In an exclusive insight into the making of David Bowie album Blackstar (out 8th January), Grammy winning producer Tony Visconti joins The StageLeft Podcast. As well as revealing details of unheard songs on Blackstar, Tony gives an insight into recording techniques he used on Heroes & Ashes to Ashes, what it's like to record David Bowie's vocals, his relationship with Marc Bolan and gives his opinion as to why David Bowie no longer tours. 

Tony also passes on advice to young music producers when dealing with difficult personalities and his thoughts on the future of the music industry.

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TONY VISCONTI - David Bowie & T.Rex

In a special lyric writing episode of The StageLeft Podcast, the gifted poet and spoken word artist Mr. Gee from The Russell Brand Show talks us through his career and passes on specific techniques to songwriters encountering writer's block and performers overcoming nerves. 

Mr. Gee also discusses what it was like to be the first man to perform poetry to 15,000 people at The 02, the influence of Hip Hop on his work, the comparisons between poets & songwriters, and talking WW1 poetry with Noel Gallagher.

We also discuss the Russell Brand, Lemn Sissay, the ongoing 'Civil War' in the world of poetry and the circus that was 'Sachsgate'.

Mr. Gee also performs three poems live for us.

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MR. GEE - Spoken Word Poet of The Russell Brand Show - Lyric Writing Special

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