About this episode
The episode discusses Moby's song 'Porcelain', its cultural significance, and its emotional themes.
A song that was everywhere after it was released as a single in 2000. Moby's Porcelain has been used in films, TV and adverts yet remains a much loved melancholic downbeat electronic ballad. Reportedly written about the fragility of love after a break up it's a track that has a place in many people's hearts. The people featured are: Felicia Narhi aka DJ Damselfly Steve O'Brien Gyu Ola Mazzuca John E Roy Michael Weinhardt Producer: Maggie Ayre
People in this episode
Guests: Felicia Narhi, Steve O'Brien, Gyu Ola Mazzuca, John E Roy, Michael Weinhardt
Topics covered
- music
- electronic ballad
- melancholy
- love
- breakup
- cultural impact
Keywords
- Moby
- Porcelain
- 2000
- melancholic
- electronic
- love
- breakup
- music
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4
Books & works: Porcelain
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