Ep9 Interaction of time, movement and music - Joe Kelly

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.

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Introduction to Joe Kelly (00:00:04)
The host welcomes Joe Kelly and discusses his relationship with improvisation.

Improv as Freedom (00:00:19)
Joe shares his view on improvisation as a natural and unrestricted movement.

Musical Reflection (00:01:29)
Joe reflects on music's emotional impact, likening it to movement and delicacy.

Surfing Experience (00:02:00)
Joe narrates his surfing experience, focusing on micro-attention in challenging conditions.

Eerie Silence in Surfing (00:04:21)
He describes the contrast between intense surfing and the calm silence afterward.

Biking Incident (00:05:22)
Joe recounts a memorable biking accident while managing a shopping bag.

Musical Representation of Biking (00:06:53)
The host plays music to capture the essence of Joe's biking experience.

Travel Story: Dengue Fever (00:08:14)
Joe shares his experience of contracting dengue fever while traveling in Central America.

Musical Interpretation of Fever (00:11:20)
The host improvises music to reflect Joe's experience during the fever.

Touch Rugby Insights (00:12:14)
Joe discusses how touch rugby influences his perception of time and movement.

Perception of Time in Movement (00:15:11)
He explains how movement can alter one’s perception of time and rhythm.

Sound and Movement (00:16:26)
Joe describes how different sounds can emerge in chaotic movement situations.

Improvisation vs. Composition (00:17:58)
The conversation shifts to how improvisation can evolve into composition.

Asking Questions in Improv (00:19:06)
Joe emphasizes the importance of exploring and questioning in both movement and music.

Learning from Mistakes (00:20:21)
Joe shares a story about his son's balance and how mistakes can lead to improvement.

Conclusion (00:20:49)
The host thanks Joe for discussing the parallels between music and movement improvisation.

Keywords

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