinfonia @BrittenSinfonia]

#Opportunity for #Composers

Are you a UK-based early career composer? Would you like to work with the UK's top musicians? Want to develop your skills as a well-rounded creative?

Magnum Opus might be for you! Applications for 2023 are NOW OPEN ⏬

https://t.co/0KNxzr5gCL

[Red Note Ensemble @rednoteensemble]

📢GO COMPOSE applications are now open! We are back with @soundscotland for this composition course based in Aberdeen open to young musicians and composers aged 11-18.
The deadline to apply is 27th Sept - more info: https://t.co/VqrgltH5LD

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Fantastic to see podcast guest @Benlunn up here among this fine bunch of folk! Well done pal 👏

[(Dr) benlunn @Benlunn]

It's not often we North-East folk get such fancy things!

Cannot wait to work with @MusicintheRound

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This will be a great event, featuring work from our recent podcast guest @GemmaMcGregor4 🌟 If anyone is through in Edinburgh at @edfringe, be sure to check it out! (Tagging some old podcast guests!)

#sagasandseascapes 🌊

@ferghallmusic @mwhiteside @Benlunn @kathviolaplayer