Podcast appearances and mentions of david longdon

Big Big Train has been building momentum in the progressive rock world for years with their brand of quintessentially English, pastoral prog, but the sudden and tragic death of lead vocalist David Longdon dealt the band a huge blow. The band is about to release its first album without David on March 1 through Inside Out Music. New vocalist Alberto Bravin isn't Longdon, but his voice is well suited for what Big Big Train does well. Founding member Gregory Spawton was kind enough to discuss the new album with me, as well as such topics as his musical origin story, how the band got its name, how the band navigated the loss of Longdon and ultimately found Bravin, finally becoming a full-time career musician in his 50s, and much more. Learn more about the band at bigbigtrain.com. Please hit the like button and/or leave a rating/review wherever you consume this podcast. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by signing up at michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com. Follow MRC on Twitter (@MikesRecords), like it on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and/or TikTok. Have questions or comments or want to suggest a topic? Hit me up at michaelsrecordcollection@gmail.com. I'd love to have your support for this independent podcast. You can become a patron of this show by becoming a Michael's Record Collection Patreon subscriber starting at only $2 per month at the MRC Patreon page. Supporter benefits escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show. For example, you will know about interviews in advance and at some levels you can submit questions for the artists, come on the show to co-host, enter prize drawings, and more. 

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 503. In this edition we heard music by Solstice, Big Big Train, Galahad, Lars Fredrik Frøislie, The Tangent, Zopp, The Fierce & The Dead, Cardiacs, Mystery, Comedy Of Errors, Damanek, Nine Skies, Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate, Steve Hackett, The Emerald Dawn, David Longdon, Molesome & Magnum.

Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I'm your host Ray Shasho Big Big Train are an English progressive rock band formed in Bournemouth in 1990 and went through a number of line-up changes in the first 15 or so years of its existence. Big Big Train has gone on to win several Progressive Music Awards, has played numerous sold-out shows and has seen a series of studio albums reach number one in the official UK rock charts and make the top 40 in the official UK album charts. On 27 April 2022, Big Big Train announced singer and keyboard player, Alberto Bravin, as their new lead vocalist replacing lead vocalist David Longdon who died on November 20th 2021, after a traumatic fall at his home. With the band currently in the early stages of working on a new studio album for release in 2024, their latest endeavor Ingenious Devices features new versions of a trilogy of revered Big Big Train epic tracks - Big Big Train have announced a run of live dates in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland and the UK. The tour will take place in August and September this year. Please welcome Nick D' Virgilio, Gregory Spawton and Alberto Bravin of UK'S prog rocker's BIG BIG TRAIN to Interviewing the Legends …   PREORDER THE LATEST RELEASE BY BIG BIG TRAIN ‘INGENIOUS DEVICES' The album will be available on all major streaming platforms from July 28 Preorder at https://burningshed.com/store/bigbigtrain and amazon.com With the band currently in the early stages of working on a new studio album for release in 2024, their latest endeavor Ingenious Devices features new versions of a trilogy of revered Big Big Train epic tracks - East Coast Racer, Brooklands and Voyager - about how mankind has used it's ingenuity to extend it's reach by the development and deployment of technology. The new versions of East Coast Racer, Brooklands and Voyager prominently feature an elite 17-piece string section recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. Apart from the late David Longdon's lead vocals, which have been compiled from the original album sessions, East Coast Racer is a completely new studio version recorded by the line-up of the band as it was in 2019. Brooklands features newly recorded drums, bass and bass pedals, while Voyager includes additional guitar and violin. All three songs have been re-mixed for this release. Additionally Ingenious Devices includes a previously unreleased orchestral piece called The Book of Ingenious Devices, which links East Coast Racer and Brooklands, as well as a live version of Atlantic Cable, which was recorded on the band's tour in September 2022.   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BIG BIG TRAIN VISIT www.bigbigtrain.com Official website www.facebook.com/groups/bigbigtrain Facebook https://twitter.com/bigbigtrain Twitter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYl-LJDxj2Uc4Tuc8HgdbUg YouTube   BIG BIG TRAIN IN CONCERT  2023 SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST ZOETERMEER, THE NETHERLANDS CULTUURPODIUM BOERDERIJ SUNDAY 27TH AUGUST HAMBURG, GERMANY MARKTHALLE MONDAY 28TH AUGUST GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN STORA TEATERN TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST OSLO, NORWAY COSMOPOLITE WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN FRYSHUSET KLUBBEN THURSDAY 31ST AUGUST COPENHAGEN, DENMARK VIFTEN SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER REVISLATE, ITALY 2 DAYS PROG + 1 FESTIVAL FREE CONCERT DETAILS SOON SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER PRATTELN (BASEL), SWITZERLAND Z7 TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER REICHENBACH, GERMANY NEUBERINHAUS WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER COLOGNE, GERMANY VICTORIA CARLSWERK THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER ASCHAFFENBURG, GERMANY COLOS-SAAL FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER STUTTGART, GERMANY MOZART-SAAL SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER EDINBURGH, UK QUEENS HALL MONDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER BIRMINGHAM, UK TOWN HALL TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER LONDON, UK CADOGAN HALL WEDNESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER LONDON, UK CADOGAN HALL Apart from playing live this year, we will also be recording a new studio album for release in 2024 and are looking forward to taking BBT across the Atlantic for Cruise To The Edge in March next year.”     Support us!

