Ep. 21 Ancient Infinity Orchestra (Ozzy Moysey) – Don’t Practice Just Play + Q&A
Gondwana Records PodcastShow Notes
Ozzy Moysey of 15 piece ensemble Ancient Infinity Orchestra shares with us the instruments he picked up from an early age, his musical education from lessons as a child through to music college and beyond, meeting likeminded musicians and moving into a house with his bandmates, rooted in community. His location in the county defined how he interacted with music; learning and writing from a village at a young age and experiencing live music in Brighton, to education and collaboration in the Leeds music scene. Also, find out the origins of the distinctive name, Ancient Infinity Orchestra.
Tracklist: Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Greeting Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Rejoicing Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Spring Break Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Michael & Zelah Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Niyama Ancient Infinity Orchestra - River of Light Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Equanimity Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Act of the Sun Ancient Infinity Orchestra - Pharoah Sings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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