Tapping the Flow

By Stephen Hodd

Join me, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist & Producer Stephen Hodd for deep dives into the mysteries of creative flow and activities around accessing this flow.

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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

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February 14, 2021 Producing music from the same side of the glass. Tapping the flow with David Booth
Suffolk based Producer/Songwriter/Mentor David Booth is a man who knows what it takes to avoid any routes to music creation that lead to sterility of performance.
Honing his mindset over years of being in bands, with labels and management, to becoming the go-to guy in Suffolk for authentic music production, David marks his place as a knowledgeable, open and affable human being who is keen to help others along the way.
We chat in depth about his story and how it ties into his approach to working on his own music and working with others. Suffolk has a fine crop of artists who rely upon him to guide them toward an end product that satisfies their own emotional connection to the origin of the idea.
You can find out more about David Booth at his website :
https://www.therecordingbooth.co.uk (https://www.therecordingbooth.co.uk)
Thanks very much for Tapping the Flow.
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1h 36min
February 10, 2021 Flowtappers Zoom Hang Session 01
A Zoom hangout with Tim O'Shea, Catherine Rudie, Damien Flynn, Gabi Garbutt and Chris Brambley.
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1h 48min
February 07, 2021 Knowing the seed before planting the soil. Tapping the Flow with Jeremy Tuplin.
UK based Singer/Musician/Songwriter Jeremy Tuplin is a man with a lyrical potency that enables the most unusual forests to appear from the seeds he choses for his artistic plantation.
I was so stuck by how much attention he pays to the details and also hugely moved by the humour in his profound lyrics. They proudly stand tall alongside the artists that he often finds himself compared with such as Bill Callahan, Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.
Jeremy's music is far more than just those influences. It is a richly rewarding listen! I firmly advise you to dig deep into this mans music. He has 3 full albums to date and a new one in the pipeline waiting to burst forth.
http://www.jeremytuplin.com/music.php (http://www.jeremytuplin.com/music.php)
He is also the creator of some truly fine videos!
http://www.jeremytuplin.com/video.php (http://www.jeremytuplin.com/video.php)
Get yer ears to the machine.
Thanks for https://tappingtheflow.com (Tapping the Flow).
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1h 18min
February 03, 2021 Stitching feathers of hope to a limping pigeon's wing. Tapping the Flow with Gabi Garbutt
I sat down with the incredible London based Singer/Songwriter/Poet Gabi Garbutt - bird lover and leader of the group https://www.gabigarbutt.com (Gabi Garbutt and the Illuminations).
Gabi is a crafter of magnificently human songs that bring joy and abandon to the legs of those who have been seduced by their upbeat charms. Married to this amazing band sprit are her abilities as a wordsmith of unique angles and curves. Her lyrics finely woven like tapestries that have been worn and thumbed for years, yet still reveal new ways of being with each familiarisation of the self.
We spoke in depth about Gabi's approach to songwriting and wordsmithery, as well as taking a look at her developing position as an important figure to keep an eye on in the music game. Gabi and The Illuminations have been on the road with The Libertines, they recorded their debit album 'The Discredited Language of Angels' at Edwin Collins' studio in Scotland. They are due to go on the road with the Boomtown Rats later this year.
I strongly urge you to go now to Bandcamp and take a listen to Gabi's music. It'll bring a great chunk of joy and understanding to your day.
https://gabigarbutt.bandcamp.com/album/the-discredited-language-of-angels (You can hear the album here : 'The Discredited Language of Angels')
Thanks for Tapping the Flow. If you like what you hear please subscribe for more episodes and to support the show.
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1h 16min
January 31, 2021 Sharpening the sword once the iron has cooled. Tapping the Flow with David Ford
To be the master of the depths sometimes you have to await hindsight and experience in order to successfully navigate the waters where the jewels of your journey lie.
Singer/Songwriter David Ford is one such nautical genius. With a pen that is sharpened with wit and dripping with emotion he cuts a fine vein in his trajectory to mine only the best jewels from his core.
UK based David Ford made a name for himself as a true master of the loop pedal with such incredible performances as 'https://youtu.be/zY8ni5kPp-E (State of the Union)' - (give that a click if you don't know it), but it his continued thirst for excellence through compelling lyrical and melodic marriage, combined with his incredible vocal dexterity that goes from a whisper to all our distorted maelstrom that truly sets him apart from the generic practitioners of this often maligned genre.
This conversation is a real gem of a chat. We spoke in depth about David's own songwriting journey and his hard won processes. It is a true reveal of how much you need to do to get to a position where your songs are worthy monuments to your emotional battles..
I urge you to dive deep into this one and grab yourselves a cup of white tea. (always with the white tea!)
And check out David Ford on any of the streaming sites such as https://open.spotify.com/artist/44qEixF3k3tLYQmHjLlucy?si=FpT37lbhQZaWLMm0YuZJxA (Spotify), Apple and the like... His music has worth, value, emotional content, and a fire and fury that makes for a wonderful trip.
