Harmonious World
Harmonious World consists of interviews with great musicians, composers and producers across all genres, from jazz to classical, from folk to rock and everything in between. I’m a writer, musician and podcaster and this all started with a Quincy Jones quote I came across by chance during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown: “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." I'm so pleased to have interviewed - and will continue to interview - so many great musicians from around the world.
Hilary Seabrook
Episodes
256 episodes
Chatting with Playtime's Tom Bancroft
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this epiosde, I was joined by drummer Tom Bancroft fr...
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Season 18
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Episode 243
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32:46
A delightful third episode with composer Michael Shapiro
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This episode features an extended conversation with my dear friend
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Season 18
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Episode 242
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50:46
A chat with jazz vocalist Patrisha Thomson
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I interviewed jazz vocalist Patrisha Tho...
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Season 18
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Episode 241
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26:27
Bass player Matt Booth joins me for a chat about 'Sun Prints'
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I interviewed bass player and composer ...
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Season 18
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Episode 240
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19:37
Chatting with singer, songwriter and pianist Philippa Healey
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I interviewed singer, songwriter and pianist
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Season 18
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Episode 239
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24:38
A second conversation with Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I interviewed Grammy-winning guitarist
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Season 18
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Episode 238
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24:26
A chat with Steve Rubie at London's 606 Club
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I visited club owner Steve Rubie at the fabulous 606 Club in London's Chelsea...
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Season 18
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Episode 237
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38:38
Season 18 trailer
Welcome to the trailer for season 18 of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For those of you who don’t know who I am, my name is Hilary Seabrook and I’m a writer, p...
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Season 18
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2:08
An interview with flautist Stathis Karapanos
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.For this episode, I interviewed flautist Stathis Kar...
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Season 17
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Episode 236
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20:12
An interview with award-winning vocalist Deelee Dube
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This time, I am joined by award-winning vocalist
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Season 17
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Episode 235
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26:34
A live conversation with pianist Simon Mulligan
Pianist Simon Mulligan joins me for the latest episode of Harmonious World. A transatlantic performer, Simon is British but lives in the United States. It was a delight to be introduced to him by frie...
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Season 17
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Episode 234
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36:27
Chatting with pianist and composer Phil Merriman
For the latest episode of Harmonious World, I'm joined by pianist and composer Phil Merriman: his album The Roots Be...
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Season 17
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Episode 233
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18:46
I tracked down Bjorn Arko after hearing his sax with Billy Cobham
Saxophonist Bjorn Arko is extraordinary and - after hearing him play with legendary drummer Billy Cobham at Love Supreme in July - I tracked him down and asked for an interview. The latest episode of Harmonious World is the result.Thank...
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Season 17
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Episode 232
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31:12
Norman Krieger plays Gershwin and tells me all about the new album
The latest episode of Harmonious World features a conversation with pianist Norman Krieger, discussing his new album - Norman Krieger plays Gershwin. wIt's a stunning album and it was a pleasure to discuss it with Norman, particularly ...
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Season 17
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Episode 231
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32:58
Chatting with Glenn Hartman about 'Tipish'
Welcome to Harmonious World where, as usual, I'm asking my guest to share some of what they're good at, in the hope of making the world more harmonious.This time, I'm joined by accordionist Glenn...
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Season 17
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Episode 230
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22:50
A delightful second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse
This was my second conversation with Danae Xanthe Vlasse, a composer who is simply extraordinary. Her album Mythologies won a Grammy in 2022 and now Mythologies II is out, featuring t...
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Season 17
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Episode 229
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41:00
Live chat with tutors and campers at the Great British Music Camp 2024
Welcome to a very special episode of Harmonious World, in which I speak to the team behind the Great British Music Camp, as well as tutors and campers. GBMC is a very special place and if the quality...
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Season 17
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Episode 228
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18:11
Aaron Jensen joins me to discuss Countermeasure's latest album
Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I'm joined by vocalist and composer Aaron Jensen to discuss his role as Artistic Director of
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Season 17
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Episode 227
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19:46
Chatting - twice - with guitarist Aleksi Glick
As if it's not enough that Aleksi Glick has appeared twice already on Harmonious World (in 2020 and
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Season 17
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Episode 226
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21:53
A live chat with pianist and composer Craig Urquhart
This is, coincidentally, the third in a series of episodes featuring past guests and it's been another fascinating opportunity to chat with a musician about their life and work both during and following the pandemic. With pianist and composer <...
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Season 17
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Episode 225
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12:23
Marina Arsenijevic explains her obsession with Chopin and her latest album
Once more, I'm joined by a previous guest. This time it's pianist Marina Arsenijevic, who has an album out that celebrates her obsession with Chopin.Marina and I discuss her recording t...
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Season 17
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Episode 224
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30:47
Discussing 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' with composer Peter Boyer
A delightful second episode with composer Peter Boyer: this time celebrating the release of his
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Season 17
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Episode 223
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29:47
A chat with Jeff Slate on mutual friends and the release of 'The Last Day of Summer'
It's incredible that my path has never crossed with that of Jeff Slate - we have mutual friends and musical experiences going back too long to calculate. It was a joy to chat with him about his album
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Season 17
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Episode 222
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38:47
