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The Sound of Cycling

To mark 6 Music Celebrates Cycling, Mary Anne and guests explore the sounds and music of the noble sport, featuring cameos from Ralf Hutter of Kraftwerk and composer Johnny Random.

Today, as part of 6 Music Celebrates Cycling, Mary Anne welcomes Johnny Random - who makes music on his bicycle.

With Le Tour De France this year starting in Yorkshire, 6 Music Celebrates Cycling, and today Mary Anne welcomes special guests who explore the sounds and music involved in the noble sport.

Ralf H眉tter of Kraftwerk will make a cameo to explain what it is about the bicycle that inspires him so much. Yesterday's Album of the Day, Kraftwerk's Tour De France, is notable for its use of sampled voices and cycling sounds. It is said that in the old days, the Kraftwerk bus would drop H眉tter 100 miles from the next music venue, and he would cycle the rest of the way.

Also on the show is composer Johnny Random, who breaks new ground with musical compositions made exclusively from everyday objects. His debut single, "Bespoken", explored the full potential of sounds generated from bicycles and their components, creating beautiful and thought-provoking music. Tune in to hear how it works.

Finally, you will hear from musicians Gruff Rhys and Lianne La Havas on why they love their bikes.

6 Music Celebrates Cycling features shows across the network capturing the spirit of the sport, celebrating the ever-growing community of cyclists, and exploring the musical choices and passions of the professionals. Plus Gideon Coe presents a special show today (10am-1pm) live from 麻豆社 Leeds for Le Grand Depart at midday, from Leeds to Harrogate.
6 Music Celebrates Cycling features shows across the network capturing the spirit of the sport, celebrating the ever-growing community of cyclists, and exploring the musical choices and passions of the professionals. Plus Gideon Coe presents a special show today (10am-1pm) live from 麻豆社 Leeds for Le Grand Depart at midday, from Leeds to Harrogate.

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麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

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  • France Gall

    Laisse Tomber Les Filles

    • WEA France.

  • La Roux

    Uptight Downtown

    • Polydor.

  • St. Vincent

    Bicycle

  • Lily Allen

    LDN

    • CD SINGLE.
    • Regal.

  • DJ Shadow

    The Number Song

    • Mowax.

  • Jack White

    Would You Fight For My Love?

    • Lazaretto.
    • XL/ Third Man Recordings.
    • 001.

  • Delta 5

    Mind Your Own Business

    • Rough Trade.

  • Lou Reed

    I Love You, Suzanne

    • Global Television.

  • Buzzcocks

    Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)

    • EMI.

  • Arcade Fire

    Normal Person

    • Sonovox.

  • Gary Numan

    Cars

  • The Horrors

    I See You

    • Luminous.
    • XL Recordings.
    • 001.

  • The Byrds

    So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star

    • Columbia.

  • Kate Bush

    Cloudbusting

    • EMI.

  • Sunriser

    • Azekel

      New Romance

      • Generator.

  • Temptations

    Ain't Too Proud To Beg

    • Motown.

  • Gruff Rhys

    Liberty (Is Where We'll Be)

    • American Interior.
    • Turnstile.
    • 001.

  • The Delgados

    American Trilogy

    • Chemikal Underground Rec.

  • Jessie Ware

    Tough Love

    • PMR.

  • Roots Manuva

    Again And Again

    • CD SINGLE.
    • Big Dada.
    • 1.

  • Hinds

    Bamboo

    • Lucky Numbers.

  • Bob Dylan

    All Along The Watchtower

    • Columbia.

  • X鈥怰ay Spex

    Germ Free Adolescents

    • Virgin.

  • Jungle

    Time

    • XL.

  • Prince Buster

    One Step Beyond

    • Virgin.

  • Lykke Li

    Gunshot

    • I Never Learn.
    • Atlantic.
    • 001.

  • Nas

    Hip Hop Is Dead

    • Hip Hop Is Dead.
    • Def Jam.

  • Sylvan Esso

    Hey Mami

    • Sylvan Esso.
    • Trekky.

  • Lianne La Havas

    Forget - 6 Music session 09/01/2012

  • The Vines

    Ride

    • Heavenly.

  • Eno/Hyde

    Witness

    • Someday World.
    • Warp.
    • 001.

  • Kraftwerk

    Tour De France

    • CD SINGLE.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • 3 Minute Epiphany

    Johnny Random: Making Music Using Bicycles

  • Johnny Random

    Bespoken

  • Red Hot Chili Peppers

    Bicycle Song

  • Big Deal

    Always Boys

    • Mute.

  • The Clash

    The Call Up

    • Columbia.

  • Wild Beasts

    Hooting & Howling

    • CD SINGLE.
    • Domino.
    • 1.

  • Kelis

    Friday Fish Fry

    • Food.
    • Ninja Tune.
    • 001.

  • Jurassic 5

    Jayou (Live from Glastonbury 2014)

    • PAN.

  • Deltron 3030 & Jamie Cullum

    Do You Remember

    • Caroline.

  • R. Dean Taylor

    There's A Ghost In My House

    • Tamla Motown.

  • Grimes

    Go (feat. 叠濒辞辞诲笔辞辫庐)

    • 4AD.

  • Blood, Sweat & Tears

    Spinning Wheel

    • CASTLE.

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  • Sat 5 Jul 2014 07:00
    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music