The highly-praised Take 5 with Zan Rowe is set to make its triumphant return to ABC TV and ABC iview.
Following its debut in 2022, the show quickly rose to prominence, securing its spot as ABC’s top arts/cultural offering in the past couple of years.
Season two promises to be even more captivating with Zan Rowe at the helm, bringing her unique warmth, insightful expertise, and engaging interview techniques.
Audiences can anticipate a stellar lineup of guests, including big names like Noel Gallagher, Natalie Imbruglia, Jimmy Barnes, Mark Coles Smith, G Flip, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Each guest is set to delve deep into their music collections, revealing intimate tales and personal journeys.
“Music is memory. Hearing a song can take you back to a place, a feeling, a singular time in your life. It unlocks us and has the power to unite us.” This line encapsulates the essence of the show, with music acting as a bridge to the past and a connector of souls.
The season premiere is set to be a riveting one, spotlighting none other than rock icon Noel Gallagher. Known for his time with Oasis and his undeniable swagger, Gallagher remains confident in his songwriting prowess, stating,
“It’s ok If I never write another song, I’ve written some of the best songs of our f%#&ing era.”
His words aren’t just mere bravado, considering the timeless nature of his tracks with Oasis.
Viewers can expect to see a more introspective side of Gallagher as he delves into his past with Rowe, discussing his early life in Manchester before skyrocketing to rockstar fame. A poignant moment arises as he recalls a challenging time, stating,
“I don’t think there’s anything more soul-destroying than you and your brother and your dad… all going to sign on at the unemployment office…
looking back on it now, it’s like what message does that send? My dad’s got no future, I’ve got no future.”
However, Gallagher’s trajectory took a turn for the better, leading him to become an emblematic figure in rock music. Despite leaving behind the wild antics of the ’90s, his charm remains undiminished. Among the stories he shares is a humorous account of a nervous duet with the legendary Burt Bacharach and an amusing anecdote about his grocery shopping experiences.
The episode culminates in a poignant moment when Rowe reveals that the final song Oasis performed live was a Beatles track, a fact Gallagher had seemingly forgotten.
