

Clive James on words and music
Jun 16, 2024
The late, great Clive James discusses writing for songs and the stage while sharing his favorite pieces of musical poetry, from Stephen Sondheim to Aretha Franklin. The conversation explores the interplay between words and music, highlighting the complexity and depth in classical music through Mahler's Ninth Symphony.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Exploring the Art of Writing Song Lyrics and the Evolution of Popular Music
05:40 • 16min
Exploring Emotions Through Song Interpretation
21:11 • 9min
Exploring the Essence of Musical Theatre and Opera
30:40 • 6min
Exploration of Infatuation with 'the boy'
36:53 • 3min
Exploring the Interplay of Music and Words with Clive James
40:16 • 12min
A Tribute to Clive James and a Tease on Beatlemania in Australia
51:56 • 2min