Ep24 Storm on a square rigger, Egypt & percussion - Jon Inder

Percussionist Jon Inder recounts a tale about his exhilaration of being in a storm on a square sailed ship the TS Royalist as a child, as well as an Egyptian story about sailing down the Nile on a felucca involving unwell stargazing. All with a unique improvised soundtrack of course! 

Here are the extracted timestamps and their titles in chronological order:

Introduction to Jon Inder (00:00:05)
Jon Inder is introduced as a nutritional advisor, musicologist, and member of the band The Bridge.

Improvised Music Reflection (00:02:12)
Jon shares thoughts on a piece of improvised music, noting a breakthrough moment.

Story of a Storm at Sea (00:03:18)
Jon recounts his experience on a square-rigged ship during a storm, highlighting vivid imagery.

Emotional Clarity After the Storm (00:08:13)
Discussion on the calmness and clarity felt after the storm subsided, reflecting on the experience.

Sailing on the Nile (00:10:10)
Jon shares memories of sailing on a felucca down the Nile, combining beauty and discomfort.

The Importance of the Nile (00:12:00)
Explores the significance of rivers in human culture and their role in agriculture and civilization.

Musical Interpretation of Stars (00:15:30)
Jon describes the contrast between the beauty of the stars and his discomfort from illness.

Presence of the Ancient (00:17:38)
Discussion on the connection to ancient cultures and the continuity of human history through art.

Creative Interpretation of Memories (00:18:31)
Jon reflects on how memories inspire musical creativity and the emotional weight of storytelling.

Closing Remarks (00:20:24)
The podcast concludes with thanks and a teaser for the next episode, featuring improvised music.

 

 

Keywords

nutritional advisor, musicologist, singer-songwriter, percussionist, Green Life, Totnes, The Bridge, music, improvisation, personal storytelling, square-rigged ship, storm, sailing, felucca, Nile, Egypt, Sea Cadets, R.T.S. Royalist, Portsmouth, Alderney, Channel Islands, nature, illuminated waves, hot chocolate, rhythm of waves, morning light, beauty, painted buildings, desert, shooting stars, Nile water, musical interpretation, emotional weight, piano, expressive instrument, megalithic structures, human culture, continuity of history, creative process, percussion instruments, storytelling, memories, inspiration.