Malcolm's interest in music widened as he grew older, but he geberally maintained an interest an interest in all the styles to which he had been attracted. He had been given piano lessons as soon as he started school but bever did as well as he could, being distracted by too many other interests to practise properly. In his mid-teens he and his tutor parted company by mutual agreement.

He liked Pop music, starting in the mid 1950's, and he started collecting 78 rpm records just about the time they were becoming obsolete. His interest moved on to Skiffle and he would play with his brother and sister. He played a tea-chest base whilst his brother played guitar and his sister played the washboard.

At senior school he was introduced to Traditional Jazz to which he took an enduring liking. This progressed to Modern Jazz of which he enjoyed the mainstream music but could not take to the more progressive style. Certain Big Bands such as Benny Goodman appealed to him. He was to meet his future wife Brenda in a Jazz Club so they shared the liking of that music.

Malcolm taught himself basic guitar chords and would accompany himself in some R&B songs. He appreciated much of the more popular Classical music and attended a few concerts. During the 1970' and 80's, he and his wife enjoyed certain of the more popular Pop artists such as Elton John. The only live performance they saw was Status Quo. In retrospect in later years, they came back to pick up on some of the other performers, probably for nostalgic reasons as much as any other. Dave Edmunds was a particular favourite.

Once at work, Malcolm discovered World music, in particular, Pacific Island, Reggae and Blue Mountain. Whilst working in Africa he discovered and took an instant liking to Soucous which had such an engaging persistent rhythm. He went on to appreciate the music other African countries. Malcolm and Brenda were able to find groups playing in local arts clubs on occasions. There used to be a minority radio program put out by Andy Kershaw each week that often featured African music and other interesting styles such as Country Music. Malcolm used to enjoy listening to this but it was taken off and never returned.

After retirement, Malcolm and his wife would attend a Country & Western dance club as she particularly liked the more traditional element of that style. They started following Cajun music, having attended a festival in Gloucester. This progressed to Folk and Celtic music from local festivals where they also found Appelation Mountain dancing.