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- Ep18 Curative Hiphop - Micha Walter
Stockholm based Music producer and Hiphop couch Micha Walter, shares an inspiring story about determination and resilience within and Australian youth centre. He discuses working with Jewish hiphop artist the Asthmatics, experimentation and the creation of a new genre.
Mickey shares his journey from being a rapper and DJ to becoming a multifaceted music producer. He discusses the emotional impact of music, including a poignant reflection on his wife's grandmother's passing. The episode also highlights his work with homeless youth in Sydney Australia, particularly a young man named Owen, and the transformative power of art. Micha's story underscores the deep connections between creativity, healing, and personal growth.
They discuss:
◼ How music can evoke memories of loved ones, grief and the idea of crossing over, turning an emotional moment into an improvised soundtrack◼ How working with homeless young people and rapper Owen inspired a story of transformation, resilience and the power of creativity◼ How hip-hop, Jewish melodies, klezmer and improvisation came together to create an unexpected musical collaboration with The Asthmatics◼ How unusual scales, samples and spontaneous musical choices can create a new genre, blending cultural traditions with contemporary beats and improvisation◼Listen to the Asthmatics:Follow Impropod:
◼See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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25 min - Ep17 Movement & Positivity - Anthony Hobden
Luke Interviews personal trainer Anthony Hobden about how he used jujitsu to improve his sense of self of discipline and wellbeing, Anthony also tells an entertaining story involving a coat hanger on a night out in Nottingham.
They discuss:
◼ How music can trigger powerful memories, including Anthony’s childhood memories of his sister and the simple joy of sharing cockles together◼ How learning jujitsu helped Anthony overcome low confidence, develop discipline and discover a belief in his own ability◼ How improvised music can transform a personal journey into a musical narrative, using dissonance, and parallel fifths to express discomfort, strength and achievement◼ How a hilarious night out involving an ironed shirt, a crowded bus and a forgotten coat hanger becomes the inspiration for a playful soundtrack about anticipation, confidence and embarrassmentFollow Anthony◼His website: https://thefitnessstudio.net/Follow Impropod:◼ See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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16 min - Ep16 Where is the Edge?! Eddystone Pigeon & Snowy Adventures - Thomas Wilson
Adventurer and astrophysicist Thomas Wilson tells of an unexpected pigeon rescue whilst sailing of the coast of Plymouth. How to avoid falling off when you can't see the edge whilst navigating a terrifying snow-covered ridge in Scotland. And recalls a bizarre convoy of armoured vehicles in Uganda. Luke improvises some impressive soundtracks for each story, while Thomas reflects on how music can amplify emotions and even change the way we remember an experience.
They discuss:
◼ How rescuing a stranded pigeon at sea becomes a soundtrack of uncertainty, suspicion, trust and eventual calm◼ How navigating a snow-covered mountain ridge inspires music capturing fear, adventure, self-control and the relief of reaching safety◼ How a bizarre encounter with armoured Humvees in Uganda becomes a playful musical journey of speed, chaos and unexpected comedy◼ How improvised music can amplify memories, add another sensory dimension to stories, and change the way we remember themFollow Tom Wilson
◼On Instagram @tjwilson◼Thomas's website: https://www.thomasgwilson.com/Follow Impropod:◼See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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21 min - Ep15 The Whirlwind Vortex & Classical Piano - Jamie Loftus
Luke interviews classical pianist Jamie Loftus, who tells an epic adventure involving a whirlwind vortex, a rope-swinging mishap, a wall of brambles an unexpected barbed-wire fence and Buckfast wine! For the 1st time Luke tells a story about a flash flood in Petra, Jordan and Jamie improvises a spontaneous soundtrack to it. Jamie also gives some great musical insight. Along the way, they explore how harmony, musical register, rhythm and dynamics can transform real-life stories into sound.
