The Saturday Night 5
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The Saturday Night 5
A fresh take on music and our world. Five anonymous contributors respond to a question they receive every Saturday night - from heart stuff, to technicalities, to break ups, make ups, challenges and celebrations - music is there through it all. Hosted by musician Lisa-Marie Smith and her spirit chil...
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You’re an extra in a movie. First scene you’re on a balcony with binoculars. What music do you hear?
A little more spicy than usual?
What’s your top tip for first sopranos?
We learned so much from our contributors in this episode!
You’ve just bought your dream car. What music do you play on your first drive?
So much more than we bargained for. That’s what happens when we talk about dreams…
Why do we ask the children of singers if they also sing?
One of those questions that definitely doesn’t have a simple answer…or does it?
In your Greek salad playlist, what’s your musical olive?
It’s confirmed. We’re foodies. And the Season 16 contributors added so much to our plate!
You’ve just finished a job interview that didn’t go so well…what music do you want to listen to?
Ooo Season 16 is going to be interesting! Neil says this is the ama2000 season…we hope he’s ready!
As you walk from your seat to the stage to receive your Grammy award, what song is playing?
If you ever want to get into a dream space, this is the episode for you. Beautiful musician dreams.
If the drummer doesn’t pitch, can the band still play?
A different look at the world of rhythm.
The opening lyric line is ‘Beam me up, Scotty’. What instrument does your introduction start with?
Unexpected isn’t even the word…
What music goes with a high speed chase?
As we raced off into Season 15, we met 5 brand new contributors. A great start to the Church Musicians season. There is loads of fun to be had!
Can you over-rehearse?
The question that in so many instances should not even be entertained…but we went there, and the 5 anonymous contributors did their elevating thing, a...
It’s 5 mins before your group performance is about to start. 1 singer still hasn’t pitched…
What a journey this week’s episode turned out to be! We have so many (too many) collective experiences on this performance “phenomenon” it’s intense!
Who has it easier performance-wise: solo artists or groups of singers?
As we get knee-deep into the Performance Season. The 5 contributors each tackled the question so frankly from their perspective - vulnerability is cel...
What kind of music do you want to hear when you’re on hold with a call centre?
Hello Season 14! Even with a blinding headache, Neil holds it together. Also, 5 super interesting contributors to enjoy for these 4 weeks. Enjoy!
What’s your last thought when you look in the mirror before you leave home for a performance?
From Neil’s chronic exhaustion (any tips?) to the moms and the millennial, to Lisa’s mirror trigger…this is an episode for the books!
If you had to write a song about rice, what kind of beat would you use?
4 Moms and a Millennial. That’s how this episode turned out. Enjoy!
Do you take your cellphone earphones with you if you’re going out for dinner?
Season 13 is going to be interesting!
Is it important to you that you and your partner have similar tastes in music?
Ok so this episode took a turn…but we went with it, because it still felt right. Too cryptic? Have a listen to this episode - you may surprise yoursel...
What would be your opening statement for a paper answering the question “what is church music”?
When you try to do things differently, you have a greater chance of getting a fresh result. I believe that’s what happened with this week’s episode. A...
You receive two guavas in a Takealot delivery. What music do you hear in that moment?
The guava connection! Enjoy.
What music did you listen to on New Years Eve?
What an awesome way to start the podcast for 2022! 5 brand new contributors (still on their best behavior but we’ll give them a minute).
You’re in your dream destination. What music do you hear?
What a way to end Season 11! Check out the slick responses from the 5 contributors, and the crazy stories too…
How are you handling your biggest musical performance fear?
A number of assumptions in the question this week, but that did not stop the 5 contributors from just getting right in the thick of things and sharing...
What’s your musical comfort food?
There isn’t much to say when the contributors say it all…and that’s what happened in this week’s episode! Check it out to see whether you can identify...
Choose a theme song for National Secretaries Day
Hello Season 11!! We back, well-rested from our power nap, rearing to go…and we have MISSED you! But we’re here now, with 5 brand new anonymous contri...
How would you describe your singing voice?
Not the easiest of questions to answer - especially as the contributors were asked not to sing…to use only their words. The result: an interesting, an...
What music would go with food that you eat with your hands?
Neil and I both love food, the eating part especially, identifying flavors and textures and exploring combinations and stuff. And I can’t believe we h...
You and your partner have just had a huge fight. What music do you listen to on the drive home?
I’m not sure if it’s a thing yet, but contributors on the Saturday Night 5 somehow all tend to be deep thinkers. With completely different preferences...
Look out of your window right now. What music would go with what you see?
We’ve often been reminded that everyone sees things differently. You know mos, we can all look at the same picture and have a different experience. I’...
In your original composition of a song about dental floss, what would your first line of lyrics be?
The absolute mostest. That’s the best way I could describe this week’s podcast episode. Have a listen and be inspired by the lyrics that emerge from t...
One of your friends steps in a thorn on the beach. Which music describes the friends’ reactions?
Well…this turned out so very differently than I had anticipated. From a weird question came some of the greatest life lessons…have a listen, and check...
As a coach, how would you motivate your Olympic 4x100m relay team?
According to Neil, this was another “easy” question. Lisa had a different experience. See what you make of it!
Which song best describes your high school experience?
Hello Season 9! We have five brand new contributors who had a rather gentle introduction to their month-long stint as guests on the podcast. But they...
What’s your best advice for bass singers?
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years, it’s that (if you’re open to it) you never stop learning. And boy, did The Saturday Night 5 bring it...
You’re stuck in a cardboard box. What’s your breakout song?
Oh man, if you ever need a pick-me-up (or a break-me-out), this podcast episode is for you! Amazing what the mere prospect of being stuck in a cardboa...
Which one first: Live performance or album?
We’ve had this discussion so many times in little bits and pieces, here, there, and everywhere - it was time to bring it to The Saturday Night 5. Enjo...
What’s your favorite shower song?
Season 8 is here! We have 5 new contributors who dived right in with their take on the first question of the new season. And hey, we’re so stoked that...