Impropod Podcast

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 con...

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 im...

Luke Interviews beatboxer and hiphop legend Finn Hopkins (AKA Dr Asparagus ), who tells stories of treehouses in the monsoon, and an epic mountain climbing adventure. Finn is the son of Rob Hopkins from Episode 31. Podcast Episode Timestamps Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:00:28) Host welcomes Finn Hopkins and delves into his relationship with improvisation. Finn's Background in Music (00:...

House designing renegade, father to Luke, & director of Village Makers , discuss the soundtrack of sea slugs and hot busses. Bob tells his adventures involving mushrooms and guns in New Orleans... Podcast Episode Timestamps Introduction to Bob Tomlinson (00:00:03) The host introduces his father, Bob, a "house designing renegade." Bob's Design Philosophy (00:00:15) Bob explains his approach to desi...

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. Follow Joe on instagram: @ barefootathlete Introduction to Joe Kelly (00:00...

How do you portray drunkenness on the piano? Classical pianist Dylan Allan  discuses the sound of royalty, and tells a heartfelt story about mortality and death. As well as a tale of a ridiculous misunderstanding in a pub! Follow Dylan on instagram @ dylana431 ]Introduction to Improvisation (00:00:16) Host welcomes Dylan Allen and asks about his relationship with improvisation. Musical Background...

Dancer and artist, Carolina Minton Frias tells Stories of moving continents,  falling in posh rivers and they explore the musical interpretations of wet socks! As well as late night turtles and cultural clashes. Follow Carolina on Instagram @ carrocatica Podcast Episode Timestamps Introduction to Carolina (00:00:05) Carolina Minton Frias introduces herself as a British-Venezuelan guest. Music and...

In this Episode Luke talks to enthusiastic and entertaining music producer and songwriter Yoosuf Blake  in Los Angeles. Yoosuf tells some fun childhood stories and witnesses the power of musical improvisation! And they discuss its impact. Follow Yoosuf on instagram @ ybtheprophet More info on Yoosuf and listen to his tracks here: 🕋 @syncollectivemusic linktr.ee/ybtheprophet Podcast Episode Timest...

In this Episode Luke Interviews songwriter Stewart Bell remotely in Scotland. Luke experiments with the sound of Tom Waits, Stoo tells stories of a surprise at Tower Records, an old family bakery (with a scotch oven!). And gives some great insight into his relationship with music.  Check out Stoo on Instagram: @stoo.bell Stoo's music On Spotify @ goldfinch_songs Podcast Timestamps and Topics Intro...

Gal Or tells a turtle creation story, we discus fasting with a fever at vision quest and his upbringing in a Kibbutz in Israel.   Galore shares his deep connection to improvisation, describing it as a liberating form of self-expression. The episode features a musical dialogue, where he responds to music with vivid imagery and a fictional story about a Tree of Knowledge. He also reflects on his upb...

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Film-maker and teacher Ben BT tells stories of passion and confusion about a one night stand, his adventures in India involving a hair raising motorbike ride and a rooftop story. All with a unique soundtrack Follow Ben on Instagram @ benboydtaylor Timestamps Introduction to Ben Boyd Taylor (00:00:05) Ben shares his musical background and contrasts it with his sister's musicality. Initial Music Res...

Luke interviews and improvises for live wire and cake enthusiast Alice Boyd Taylor. With precarious car stories and experiments with dissonant chaos. Follow Alice on Instagram: @alice_from_wandering_land Timestamps  Introduction to Improvisation (00:00:03) Alice shares her recent experimentation with improvisation through spoken word poetry. Initial Musical Impressions (00:02:04) Alice reflects on...

Artist and mother (to Luke!) Carole and Luke discuss the soundtrack to being chased through crowds, stories off loss and healing, and musical heartbeats.  Introduction to Impro Pod (00:00:02) Overview of the podcast's purpose: exploring emotions and ideas through piano improvisation. Initial Impressions of Music (00:00:59) Carole describes her feelings of suspicion and comfort in response to the m...