GaySA Radio about Music Sundowner

about Music Sundowner

about Music Sundowner is a classical show designed to help you unwind from the week and ease into the weekend with grace and tranquility. Join your host, Brian, every Thursday at 6 PM for a curated selection of timeless melodies that soothe the soul and set the perfect tone for the days ahead.

Music is meant to stir emotions—so if we hear it but feel nothing, isn’t that a missed opportunity? Through engaging conversations and carefully chosen musical pieces, I want to introduce you to a deeper, more immersive way of listening—one that reveals how music shapes our emotions and connects us on a profound level.

Let me be your guide on this journey to a richer, more meaningful musical experience.
Weekly English South Africa Music History · Music Commentary
125 Episodes
120 – 125

Programm 5

In the 5th programme in the series “about Music” we do some more exploration into Intensity, and how this creates emotion in music. Emotional intensity in music refers to the degree of emotional expressiveness or power that a piece of music or performance conveys to the listener. It can be…
18 May 2023 59 min

Programme 4 Intensity

In the 4th programme in the series “about Music” we explore Volume and Intensity, and how this creates emotion in music. And we indulge ourselves in the complete performance of Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto. Don’t miss this stunning performance! Music links and Questions for Programme 4: about Music: Intensity and…
10 May 2023 56 min

Programme 3 - Timbre

Now that we know a lot more about pitch and duration, we are ready to explore the third element of music – Timbre, also called Tone Colour. Let’s think of timbre as the resonance or quality of tone by which our ears recognize and identify the distinctive sound of a…
2 May 2023 58 min

Episode 2

In this second episode we will be talking about the musical element Duration. Rhythm is one of the fundamental building blocks of music. It refers to the way that sounds are organized and structured in time, creating patterns and cycles that give music a sense of movement and energy. It…
27 Apr 2023 1 hr 01 min

Our first episode and adventure into the world of music

Our first episode and adventure into the world of music concerns the first basic element of sound, namely pitch. Pitch is essential to creating melody and harmony. Let’s explore … Music links and Questions for Programme 1: about Music: Pitch Any questions or comments, you are welcome to write to…
22 Apr 2023 59 min
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