They discuss:
◼ How an improvised piano piece can inspire vivid imagery, from a white-light ballet dancer emerging from dark, oily depths to the contrast between beauty and dissonance◼ How a chaotic night of Buckfast Wine, rope swings, brambles and barbed wire becomes an improvised soundtrack of adventure, determination, confusion and ridiculous optimism
◼ How Jamie responds musically to Luke’s dramatic story of a flash flood in Petra, using piano register, harmony and movement to evoke ancient architecture, rain, camels and a desperate escape
◼ How improvisation connects music and storytelling, and how a real narrative can give abstract piano music a different emotional meaning for both the performer and listener
Follow Jamie:
◼Jamie's Website: https://www.jamieloftus.co.uk/◼Jamies Instagram: @loftus_jamieFollow Impropod:
◼ See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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24 min - Ep14 Camino adventures & puppet trouble - Saskia Tomlinson
Puppet maker, animator and sister to Luke tells her adventures of the Camino de Santiago, puppet trouble involving an emergency involving a broken hyena puppet, and a story about our over-reliance on technology. Luke provides an improvised poignant soundtrack of course! Filled with humour, tension, emotion and adventure.
They discuss:
◼ How a missing phone and a late-night drive inspire an improvised soundtrack about technology, panic, confusion and unexpected twists◼ How a Camino de Santiago adventure and a wrong turn lead to a lonely horse, inspiring music about travel, discovery, sadness and emotion◼ How a broken theatre puppet creates a three-minute backstage crisis, with improvised music capturing anxiety, pressure, fragility and comedy◼ How music improvisation and storytelling can transform everyday memories into emotional narratives and reveal new perspectives on familiar experiencesFollow Saskia on Instagram:
◼@saskiatomlinsonWhere Saskia works:
◼https://puppetplace.org/Puppet place Instagram:◼@puppetplaceFollow Impropod:◼ See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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24 min - Ep13 Cello improv & Metamorphosis - Ben Roberts
Luke talks to composer and cellist Ben Roberts, Ben improvises on the cello his interpretation of the stories. With Tales of mushrooms in the ball park and metamorphosis.
We explore his journey from classical training to free-form improvisation. Ben discusses his collaborations with filmmakers, dancers, and art galleries, and the emotional and imaginative aspects of improvisation. The episode concludes with insights on the value of being present and mindful during improvisation.
They discuss:
◼ How free-form cello improvisation can move beyond classical training to create soundscapes, stories and emotional journeys◼ How improvising music can transform a story of an old man shedding his burdens into a soundtrack of struggle, change and liberation◼ How a purple chicken’s identity crisis inspires a playful blues soundtrack exploring self-doubt, acceptance and self-expression◼ How improvisation and play can help adults let go of inhibitions, become more present and reconnect with their imaginationFollow Ben
◼on Instagram: @ben_cello◼Ben's website: https://www.bencello.com/Follow Impropod:
◼ See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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26 min - Ep12 Solace & hitchhiking - Oscar Linsey Turner
Ecological entrepreneur and podcaster Oscar Lindsay-Turner tells a heartfelt story about loss and solace, his hitchhiking adventures in Germany and they discuss music's impact on memory.
They delve into themes of improvisation, storytelling, and the emotional complexities of death. Oscar shares his experiences in comedy improv, music, and poetry, and reflects on losing friends to suicide. Luke improvises music to accompany Oscar's narratives, enhancing the emotional depth of the stories. They discuss the cathartic nature of sharing personal experiences and the impact of music on memory. Oscar's podcast, "The Nature Deficit Podcast," focusing on environmental issues, is also highlighted.
They discuss:
◼ How improvised music and storytelling can transform personal memories, emotions and experiences into unique musical soundtracks◼ How grief, loss and emotional healing inspired an improvised soundtrack exploring sadness, chaos, ceremony and finding a renewed connection to life◼ How a 1,000-kilometre hitchhiking adventure across Europe became music, capturing travel, uncertainty, tension, humour and unexpected encounters◼ How musical improvisation and memory work together to create new perspectives on personal stories, emotions and life experiencesFollow Oscar's podcast
◼on Instagram: @naturedeficitFollow Impropod:
◼ See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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24 min - Ep11 Climbing a mountain barefoot, beatboxing and Cabagism - Finn Hopkins
Luke interviews beatboxer, hip-hop artist and loop musician Finn Hopkins (AKA Dr Asparagus), who shares extraordinary stories of barefoot mountain climbing in India, living alone in a jungle treehouse during monsoon season, and the strange turns that can make an adventure go very wrong. Finn is the son of Rob Hopkins from Episode 31.
