Friend of The Music Show Kate Fagan’s new book of poetry is entitled Song in the Grass and it’s full of music. She returns to the show to talk about the book, the relationship between her musical and poetic writing, and her enduring connection to folk artists Peggy Seeger and Lisa O’Neill.  The ABC’s iconic old News theme is new again: a new version by sound designer David McDonald puts a fresh lick of paint on Peter Wall and the late Tony Ansell’s 1980s bulletin soundtrack. David and Peter join Andy to talk about what makes a news theme work.  Song in the Grass is published by Giramondo Books. Kate launches the book at Margaret Whitlam Galleries in Parramatta on 29 August.  Music heard in the show:  Title: Majestic Fanfare Artist: Sydney Symphony Orchestra/Stuart Challender Composer: Charles Williams Album: Classic ABC TV & Radio Themes Label: ABC Classics 4724462 Title: ABC News Theme Artist: Tony Ansell & Peter Wall Composer: Tony Ansell, Peter Wall Album: Classic ABC TV & Radio Themes Label: ABC Classics 4724462 Title: JJJ News Theme Composer: Paul McKercher, John Jacobs Courtesy of Triple J Title: Gotta Get Home By Midnight Artist: Peggy Seeger Composer: Peggy Seeger Album: First Farewell Label: Red Grape Music Title: All Of This Is Chance Artist: Lisa O’Neill Composer: Lisa O’Neill Album: All Of This Is Chance Label: Rough Trade Records Title: ABC News Theme Artist: Tony Ansell & Peter Wall Composer: Tony Ansell, Peter Wall Album: Classic ABC TV & Radio Themes Label: ABC Classics 4724462 Title: ABC News Theme (Pendulum Remix) Artist: Pendulum, Tony Ansell & Peter Wall Composer: Tony Ansell & Peter Wall Album: Pendulum Remix (single) Label: single release Title: ABC News Theme (2024) Composer: Tony Ansell, Peter Wall and David McDonald Courtesy of the ABC The Music Show is made on Gadigal and Gundungurra Country Technical production by Bethany Stewart and Nathan Turnbull