Ep1 Crowds and healing - Carole Salmon

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 music played.

Indecisiveness and Hesitation (00:01:20)
Discussion on the emotional uncertainty evoked by the music, reflecting a sense of hesitation.

Word Association: Anxious (00:02:41)
Carole shares a story about feeling anxious in a crowd while trying to avoid someone.

Crowd Dynamics and Emotional Weight (00:04:19)
Carole reflects on the emotional heaviness of crowds and suggests musical adjustments for depth.

Musical Sequence Reflection (00:06:58)
Carole describes how a second attempt at playing the music felt deeper and more engaging.

Word Association: Sadness (00:08:17)
Carole recounts a poignant story about loss and remembrance involving white roses on the beach.

Musical Interpretation of Sadness (00:11:39)
Discussion on how to musically convey the narrative of sadness and beauty in the story.

Feedback in the Improvisation Process (00:12:12)
Exploration of how feedback shapes the improvisation, making it a collaborative experience.

Conclusion and Invitation (00:13:18)
Wrap-up of the episode and an invitation to listeners to join the next discussion.