There are tons of tasty tunes to astound and astonish you on this week's Prog-Watch! Prick up your ears to hear great stuff from Mike Keneally, RPWL, Voda, Prog Gnosis, Leap Day, Half Shell, Davide Ronfetto, David Longdon, Echo Us, and Ghost of the Machine!

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 464. In this Top Ten Albums of 2022 edition we heard music by Arena, Gandalf's Fist, Comedy Of Errors, Jean-Michel Jarre, Devin Townsend, Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate, Galahad, Cydemind, John Holden, Big Big Train, Motorpsycho, Ott., David Longdon, Ryo Okumoto, Bjørn Riis, The Bardic Depths & Tears For Fears.

This week: Part Two of my collaboration with the Progressive Aspect on some of the best of 2022! With great music from Marillion, Ryo Okumoto, Jethro Tull, David Longdon, Stuckfish, Porcupine Tree, the ESP Project, Lobate Scarp, and Tiger Moth Tales! And thanks to all the contributors from this week and last: Alex Driessen. David Edwards, Rob Fisher, John Giordano, Peter Hilton, Magnus Moar, Rick Pueser, Pete Rogers, Jez Rowden, Richard Swan, Graham Thomas, Roger Trenwith, and Leo Trimming!

Nuevo episodio de Subterranea para cerrar el 2022 con la mejor música del universo, un programa de Charlines, Zappas y Neos con sobradas ansias de liarla parda una vez más. Jordi Via, Carles Pinós, Carlos Romeo, Ricardo Hernández y David Pintos nos hablarán del disco póstumo de David Longdon y de lo nuevo de Galahad, Sammal, Miriodor, Collage, Onséngen Ensemble, Beat Love Oracle y Aurora Clara. Tras el inevitable acoso de las canciones navideñas y las músicas odiosas, la mejor cura para el alma de un melómano es deleitarse con las balsámicas canciones propuestas por los subterráneos; todo ello aderezado con el sempiterno humor que les caracteriza. Despide al año a lo grande con nosotros. Edición: Jordi Via www.subterranea.eu Libros de Subterranea Libros Magazine en: www.davidpintos.com

Il est des albums qui changent une vie ! Pour Gregory Spawton, l'écoute du légendaire Selling England by the Pound signé Genesis a suscité cette envie viscérale de conjuguer sa vie au verbe et au son de la musique. En 1990, il fonde Big Big Train qui le met sur les rails d'une prog made in britain pourtant en perte de vitesse et presque à l'arrêt en pleine voie. Après une première partie de carrière passée dans l'ombre, c'est en 2009 que BBT trouve un second souffle avec un chanteur à la voix irrésistible, David Longdon, s'étoffant par la même occasion d'une section de cuivres qui remet le train en marche. Au rythme d'un album par an, Gregory Spawton et sa bande font preuve d'un élan créatif aux allures cathartiques alors que le monde, sous cloche, se morfond en pleine crise Covid. Si la tragique disparition de David Longdon, quelques mois seulement après la sortie du dernier né de BTT, Welcome to the Planet, plonge le groupe dans la tristesse et le doute quant à son avenir, l'arrivée du chanteur Alberto Bravin confirme que le train ne restera pas en gare bien longtemps. En voiture !

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 458. In this edition we heard music by The Prophets Of Zarquon, Flamborough Head, Dongyang Gozupa, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Fluctus Quadratum, Molesome, Manticore, Triton, Maraton, Led Zeppelin, Moon Tooth, Tangerine Dream, Protomythos, Grice, Riverside, Mike Oldfield, Sault, Rush, Big Big Train, David Longdon, Wilko Johnson & Jon & Vangelis.