http://davidfordmusic.com (http://davidfordmusic.com)
Thanks again for Tapping the Flow
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1h 36min
January 24, 2021 Tethering ambition to a ship found at sea. Tapping the Flow with Catherine Rudie
What has the musical briefing for a Scottish Bagpipe player from the Chief of Clan MacDonald got to do with the amazing debut album by Scottish songstress Catherine Rudie?
Tune in to find out I'd say . . . .
Roots are best used to provide nourishment and stability for a tree, or in this case an unstoppable forest of musical exploration. We discuss these roots and also cast our eyes across Catherine Rudie's insanely explorative debut album 'The Möbius Kiss'. This is a record that I was delighted to be involved in the production of. It teases emotions you didn't know existed for reasons you'd never even considered. All played out from late night skulking in a Paddington M&S creative department.
Dive deep friends and enjoy the flow for in here you'll find reasons to adjust your usual musical compasses to find a new north.
And please as always take listen to the artist's music as it is best placed to showcase their work.
https://www.catherinerudie.com
If ye enjoy Tapping the Flow I'd love to spread the word if ye can as this makes our journey even more wonderful. Subscribes and new tribes always welcome :)
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1h 37min
January 17, 2021 Crafting the art for the communion of song. Tapping the Flow with Brendan O'Shea.
Join me as I set sail upon an unchartered ocean with a Capitan whose harbour of origin is the same as mine.
Killarney Singer/Songwriter Brendan O'Shea takes me on journey though his amazing story from the ragged coast of South West Ireland's Co. Kerry to the humanimal soaked streets of New York. Here he set up the infamous Scratcher Sessions in the East Village, a place where songwriters can cut their teeth and hone their art under the watchful gaze of a truly appreciative crowd.
Brendan's own music is a hugely engaging and joyous listen, sung by a man with a heart made to be opened and stories made to be recounted. I urge you to take a trip to Brendan's Website : https://brendanosheamusic.com - where ye can enjoy some of his works. Head on over to Spotify and give 'Be Here Still' a listen. That'll work its way right into the hearth of your everyday fire.
Thank you for tapping the flow.
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1h 37min
January 10, 2021 Being truthful to the muse who holds the cards. Tapping the Flow with Gabriel Moreno
I sat down with London based Gibraltan Singer/Songwriter, Poet, and Curator of London's infamous Lantern Society Gabriel Moreno, to take a deep dive beneath the surface protrusions and get tangled in the intricacies of what it takes to be a true lifer in this game of art and song. We had met once very briefly a while ago but our paths truly crossed in this episode when we embraced our mutual appreciation for song craft and individual expression. Gabriel is a veteran of the thriving scene of artistic nomads who gather at the Lantern Society to express their unique artistic voices. He has released several albums and is a lauded poet who has published many books in the past and present.
A driving force of creative energy he curates, creates and embodies the spirit to artistry. I strongly recommend going to his website to check out his amazing work. It is stellar stuff! www.gabrielmoreno.co.uk
The Lantern Society is also a very fine night of singer/songwriters and poets with many years of existence under its belt. When we get out of this lockdown that is where musical voices will be shining the brightest lights in London. https://www.facebook.com/LanternSocietyLondon/ (https://www.facebook.com/LanternSocietyLondon/)
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1h 32min
June 22, 2020 Holding space with nature to reconnect with the source. Tapping the flow with Frances Shelley
I sat down to chat with Suffolk based Minimalist composer Frances Shelley to chat about her ability to hold space with nature and allow her hands to draw from her surroundings to create improvised music for those lucky enough to attend. Using a solar powered piano and setting it up among the reeds of Suffolk's areas of outstanding natural beauty is just one of the amazing collaborations with nature that Frances has been involved with over the years. She uses Ableton live to draw subterranean counterpoints to her melodic beauty on her recent album 'A Place Exists'
You can go for a hugely rewarding deep dive on her website : https://www.francesshelley.com (https://www.francesshelley.com)
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1h 28min
June 09, 2020 Traditions, Ambitions and Working with a Plan. Tapping the Flow with Tim O'Shea
I caught up with Traditional and Folk Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter Tim O'Shea.
Tim hails from the beautiful county of Kerry in the South-West of Ireland which is where I grew up. He is a fantastic player and singer who brings authentic emotive performance to his shows and his releases. He works his arse off the stay afloat in an ever-changing game and operates with a stellar professional attitude. We chat about his families roots in music, his work ethic, his touring life and discuss the roots of traditional music in Ireland. This is a highly engaging and revealing chat which has a lot to offer anyone considering this path in life.
You can hear more from Tim at www.timosheaandfriends.com.
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1h 33min

FAQs about Tapping the Flow:

How many episodes does Tapping the Flow have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.