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What can music do that words can’t? What can be expressed in language better than in sound? In this series, Maurice Walters (author and educationalist) and Christopher Sparkhall (Compser and Musical Director) take a thematic look across history and examine the ways in which words and music have been employed by humanity to approach some of the most complex and emotive concepts of existence.
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What can music do that words can’t? What can be expressed in language better than in sound? In this series, Maurice Walters (author and educationalist) and Christopher Sparkhall (Compser and Musical Director) take a thematic look across history and examine the ways in which words and music have been employed by humanity to approach some of the most complex and emotive concepts of existence.
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×From the terrifying illustrations of the ladybord books of our youth to the animated features of today, fairytales not only inspire and direct children but also become valuable artefacts of the cultures who created them. Today's discussion looks at the literary works of the Brothers Grimm as well as Hans Christien Anderson and then takes in the extraordinary and evocative musical compositions of Schubert and Delius. First recorded on 27th February 2025.…
In keeping with this week's theme, Chris and Maurice meet for an in-person version of the podcast, broadcast from the shed in Maurice's back garden. Exploring the differences between extemporisation and improvisation, the discussion takes in a Jazz score by Miles Davis, some phenomenal organ work, reflections by Wordsworth and Chief Joseph's chilling 'speech of surrender'! There is also a thrilling game of dominos ... First recorded on 21st March 2025.…
Backwards going with obsession humanity's explore Maurice and Chris episode, in this. From the fugey brilliance of Bach to the experimental music of Paul Simon in Graceland and from clever palindromic poems to the curious case of Benjamin Button we consider what it is about this sort of symmetry that the race seems to find so very satisfying. We forgot about Valentine's day. First Recorded on 14th February 2025.…
With Chris unusually - and, on the basis of this, uniquely - in the driving seat for this episode as Maurice battles a croaky throat, the topic for our synchronised swimmers is 'undervalued'. This highly subjective topic takes us from Patrick Appleford's 'Living Lord' through to Shirley Jackson's 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by way of obscure biographies of composers and the outer orbits of Holst's Planets - we also consider the difference between undervalued and underrated! First recorded 6th February 2025.…
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1 Lines and Dots - Episode 24 (What a Difference a Day Makes) 1:00:16
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To celebrate the fact that 24 hours of Lines and Dots are now available for download, Maurice and Chris embark on a terrifying le mans (mainly because Maurice doesn't drive) of culture. From the extraordinary compositional power of Hindemith and Herodotus' account of the battle of Marathon through to Carol Ann Duffy's 'The Christmas Truce' and that wonderful psychotropic work 'A Day in the Life' by the beatles, we explore the impact of this unit of time on music and words throughout history... First recorded on 30th January 2025.…
Buildings and human designs for them are a remarkable expression of creativity and also share a remarkable creative space with music and literature. In this week's episode, Maurice and Chris explore Xeankis' Metastasis, the writings of Kepler, Solomon's Temple and Chris takes a hatchet to Ed Sheeran's 'Castle on the Hill'. This is all acheived while engaging in some very impressive parkour. First recorded 23rd of January 2025.…
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1 Lines and Dots - Episode 22 (Revolutionary Conflict) 1:00:15
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In this episode, Chris and Maurice play a risky game as they consider the power of conflict in creating revolutionary concepts in music and text. From the powerful words of Homer and Oliver Cromwell to contrasting compositions by Berlioz and Britten (not to mention tips for holidaying in Rome) we look at the ways that humanity expresses its response to warfare and loss. First recorded on 16th January 2025.…
To kick off season three, Maurice and Chris explore a poem by Tennyson, two ancient chants - including a performance every bit as live as it is ill-advised - and a column by Mark Twain. Look forward to discussions of naivete, new year's resolutions, the development of polyphany and - as per usual - unnecessary oversharing. Firs recorded on 9th January 2025.…
Awash with Christmas spirit - or is that spirits? - Chris and Maurice take a fond stroll down memory lane as they recount their experiences of writing and producing a musical from scratch. For those keen to see the production, performed at Canford School in 2011 - a version can be found on Christ' YouTube channel... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMYihyAVMZw We couldn't reccomend it to you more heartily!…
Chris and Maurice explore this slightly misunderstood season through the words of Isaiah and John as well as through two well-known Advent Carols. There is an ill-judged vocal performance by Maurice and much spleen is vented. First recorded on 13th December 2024.
In this festival of bile, Chris and Maurice pick up their swords and do battle over which of them has produced the worst cultural artefacts for discussion. Will Pam Ayres' dentally based poetry win out? Will Handel's Sarabande eat dust? Will Tess of the D'Urbevilles or the musical Six ultimately fall suffer fatal blows? Tune in to find out. Originally recorded on Thursday 28th November.…
Despite continental separation and the trials of fickle technology, Chris and Maurice bring you this episode to celebrate the wonders of extreme contrast. From Top Gear's capricious visit to Magnetic North and the sumptuous glory of Vaughan Williams' Symphony Antarctica through to the contrasts between Athens and Sparta and a piece of music that doesn't seem to please anyone, the discussion takes us on one of our most epic voyages yet. Oh yes, and the sport is Beach Volleyball - of course.…
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1 Lines and Dots - Episode 16 (Secrecy and Codes) 1:00:46
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In this week's episode of Lines and Dots, Chris and Maurice explore the complex world of codes. From the the inventiveness of Caesar's cipher and some acrostic-loving monks to the motifs of Schumann and Shostakovich, the discussion considers humanity's love of hiding things in plain sight. All of this, of course, presented in the mode of an orienteering expedition... First recorded on 5th November 2025.…
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A waxing and waning discussion (punctuated by much 'clean and jerk' action) of this extraordinarily powerful feature of the cultural landscape. From impressionistic organ pieces and (yet more) French poetry through to the Norse myths and the vocal stylings of Cat Stevens, Chris and Maurice ponder what it is that makes the moon such a magnet for creativity. Anna Lapwood, if you are out there, please take the call. First recorded on 10th October 2024.…
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1 Lines and Dots - Episode 14 (The Sea) 1:00:10
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Departing the chalet and heading for the slopes (having stopped off at the ski shop to rent equipment, skill and courage) Chris and Maurice explore the twinned concepts of height and depth in this week's episode. From the very literal heights of the alpine symphony to the metaphorical highs and lows of Gershwin's quest to be taken seriously as a composer - not to mention the poetic endeavours of a first-century, would-be homewrecker - the discussion slaloms its way helplessly through to an ill-advised recreation of a scene from 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. First recorded on 2nd October 2024.…
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