This podcast is only temporary
Irish songwriter and producer Andy White’s fourth series of This podcast is only temporary tells the story of the writing and recording of his live album 'The night is approaching through some would say it was morning', recorded at Abbey Road with producer John Leckie.
Progressing through the day from morning to night, Andy tells the stories of the songs along the way - as in previous Series 3 in which he looked at his spoken word album 'Good Luck I Hope You Make It', and the first two series which go track by track through solo album ‘This garden is only temporary’ and the 'AT' album co-written with Tim Finn.
This podcast is only temporary
It's Family
In the new episode Andy has reached 'It's Family', one of the most personal songs on the 'AT' album. A suggestion from Tim, experiencing a life-changing event, inspired a poem by Andy which Tim adapted into lyrics and added the melody. It's another way to co-write, and this one is a family affair.
There are strings, Tim's daughter, and everyone's thinking about Kate Bush. Because everyone is always thinking about Kate Bush. As always, you'll hear a mix that no one has heard before, and the isolated string section is a treat.
As Andy mentions at the start of the podcast, in November 2023, minds are on the humanitarian disaster playing out in Gaza. He has just released a new song The Time Has Come For Love. Do listen, and if you download it, proceeds go to Médecins Sans Frontières.
In the meantime, please share and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. See you next time.
It's Family by Finn/White
Played and recorded by Andy and Tim in Melbourne and Auckland
Strings by Jonathan Dreyfus
Artwork by Sebastian White
Andy's albums are available on Bandcamp or www.andywhite.com