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 454. In this edition we heard music by Freur, Amanda Palmer, Emmett Elvin, Ghost Of The Machine, Claudio Simonetti's Goblin, Eat Static, 3 Primates, Gentle Giant, Riverside, David Longdon, Solstice, Frank Zappa, Black Country, New Road, Gong, Rick Wakeman, Tangerine Dream, Venus Loon, Slipknot, Teramaze, The Fierce And The Dead, Steven Wilson & Dave Gahan.

This week I've got a variety program with a Guest DJ feature! Our guest DJ this time around is Mr. Andy Black of the UK, who has suggested some great stuff by Brand X, Focus, Rush, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Genesis and Gerry Rafferty! And I'll be mixing in some great contemporary music from Todd Rundgren, Galahad, The Blackheart Orchestra, Arthur Brown, Down River Dead Men Go, and David Longdon!

Greetings! Among this week's musical wanderings, Phase 2 presents a sizeable chunk of prog created by Steve Hackett, including Genesis (after Peter Gabriel's departure) and his early solo works, in addition to his influence on the next generation of musicians including Tiger Moth Tales & the Spectral Mornings 2015 project. Stay Safe & Enjoy! Joel e-mail: pushingtheenvelopewhus@gmail.com Twitter: @envpusher1   4/23 Pushing The Envelope Playlist   Chin Go Gae - Carl Stone - Music for Ukraine - We Jazz Records (2022) https://wejazzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-ukraine   The Famous Box-Trick (2015) for bass flute and electronics - flute: Claire Chase / composer: Francesca Verunelli -  Density 2036: part iii (2015) - Corbett vs. Dempsey (2020) https://clairechase.bandcamp.com/album/density-2036-part-iii-2015   Swimming In The Dust - Audio Obscura vs Black Sonar - A Scream From Outer Space - Subexotic Records (2020) https://subexoticrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-scream-from-outer-space   Avara - Ozone Player - Avara - self-release (2022) https://ozoneplayer.bandcamp.com/   Mad Man Moon - Genesis - Atco (1976)   A Visit to Chigwick - Tiger Moth Tales - Still Alive / A Visit To Rockfield - White Knight Records (2020) https://tigermothtales.bandcamp.com/   Icarus Ascending - Steve Hacket feat. Richie Havens - Please Don't Touch - Chrarisma Records (1978) http://www.hackettsongs.com   Spectral Mornings 2015 (Classic Mix) - Christina Booth, David Longdon, Rob Reed, Nick Beggs, Nick D'Virgilio, Steve Hackett - Esoteric Antenna (2015)   Tiger Moth - Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings - Chrysalis (1979) http://www.hackettsongs.com/   In Her Words - Stefania Kenessey - In Her Words - Neuma Records (2022) https://neumarecords.org/ols/products/stefania-de-kenessey-in-her-words   Inni - Jessica McMann - Musicworks #141 - Musicworks (2022) https://www.musicworks.ca/sound-bite/jessica-mcmann-brings-music-home   Subterranean - Museleon - Eidoleon - digital self-release  (2022) https://museleon.bandcamp.com/releases    Mysterium - Held By Trees - Solace - Tweed Jacket Music (2022) https://heldbytrees.com/ 

Les gars du prog discutent d'un groupe préféré de leur enfance: Led Zeppelin. Suite au décès précipité de David Longdon, chanteur de Big Big Train, les gars partagent  leur impressions du dernier album du groupe. Merci de partager l'épisode avec vos amis mélomanes! Écrivez-nous: lesgarsduprog@gmail.comSuivez-nous: instagram.com/lesgarsduprogSupportez-nous: patreon.com/lesgarsduprogSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/lesgarsduprog)

David Longdon nos dejó el mes pasado, una triste noticia que aún no hemos logrado asimilar. Con motivo de la publicación de Commond Ground, nuevo, pero no último disco de Big Big Train, hablaremos de él, disfrutaremos de su música y asistiremos a un duelo entre un mastodonte y un elefante. El duelo Pinós-Pastor de este programa se sitúa a la altura de los dos paquidermos antes mentados. Carles Pinós, Fernando Pastor, Carlos Romeo y David Pintos os hablarán de lo nuevo de Big Big Train, Mastodon, Asia Minor, God Is An Astronaut, Elephant9, Cyan y Lee Abraham. No te lo pierdas. www.subterranea.eu

