Instruments of Note

By: Michael Hellyer
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  • Instruments of Note is a podcast that tells the stories of musical instruments steeped in historical significance. Every episode takes a look at historical fact along with legend and tries to piece together the story of famous instruments in easy to listen to, bite size episodes.
    Michael Hellyer
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  • 4. Drakes Drum, Sir Francis Drake

    4. Drakes Drum, Sir Francis Drake
    Jul 13 2021

    This drum circumnavigated the world. Legend has it, it can call its master from beyond the grave. Find out more abut this instrument of note that sailed the high seas with Francis Drake.
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    13 mins
  • 3. The Red Special, Dr Brian May

    3. The Red Special, Dr Brian May
    Jun 29 2021

    Discover the story of the creation of the most iconic guitar in rock and roll. Forged by its owner and his father, A young Brian May created a guitar with engineering expertise, creative flare and some happy accidents. Through it, Dr Brian May has created some of the most recognized riffs in music. Find out more here about the Red Special.
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    10 mins
  • 2. The Titanic Violin, Wallace Hartley

    2. The Titanic Violin, Wallace Hartley
    Jun 15 2021

    Everyone has heard of the Titanic and its misfortune, but not much is known of the band that 'played on'. thankfully a piece of the legend lives on in the Wallace Hartley Titanic violin. 
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    13 mins

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