Recorded History
Recorded History, hosted by Ed Smith, is a series where you get to hear about the lives and histories of your favourite artists… and theirs.
New episodes released every Sunday feature Ed in conversation with homegrown and international musicians, writers, artists and creatives about the three records that have defined their lives. This isn’t yet another podcast highlighting the coolest, edgiest or most rarefied records people have in their collection – it’s not even just for people “in the know”. This is a podcast for everyone, where we celebrate the personal relationship people have with the music they listen to.
You'll hear some unexpected musical choices, featuring forgotten favourite...
Camille O'Sullivan - The Architect Of Song
explicitCamille O'Sullivans life offstage has been as fascinating and captivating as she is on it. Her father, a dashing racing car driver, falling in love with her French mother in Monaco. The family moving to rural Cork and her exposure to music through her sister's bedroom wall, a near fatal car accident, a potential career as an architect and of course her incredible career as one of our most beloved performers and interpreters of songs by some of the greatest of them all. Her story is an incredible one as is her passion for the music that has shaped it. Enjoy! Camille's Albums: David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Boatman's Call Bob Dylan - Blood On the Tracks If Camille inspires you to go and buy one of the records she mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.
57 mins
1 October 2023 Finished
The Recorded History Of Garech Browne and Claddagh Records
explicitOn 29th September, Claddagh Records will publish Real to Reel: Garech Browne & Claddagh Records by James Morrissey – a new large-format hardback book together with a vinyl box set celebrating the life of Guinness heir Garech Browne and his quest to preserve Ireland’s musical and spoken-word heritage with Claddagh Records. James joined Ed to discuss the book, the remarkeable character that was his dear friend Garech, his legacy and the birth of the legendary label. It's an inspiring, hilarious and often moving story and it's one that James tells beautifully. Enjoy! If James inspires you to go and buy anything from the Claddagh Records back catalogue (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.
53 mins
24 September 2023 Finished
Maykay - Apes, Japes and Other Voices
explicitWith her powerful voice and equally incredible band, Fight Like Aoes, Maykay belted onto the scene in the early noughties and absolutely lit up the Irish music scene. After 3 albums the band went their separate ways but her journey sontinued with the likes of the isonic Le Galaxie and collaborations with the likes of Elaine Mai. As much a force for good in front of the camera as she is behind the mic, she has helmed coverage for Other Voices for 8nyears and has recently travelled to Palestine to help those that need it to find their own powerful voice. With the announcement of another FLA gig next year, she dropped into Recored History to share her story and 3 supreme record picks. Enjoy! If Maykay inspires you to go and buy one of the records she mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.
57 mins
17 September 2023 Finished
Maser - The Art Of Noise
explicitAl Hester, aka Maser is one of Ireland's most respected and influential visual artists with a reputation that has gained worldwide recognition. From his beginning as a young teen with just a bag of spraycans on his back and a gang of pals, Dublin was and still is his canvas and his first love. In this week's episide he tells his story through four very different albums and he paints quite a picture with them. Enjoy! If Al inspires you to go and buy one of the records he mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.
43 mins
10 September 2023 Finished
Mundy - The Bard Of Birr
explicitMundy is nothing short of a legend of the Irish music scene and one of our most beloved and prolific singer songwriters for nearly 30 years. His career has known some incredible highs since he picked up a guitar in his father's pub in Birr. From featuring on one of the most iconic soundtracks of all time, to sharing a stage with the likes of Neil Young, The Manic Street Preachers and Shane McGowan and of course accidentally creating Ireland's unofficial summer national anthem. He's seen and done it all and he tells his amazing story through three equally incredible albums. Enjoy! If Mundy inspires you to go and buy one of the records he mentions (or just one from your own Recorded History) then we’d love if you supported our partners at TheRecordHub.com. They’ve given us a 15% discount code to pass on so use TRHPod15 at TheRecordHub.com to avail of that generous offer.
55 mins
3 September 2023 Finished