They discuss:◼ How Finn discovered improvisation through beatboxing, hip-hop and live looping◼ How a chaotic, barefoot mountain-climbing adventure in India becomes an improvised soundtrack of excitement, drunkenness, danger and achievement◼ How the sudden arrival of monsoon rain, isolation and illness can be transformed into music◼ How improvisation can capture details that aren't explicitly mentioned in a story, such as rain, loneliness and atmosphere◼ How different musicians can hear the same story in completely different ways and create entirely different soundtracks◼ How improvisation becomes a spontaneous conversation between storyteller, musician and listenerFollow Finn On Instagram:◼Finn: @drasparagus◼Finn's band: @churchofvegFollow Impropod:◼See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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22 min - Ep10 Adventures in New Orleans, music to V8 engines & sea slugs! - Bob Tomlinson
Bob Tomlinson. 'House designing renegade', father to Luke, & director of Village Makers, discuses the soundtrack of sea slugs and hot busses. From a tense night of mushroom picking in New Orleans to the heat and chaos of a crowded bus in India, Bob’s stories inspire improvised piano soundtracks that capture atmosphere, rhythm, humour and suspense.
They explore how music can reveal details that aren't explicitly mentioned in a story, transforming sensations such as humidity, nervous anticipation, movement and even the texture of food into sound. Bob also recalls eating a pickled sea slug in Western Samoa, which unexpectedly reminded him of chewing decomposing rubber as a child.
They discuss:
◼ How a tense New Orleans night involving mushroom picking, a V8 truck and armed neighbourhood patrols becomes an improvised soundtrack of jazz, suspense and foreboding
◼ How the heat, rhythm and mounting tension of a crowded Indian bus journey inspire music that captures waiting, anticipation and the chaos of a boarding stampede
◼ How the strange taste and rubbery texture of a pickled sea slug in Western Samoa can be translated into music through dissonance, rhythm and texture
◼ How improvised music can add atmosphere and reveal details that weren't consciously remembered in the original story, creating a surprising collaboration between storyteller and musician
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23 min - Ep9 Interaction of time, movement and music - Joe Kelly
How does a dangerous wave change your perception of time? Luke interviews surfer, fitness couch and movement specialist Joe Kelly. They discus the change in perception of time when faced with a dangerous wave! They discuss how micro-attention to details helps navigate challenging environments, and what this sounds like on the piano! As well as the music and movement relationship.
Joe shares stories about surfing big waves, a cycling accident, getting sick while travelling through Central America, and playing touch rugby. Luke transforms these experiences into improvised piano music, exploring how rhythm, harmony, silence and musical dynamics can capture movement, danger, altered perception and emotion.The conversation explores how music can represent movement, how our perception of time changes in high-pressure situations, and why improvisation is often about responding to unexpected events rather than trying to avoid them.
They discuss:
◼ How surfing big waves can create a strange shift in perception, where intense danger gives way to an almost meditative focus on tiny details like water, light and sound
◼ How stories about surfing, cycling accidents and travel can become improvised piano soundtracks, using rhythm, harmony and silence to capture movement, tension and changing states of mind
◼ How movement and music share ideas of rhythm, timing, balance and improvisation, and why physical movement can provide a useful way of understanding musical improvisation
◼ How mistakes, unexpected changes and “wrong turns” can become part of the creative process, turning improvisation into a constant process of questioning, adapting and finding new possibilities
Follow Joe on instagram: @barefootathlete
Follow Impropod:◼ See this episode on the podcast map at: https://www.impropod.com/
◼Follow Impropod on Instagram: @impropodpodcast
◼Follow Impropod on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34WsYcP0CO0urZJJLz1tOw
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About Impropod Podcast
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The podcast that explores the power of improvised music and it's connection to storytelling. Hosted by Luke Tomlinson. www.impropod.com