Ep10 Adventures in New Orleans, music to V8 engines & sea slugs! - Bob Tomlinson

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 designing houses and living spaces.

Improvisation in Music (00:00:29)
Bob shares his limited experience with improvisation in music.

Trial and Error in Design (00:00:42)
Bob discusses learning from existing designs through trial and error.

Musical Reflection (00:01:03)
The host plays music for Bob to evoke thoughts and imagery.

Imagery from Music (00:01:12)
Bob describes a vivid scene inspired by the music he hears.

Transition Points in Music (00:02:54)
Bob identifies transition points in the musical narrative he perceives.

Ceremony in Dance (00:03:32)
Bob reflects on the ceremonial quality of a dance he imagines.

Story of New Orleans (00:04:03)
Bob begins recounting a memorable trip to New Orleans with his grandmother.

Mushroom Picking Adventure (00:05:27)
Bob shares a humorous story about picking mushrooms early in the morning.

Vigilantes in New Orleans (00:06:35)
Bob describes a tense moment involving vigilantes while picking mushrooms.

Music Interpretation (00:09:24)
The host and Bob discuss how music captured the essence of the story.

Engine Rhythms in Music (00:10:40)
Bob explains the rhythmic qualities of different engine sounds and their musicality.

Bus Journey in India (00:12:29)
Bob recounts a challenging bus journey in India and the struggle for a seat.

Madras Bus Station Description (00:14:54)
Bob describes the atmosphere of the bus station in Madras.

Sweat and Tension (00:17:42)
Bob reflects on the physical sensations experienced during the bus journey.

Pickled Sea Slug Experience (00:18:30)
Bob shares a story about tasting pickled sea slugs in Samoa.

Musical Representation of Taste (00:19:50)
The host attempts to create music that reflects the taste of the sea slug.

Conclusion and Insights (00:21:54)
Bob shares insights on how music can enhance storytelling and memory.

Keywords,

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