{"id":18293,"date":"2024-03-08T06:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T20:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=18293"},"modified":"2024-03-08T06:38:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T20:38:00","slug":"new-app-turns-train-journeys-into-musical-odysseys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=18293","title":{"rendered":"New app turns train journeys into musical odysseys"},"content":{"rendered":"

The developers of a new app hope to inspire rail travellers to learn more about Britain\u2019s music scene both past and present.<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Rail has teamed up with DJ and presenter Jo Whiley to bring about 30 city specific audio guides to teach rail travellers all about Britain\u2019s musical history.<\/p>\n

New research conducted by Mortar Research revealed that the country is at risk of losing its connection with its musical history. One in five participants didn\u2019t know The Beatles are from Liverpool, 40% didn\u2019t know about Oasis\u2019 ties to Manchester, and 60% were unaware that Grime music originated in London.<\/p>\n

The team behind the new Window Seater app hope to change that, by bringing the inside scoop behind all of our favourite bands and artists direct to our train seats.<\/p>\n

These geo-targeted stories, narrated by Jo Whiley, will explore the origins of genres and the locations that helped shape some of Britain\u2019s most popular artists and bands.<\/p>\n

The guides reveal details about the Queen\u2019s music video filmed on a Peterborough railway track, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger meeting on a train platform in Dartford, and the story of writing Simon and Garfunkels\u2019 Homeward Bound in a railway station, to name a few.<\/p>\n

Broadcaster Jo Whiley said:\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m very passionate and proud of Britain\u2019s musical heritage \u2013 and I\u2019d hate for people to lose their connection to it. I believe that you can appreciate music on a whole new level when you get out there and experience the places that influenced it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with the rail industry, I\u2019m hoping to inspire fans to take a trip, by train, and discover more about their favourite bands and genres of music. Enjoying a train journey whilst listening to one of the audio guides is the perfect way to connect with our musical history. Experience the hometowns that helped shape artists, walk the streets that are referenced in their songs and visit train stations that connected them in more ways than one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jacqueline Starr, CEO at Rail Delivery Group, said:\u00a0\u201cTravelling by train connects you to the people, places and things you love \u2013 like music. We\u2019re delighted to be working with Jo to help people rediscover the fantastic musical heritage Britain has to offer, and inspire them to explore the origins of genres, artists and the locations that influenced them by train.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can find out more about the campaign here<\/a>, or download the app from your Apple or Android app store.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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