Five things to listen to, chosen by The Kooks

Hugh Harris, guitarist for indie kids The Kooks, curates this week’s classically-inflected playlist!


This week, Hugh Harris, the guitarist of indie-rock band The Kooks picks some of his favourite classical tunes for you to get inspired by. Make sure to check out The Kooks’ infectious new single ‘Down’ below as well.

J.S. Bach Air (on the G string)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2j-frfK-yg

Erik Satie Gnossienne No.1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLFVGwGQcB0

Dimitri Shostakovich Piano Concerto no.2, Op. 102, II

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnbnJrpT6o

Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Pagnini

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHJKg4FHUzc

Philip Glass ‘Closing’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGFqwa29KDM

The Kooks ‘Down’

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