Welcome to the Sound Chaser Progressive Rock Podcast, hosted on PodOmatic. The Professor, your personal tutor for progressive rock and related music, takes you on an epic musical journey. On the show this time we have three pieces of new music, plenty of old music, an In Memoriam segment for David Longdon of Big Big Train, and an epic-length favorite from Jethro Tull. All that, plus news of tours and releases on this edition of Sound Chaser. Playlist1. Ozric Tentacles - Xingu, from PyramidionIN MEMORIAM DAVID LONGDON2. Big Big Train - Brave Captain, from EmpireEND IN MEMORIAM3. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced?, from Are You Experienced?4. Santana - Let's Get Ourselves Together, from Jam5. String Driven Thing - Call out for Mercy, from Keep Yer 'and on It6. David Sylvian - Backwaters, from Brilliant Trees7. Steve Roach - Since We Are Away, from The Lost Pieces8. Jean-Michel Jarre - Rendez-vous IV, from Jarre Live9. Yes - Leaves of Green, from Topographic Drama10. Sally Oldfield - The Man I Love, from Night Riding [retrospective]11. Diego Mendes - Gaia Não É Uma Mãe Que Irá Se Doar…, from Pandêmica12. Emtidi - Die Reise, from Saat13. Oregon - Elevator, from Moon and Mind14. Le Orme - Il Mago, from FlorianTHE SYMPHONIC ZONE15. Steve Hackett & The Underworld Orchestra - Return to the Realm of Eternal Reward, from Metamorpheus16.  Steve Hackett & The Underworld Orchestra - Lyra, from Metamorpheus17. Anthony Phillips & Andrew Skeet - Old Sarum Suite, from Seventh Heaven18. Harmonium Symphonique - L'appel / Le Premier Ciel / Sur une Corde Raide, from Histoires sans Paroles19. Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick, from Thick as a BrickLEAVING THE SYMPHONIC ZONE20. Garden Wall - Psychic Infrared, from Chimica21. World Trade - Say Goodbye, from Euphoria22.  World Trade - One by One by One, from Euphoria23.  World Trade - Wheels of Life, from Euphoria24. Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill, from Plays Live25. Jack & Owane - Intergalactic Drive-By, from Chapter One: Shredemption26. Allan Holdsworth - So Long, from Flat Tire27. Synergy - Synergy, from Electronic Realizations for Rock Orchestra28. Sarcophagus Now - Samma Gambla Samba, from Maneter29. Superfluous Motor - Shattered Groove, from Shattered Groove30. The Tangent - Build a New House with the Lego, from L'Étagère Du Travail31. Drifting Sun - Tormented, from Trip the Life Fantastic

Prepárate para un viaje a lo más recóndito del Rock Progresivo y sus grandes exponentes en la voz de Jorge Oropeza. Escúchanos todos los miércoles a las 22:00 horas. En esta ocasión podrás disfrutar de un especial dedicado al artista David Longdon.

On this episode, Roie Avin, Geoff Bailie, Prog Nick, and guest Brad Birzer pay tribute to the recent passing of Big Big Train vocalist/writer David Longdon, who passed away at the age of 56 on Nov 19th.

For the past decade-plus, Big Big Train have increasingly grown their fanbase and the size of their band. Almost on the verge of becoming a supergroup, the membership was so chock full of talent that it was continuously on the verge of tripping over itself. The pandemic and other factors brought some changes to the [...]

Big Big Train vocalist David Longdon is back on the podcast to talk about the group's recent changes, the new live album Empire, as well as his recent Dyble Longdon release with Judy Dyble.  

David Longdon - Big Big Train Frontman talks to TRE's Dave Hodgson about his album with the late Judy Dyble

