With John Tams
Derbyshire singer-songwriter John Tams tells Mike how he wrote the songs for the internationally successful National Theatre stage play of War Horse.
This week, as Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of War Horse is released in UK cinemas, Derbyshire singer-songwriter John Tams tells Mike how he wrote the songs for the internationally successful National Theatre stage play.
The War Horse production, based on the book by Michael Morpurgo, is now enjoying extended runs in the West End, on Broadway and in Toronto, with tours planned for America and Europe.
John tells to Mike how he came to be involved in the phenomenon and talks about its implications for British folk music.
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John Tams - Interview with Mike Harding
Duration: 11:49
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Salsa Celtica
Caf茅 Colando
- El Camino.
- Discos Leon DSLCD 001.
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Merrymouth
The Trees They Do Grow High
- PROMO CD.
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Martin Simpson
Louisiana 1927
- Prodigal Son.
- Topic TSCD567.
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D. L. Menard
La Porte D'En Arri猫re
- The Mississippi: River Of Song.
- Smithsonian Folkways SFW 40086.
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Spiro
Rose Engine
- Kaleidophonica.
- RealWorld CDRW188.
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Charlie Hardwick & Chelsea Halfpenny
The Shoe Makker
- Big River Big Songs: The Tyne.
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Blair Dunlop
Black Is The Colour (Of My True Love's Hair)
- Live Performance.
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Tim van Eyken
The Year Turns Round Again
- War Horse.
- Proper Music Distribution Ltd CORDAF 01.
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John Tams
Hold The Line
- War Horse.
- Proper Music Distribution Ltd CORDAF 01.
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Tim Van Eyken & Cast
Only Remembered
- War Horse.
- Proper Music Distribution Ltd CORDAF 01.
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Muckram Wakes
Old Brown Hen
- Live Performance.
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Iron Lung
The Monaghan Twig/Paddy Lynne's
- Triple Harp Bypass.
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Johnny Silvo & Diz Disley - The Glory Of Love
Broadcast
- Wed 11 Jan 2012 19:00大象传媒 Radio 2