Afternoons for Thursday 19 January 2023
1:10 Revolver - Painting In Sound
Just four years after recording their debut single, Love Me Do, The Beatles released their inventive, psychedelic influenced album, Revolver in 1966. The album, newly remixed in a 2022 box set edition, is discussed by The Beatles and producers George and Giles Martin in the documentary series, Revolver - Painting In Sound.
The Beatles Revolver album cover Photo: Universal Music
1:40 Nau Mai Town: Rotorua
It's known as the cultural capital of the country. But perhaps what you didn't know is that Rotorua is part of a longer name - a name that has to do with an intrepid traveller named 'Ihenga' who set about - naming places in this region. Justine Murray heads there to learn about the history - in today's episode of Nau Mai Town - a series about Aotearoa Place names.
Rangitihi works as a cultural advisor at the Rotorua Library, he is also part of a contingent working towards of the carvings from the whare 'Hinemihi' at Englands Clendon Park. Photo: Justine Murray
2:05 The Mixtape: Larry Morris
Today we remember Larry Morris who died on Tuesday. Back in the 60's there was an incredibly competitive local pop scene in Aotearoa that saw bands like the La De Das, Max Merritt, Ray Columbus and Larry's Rebels build massive fan bases playing club residencies, releasing hit singles and touring the country with top international bands that frequently saw hysteria and teen age mayhem. Larry's Rebels, fronted by vocalist Larry Morris, had an incredible run releasing a string of popular songs that still remain pop perennials to this day.
Larry Morris talks to Trevor Reekie on the RNZ Mixtape playing a selection of songs that influenced him back in the day and make for some wonderful anecdotes about the swinging 60's in New Zealand.
Larry Morris Photo: Grant Gillanders (Frenzy Music Productions)
3:10 NZ Sporting History: The 2010 Commonwealth Games Netball Final
In today's episode of NZ Sporting History, we're revisiting the longest official game of netball ever played.
Former Australian coach, Norma Plummer, former Silver Ferns captain Tracey Fear and RNZ's Bridgett Tunnicliffe talked to Jesse Mulligan about it.
Silver Ferns win 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medal. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
3:35 AUT Doco: Unseen Eyes in the Sky
Every day there are millions of people traveling in the air from point A to B and Air Traffic Controllers are guiding them to their safety. Finn James interviews current Air Traffic Controller Dean to learn more about the job and dives deep into the mental implications of the job.
Over the summer holidays we're showcasing the work of AUT Communications students.
This programme, called Unseen Eyes in the Sky, was made by Finn James.