PLAYLIST PROG.DOC #024 BRAVE CAPITAIN – BIG BIG TRAIN GRIMSPOUND – 2017 Big Big Train é uma banda inglesa de rock progressivo formada em Bournemouth em 1990. A formação atual é composta pelo fundador da banda Greg Spawton (baixo, guitarra e teclado), juntamente com Nick D'Virgilio (bateria, guitarra e teclado), David Longdon (vocais, flauta, teclados, guitarras e baixo) e Rikard Sjöblom (guitarras e teclados). Robin Armstrong (guitarras e teclados) juntou-se ao grupo para apresentações ao vivo em 2019. Até 2009, a banda atuou como um projeto predominantemente de estúdio liderado por Spawton e o cofundador Andy Poole (guitarras, baixo e teclado), que saiu da banda em 2018, com a mudança de line-ups e músicos convidados. Eles lançaram doze álbuns de estúdio e três EPs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. BROKEN - BAROCK PROJECT DETACHMENT – 2017 Liderada pelo multi-instrumentista e compositor, LUCA ZABBINI, BAROCK PROJECT tem em seu 5º disco a comprovação definitiva de que a banda não se trata mais de promessa ou revelação, mas uma realidade que os colocam no patamar dos melhores grupos de rock progressivo em atividade surgido nesse século. Continuam a mostrar uma grande progressão em sua música, mas mantendo-se extremamente fiel ao seu estilo. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------. FRACTURED – THIS WINTER MACHINE THE MEN WHO NEVER WAS – 2017 This Winter Machine se define como uma banda inglesa de rock progressivo de West Yorkshire Inglaterra, formada pela primeira vez em 2016, inicialmente contando com a formação de Al Wynter (vocal), Mark Numan (teclados), Peter Priestley (baixo), Marcus Murray (bateria) e Gary Jevon (guitarra). O conceito de uma nova banda de rock progressivo foi concebido por Wynter; ele havia escrito a música que viria a ser a faixa-título do álbum de estréia, The Man Who Never Was , cerca de 10 anos antes de formar a banda. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. CAT CENTIPEDE – SCHOOLTREE HETEROTOPIA – 2017 SCHOOLTREE é fruto da imaginação de Lainey SCHOOLTREE, um multi-instrumentista, compositor e performer de vaudeville com formação clássica de Boston, uma figura conhecida na comunidade artística underground de sua cidade natal. Formada em 2011, a banda - que também inclui Brendan BURNS (guitarra), Derek Van VORMER (baixo) e Tom COLLINS (bateria) - lançou seu álbum de estreia, 'RISE', em março de 2013.

Episode 3 of Poppies From A Tray concludes our lengthy interview with Greg Spawton, songwriter, bassist, 12 string guitarist and cornerstone of the mighty Big Big Train. This second part concentrates on the Far Skies Deep Time EP, including the arrival in the band of an additional songwriter, David Longdon

Song of Seven Produced by Jeffrey Crecelius, Wayne Hall, Preston Frazier and Bill Govier The huge news this week is certainly the 2020 UK tour announcement including the fact that the band will be playing the whole of Relayer which is something fans, not least us here on the YMP, have been hoping for for a long time. Mark and I will be talking quite a bit about what this news means in our Two Pence later it the episode. Before that, we are completing our look at what Jon Anderson did as soon as he left Yes in 1980 which means listening to Song of Seven and seeing what we think of it now. Listen and let us know what you think! Were you expecting Jon's second solo album to be Olias 2?If so were you upset?What's this album like though? If you would like to support the Yes Music Podcast financially and also have access to exclusive activity and opportunities, there is a special page you can use to sign up and 2019 is the time to join us:Become a Patron! Show notes and links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YelYHltApsQ DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION Return with 2CD/DVD Box setLive in England (2018)and New UK Concert Date 2nd October 2019: Downes Braide Association (DBA) have announced the release of Live In England a 2CD/DVD Box set on 29th November 2019 via Cherry Red Records. A double-vinyl edition will be released on 14th February. The album features stunning artwork by the legendary Roger Dean. Live In England, the fourth album release by the duo Geoff Downes and Chris Braide, is their first live album, recorded at their first ever concert at Trading Boundaries, East Sussex, on 28th September 2108. Whilst DBA was conceived as a studio project, the concert was a great success and features material from the DBA albums Suburban Ghosts (2015) and Skyscraper Souls (2017) together with tracks from Geoff Downes’ time with Buggles and Asia. Geoff Downes (keyboards), Chris Braide (vocals) and Andy Hodge (bass guitar), were joined on stage by David Colquhoun (guitars) and special guest Big Big Train’s David Longdon (vocals, flute). The show was narrated by Barney Ashton Bullock. Geoff Downes commented: “It was a most memorable evening, last September, at the iconic Trading Boundaries venue and we believe we have managed to capture the magic of the whole night. Chris and I were supported by some amazing musicians – Andy Hodge, Dave Colquhoun and David Longdon and narrated by Barney Ashton Bullock. As well as songs from our albums we have added some extra special treats and we hope it gives a rare insight into the special songwriting and production relationship Chris and I have developed over the last decade on the journey that is DBA.“We sincerely hope you enjoy the music with us, from this very special occasion, in a raw and live setting, and we thank you for all your support." Chris Braide says: “After many requests for DBA to perform live, Geoff and myself, along with the excellent musicianship of Andy Hodge, Dave Colquhoun, David Longdon, Barney Ashton Bullock, finally took to the stage for the first time at the stunning Trading Boundaries. It was a wonderful evening surrounded by friends and the beautiful English countryside and this live album is a great document of that magical evening and encapsulates what DBA is all about.” The full track-listing is: CD1 Prelude Skyscraper Souls Machinery Of Fate Live Twice Vanity Suburban Ghosts Bolero / Video Killed The Radio Star Glacier Girl Angel On Your Shoulder CD2 Tomorrow Lighthouse Skin Deep Darker Times Finale Heat Of The Moment The Smile Has Left Your Eyes Dreaming Of England DVD Prelude Skyscraper Souls Machinery Of Fate Live Twice Vanity Suburban Ghosts Bolero / Video Killed The Radio Star Glacier Girl Angel On Your Shoulder Tomorrow Lighthouse Skin Deep Darker Times Finale Heat Of The Moment The Smile Has Left Your Eyes Dreaming Of England You can pre-order the album here: https://geni.

