Music & Media

How can I as a cellist performing live still control the overall sense or structure of the piece, performing builds or drops while I am playing…. But both my hands are occupied!? This podcast episode explores audiovisual performance techniques and the idea of digital musicianship. The concepts are explored on the back of a project in which tools such as live looping with Ableton Live and a BOSS-RC loop station. This was combined with visuals of a previously filmed performance outdoors. What kind of planning goes into a performance like this? How can there still be space for improvisation? In “The Digital Musician” Andrew Hugill defines what a virtuoso digital musician. What can we understand by this term? What kind of skills would a traditional musician have to learn? I found this project a great example of how music and media can enrich each other.

In this episode Rory joins us to give an insight into the music production of the project. In our conversation we are discussing some of the challenges as well as revealing details of the music through listening layer by layer and go on to talk about spatialisation of sound. There is also discussion around audiovisual relationships and how to make people 'feel as if they are there' through various elements and production techniques. We conclude by reflecting on catching vision, understanding a producer's role and how collaboration enriches projects.

Norton joined the project for photography and drone footage in England. In this podcast he talks about a photograph being more than a picture, about capturing the moment, about depth, scale and character in pictures and more. Hearing from other creatives can inspire us even if we are more familiar in a different discipline. I trust that this podcast will give you insight into 'A Musical Journey', but also ignite something fresh in you for your creative expressions.

What is your spark? About two and a half years ago I had a tiny idea that kept growing and growing. The spark that I expected to become a project that would take a couple of months has developed over the last two years and still gives birth to new expressions - this podcast being one of them. In this episode I am explaining the heart and story behind the project that has taken us from Germany to Switzerland and finally here to England. It really has been a journey on a geographical, musical and personal level. After sharing how this tiny spark developed in my experience, I want to pose the question to you: what is your spark?

Welcome to this brand new podcast, “Music & Media”. Along this journey we will hear conversations with musicians, composers, film makers, directors and others... people that work with music & media in different ways. Where are they coming from? Why are they doing what they are doing? What is their passion? In that I want you as a listener to discover your passion and gifting and with this podcast I want to help you develop that. I’m excited for this journey! Why don't you join me.