The Language of Songs
By John Vanek
The Language of Songs is an exploration into the way language works in songs. It features poetry, literature, songs, ballads and interviews with songwriters. Recent podcasts discuss Leonard Cohen, storytelling songs, lyricism in songs and literature and lots more besides.
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The Language of Songs Episode 7 featuring Quadvia (remastered)
Language of Songs Episode reviews past episodes of the podcast series and John Vanek reads the first part of his forthcoming novel 'Quadvia'. Listen out for characters like Mister Gonzalez, Nigel of the Old Brown Tunic, Design O'Carrot, Granpa Yardbird and Goldean Foxx.
Mar 04, 201913:02
The Language of Songs Episode 7
This is episode 7 of The Language of Songs podcast with John Vanek. This episode features a resume of past podcasts, including interviews and recorded performances by up and coming and established music and spoken word artists. Episode 7 also features a reading by John Vanek from his forthcoming novel 'Quadvia'.
Mar 01, 201913:01
The Language of Songs Episode 6
Featuring an interview by John Vanek and original spoken word performances by Abby Oliveira. With great spoken word tracks from Abby's acclaimed album 'Cast Away your Compass'
Nov 06, 201825:20
The Language of Songs Episode 5
The Language of Songs Episode 5 features podcaster John Vanek being interviewed by Forbes contributor Simone Vincenzi. Lots of stuff about music, songwriting, mental health, the arts and social inclusion.
Nov 06, 201839:36
The Language of Songs Episode 4 Pt II with Amy Goddard
Here it is at last! Pt II of Episode 4 The Language of Songs featuring Amy Goddard
Jul 11, 201813:46
Episode 4 Pt I
Episode 4 Pt I of The Language of Songs features an interview with songwriter Amy Goddard, looking at songs from 'Secret Garden' album and the formidable prize-winning song 'Remembering Aberfan'
Jun 11, 201824:10
Episode 3
Episode Three of John Vanek's 'The Language of Songs' featuring the work of Dylan Thomas, William Blake, Leonard Cohen, Amy Goddard and a whole lot more besides!
May 30, 201819:55
Episode 2
Welcome to Episode Two of The Language of Songs. A look at the ways that language works in songs.
May 22, 201817:48
Episode One
The very first episode of The Language of Songs!
May 13, 201808:42