Big Big Train vocalist David Longdon and bassist Greg Spawton join the podcast to share their favorite Big Big Train songs along with host Roie Avin. Find out about the stories behind of the band's classics, the new album, the upcoming tour and more.

The best band you've never heard of is Big Big Train, which Brad Birzer told me about for the first time on this very podcast. If you're used to conventional radio hits, your life is about to be improved, I promise you. You did not realize music could be this good. The great David Longdon, Big Big Train's lead vocalist, joins us for this episode. Guest co-host Brad Birzer of Hillsdale College and Progarchy joins me as guest co-host.

Izzie Clarke and Katie Haylor are blasting through a brief history of space exploration and find out how humanity's quest towards the stars has inspired their guests; space journalist Dr Stuart Clark, band members of Big Big Train, Greg Spawton and David Longdon, and former Commander of the International Space Station, Col. Chris Hadfield. Plus, in the news, an app for anemia, the shocking genetic experiment that's rocked the world, and the latest on gravitational waves and a new era of astronomy.With thanks to NASA Archive. Produced by Izzie Clarke. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Izzie Clarke and Katie Haylor are blasting through a brief history of space exploration and find out how humanity's quest towards the stars has inspired their guests; space journalist Dr Stuart Clark, band members of Big Big Train, Greg Spawton and David Longdon, and former Commander of the International Space Station, Col. Chris Hadfield. Plus, in the news, an app for anemia, the shocking genetic experiment that's rocked the world, and the latest on gravitational waves and a new era of astronomy.With thanks to NASA Archive. Produced by Izzie Clarke. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 196. In this special top ten edition we spoke to David Longdon of Big Big Train and heard music by Big Big Train, David Longdon And The Magic Club, The Beatles, The Who, Martin Orford, Nat King Cole, Sparks, Led Zeppelin, 10CC, Electric Light Orchestra, Be Bop Deluxe, Robert Wyatt and David Bowie.

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Big Big Train won big big kudos at this year's Prog Awards, being named Band Of The Year and honored as the Best Live Event! A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to have a chat with David Longdon of the band and you can hear that conversation (as well as some great BBT music) on this week's Prog-Watch! We covered a lot of ground, from the current state of the music business as regards creativity and a band's connection to their fans, to that time when David auditioned for Genesis! So you won't want to miss this one! As always, send questions, suggestions or comments to progsquatch@gmail.com. You can also follow the Squatch on Twitter (@ProgSquatch) or visit our Prog-Watch Facebook page. If you follow on Twitter or like the Facebook page, you can see the Daily Classic album---a fun little feature which the Squatch sends out six days each week! (Squatches rest on Sundays!) The Squatch also posts about the show and shares noteworthy news items from around the Prog World, so like or follow!

David Longdon of Big Big Train talks about how he joined the band, their success with English Electric, and their new album, Folklore.

Many of us enjoy riding and racing our bikes but a select handful get an equal sense of accomplishment by helping others reach their goals. Ultra racers David Longdon, Carly Heron, Paul Clement and Kevin Van Dyke join us for a discussion on why they are willing to sacrifice time in the saddle for time in the van. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 452. In this edition we heard music by Rush, Alter Alien, Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso, David Longdon, Major Parkinson, Esprit D'air, Agent Fresco, Pink Floyd, Gandalf's Fist, Anekdoten, The Blackheart Orchestra, Montefeltro, King Crimson, Möbius, Porcupine Tree, The Moody Blues, The Flower Kings & Robert Wyatt.