Today's episode is with Kevin Parkinson. Kevin is a drummer and percussionist, Grant MacEwan Music Program alumni and spiritual seeker, among a great many other things. This was a lovely chat, and it was quite amazing to hear about Kevin's profound and deep relationship to listening, music and sound.

They talk about:

the pros and cons of music schooling

the art of, and importance of improvisation; where it can be applied

flow states while playing

possible sources of creativity

possible relationships of transcendental experiences to music

the status of sound itself; sound as a primal force

possible relationships between drumming, poetry and comedy

what happens when music is shared in person

https://www.patreon.com/kevingaudet (All My Friends Are Drummers Patreon Page)

https://www.facebook.com/kevin.gaudet.16/ (Kevin Gaudet's Facebook)

Dhrupad Music

Bill Cosby on Dick Cavett

John Coltrane - Welcome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJIDYeWJv40andlist=PLbv2-_ZTNHZNs0x3oWchjSrC8nQjxf1AH (Kevin Parkinson playing with The Parkers)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p7terK_udw (Brian Blade with his Fellowship Band)