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.

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.