• There's nothing like talking to Omar about Prince and his idol Stevie Wonder. In part 1 we discuss being hailed as a musical prodigy, influences, collaborators and the creative process. Not to be missed.

  • Nov 19 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
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There's nothing like talking to Omar about Prince and his idol Stevie Wonder. In part 1 we discuss being hailed as a musical prodigy, influences, collaborators and the creative process. Not to be missed.

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  • INTRO

    2mins - Learning his craft as a child, and a musical education, culminating at The Guildhall School of Music.

    3mins - Always being comfortable with music as a craft...and having to choose over football.

    4mins - First Omar composition...at 14?

    5mins30s - Scholarship vs a record deal...

    6mins - Music theory vs feel...

    7mins - Things Omar's Dad taught him about music.

    8mins30s - The Talkin' Loud Acid Jazz scene in London in the early 90s

    10mins - Having longevity

    11mins30s - Maintaining a unique sound...and a new album - Omar's 9th

    14mins - Not feeling burdened by the musical prodigy tag

    15mins - Influences, Ohio Players, family and the music that shaped Omar.

    15mins30s - learning Level 42 bass lines as a teenager

    16mins - Collaborating with legends in the music business...

    18mins - Hanging out with Stevie Wonder in London

    20mins - Favourite Prince tracks

    22mins - Best By Far?

    23mins - Orchestral sounds, Philly Soul and peer respect

    27mins - not courting the mainstream

    How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!

    The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.

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    Please follow me on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like to interact with the show on social media.

    Email me at: bleazas@hotmail.com if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show.

    #prince4ever #love4oneanother
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