Creative
276 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingInterviews with creatives to explore creativity in music and the arts so that you can develop skills and become successful. We look at creativity through the lens of NLP, magic, and self-improvement and develop a map for creative thinking looking at the the arts as a healing force as well as a tool for self development.
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Shivam O’Brien
December 28, 2020 13:15 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBShivam O’Brien Storyteller, carpenter, poet and ceremonialist. Shivam breathes life into the Celtic tradition, and eloquently interprets indigenous and spiritual traditions worldwide. A spokesperson for the re-discovery of story, ritual and ancient wisdom generally, he is the originator of these and other courses. Shivam has worked with men and women and children in community and retreat for over twenty years. He brings together wisdom gleaned from shamanic rooted cultures, deep celtic...
How to start a band
December 23, 2020 14:26 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHow to start a band I thought about calling this How to lose friends and alienate people, in other words how to become a musician and start a band. However the world of the arts often flourishes when there is a problem so it may be a good time to start a band, that said let us get stuck in. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland For the IKARO music charity information contact me direct on vichyl...
Ravi Freeman Part 2
December 16, 2020 14:11 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBRavi Freeman Part 2 Continuing from last episode Ravi talks about overtone singing and creativity and how he developed his unique Kora style. Ravi Freeman is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and one of the longest established Western players of the kora (West African harp), Ravi’s music is the result of a lifetime exploring the edge, through world music, devotional singing, indigenous cultures, throat singing and a journey that has taken him from India to the Amazon. I hav...
Ravi Freeman Part 2
December 16, 2020 14:11 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBRavi Freeman Part 2 Continuing from last episode Ravi talks about overtone singing and creativity and how he developed his unique Kora style. Ravi Freeman is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and one of the longest established Western players of the kora (West African harp), Ravi’s music is the result of a lifetime exploring the edge, through world music, devotional singing, indigenous cultures, throat singing and a journey that has taken him from India to the Amazon. I hav...
Ravi Freeman Part 1
December 12, 2020 09:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBRavi Freeman Part 1 Ravi Freeman is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and one of the longest established Western players of the kora (West African harp), Ravi’s music is the result of a lifetime exploring the edge, through world music, devotional singing, indigenous cultures, throat singing and a journey that has taken him from India to the Amazon. I known Ravi for a number of years and my first experience of his work was hearing his overtone singing which literally blew me a...
Brett Schlesinger
December 06, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBBrett Schlesinger Today’s episode is with Brett of the amazing Drum Café. I met Brett a few years ago and we got talking about how he set up Drum Café, but his story is far more interesting not only is Brett able to mix his passion for drumming with being an entrepreneur but his business successes are more varied and his approach is fascinating and I think important to all musicians. Check out Brett’s work by visiting https://www.drumcafe.com/ https://www.drumcafe.co.uk/ To ...
Clive Carroll
December 02, 2020 14:47 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBClive Carroll This episode is with Clive Carroll one of today’s outstanding guitarists. Clive has established himself as one of the world’s premier acoustic guitar players. He has toured across Europe, Australia, the Middle East and North America, garnering praise for his sublime performances of everything from 16th and 17th century lute music to Jazz standards, Blues, Irish reels and his own ground breaking compositions. Lauded guitarist Tommy Emmanuel has also taken Clive on the road...
Ripples in a Pool
November 30, 2020 12:47 - 14 minutes - 13 MBRipples in a pool This solo show episode focuses on making changes in other ways following the idea of a blog post That follows; I took a small stone and turned to one of the children and said ‘I’m going to show you something of how the universe works, in fact it is most definitely how nature works’. I threw the stone into the water and we watched the ripples radiate out. ‘You see the ripples are caused by something that is not the same as the ripples, the action itself is not the same...
Thomas Schorr- Konn
November 26, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThomas Schorr- Konn This episode is with Thomas in his woodland on a pleasant autumnal afternoon in Sussex. Thomas Schorr-Konn founded Trackways in 1995. Trackways teaches a wide range of skills from basic Bushcraft courses, Wildcraft Survival, Tracking, Nature Connection & Awareness and the Shamanic wilderness Spirit work. These courses are about discovering the skills that make us feel at home on the Earth, they awaken a strong innate connection to nature and open our lives to the ad...
Tommie Kelly
November 21, 2020 07:48 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBTommie Kelly Today’s episode is with the excellent Tommie Kelly, artist, comic creator, podcaster, musician, chaos magician and creator of the forty servants. This goes into different territory of creating comics, paying your dues as a musician following your blisters and we talk about the excellent Stuart Wilde, I loved this… I am sure you will too, add a bit of magic to your life. Check out his brilliant Adventures in Wo Woo podcast. LINKS: https://www.adventuresinwoowoo.com/ htt...
Annie Spencer
November 16, 2020 09:08 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBANNIE SPENCER, a ceremonialist and workshop leader with an Oxford MA and a diploma in Humanistic Psychology, has been running groups and trainings for over 30 years. Having been apprenticed in a North American tradition and studied Guatemalan Mayan teachings for over a decade, Annie weaves these with the traditions of this land. Her experience is broad: Annie sees people one to one, runs groups, holds vision quests , takes teenagers out on the land, has, for ten years, co- held an initia...
Gordon Giltrap Part 2
November 11, 2020 16:02 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBGordon Giltrap Part 2 Gordon and I continue our conversation and we really get into interesting territory regarding creativity, spiritual practice and much more. Fun chat, a few jokes and life in general what more is there? You can find more about Gordon by visiting https://giltrap.co.uk/ To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at B...
Gordon Giltrap
November 08, 2020 14:34 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBGordon Giltrap Gordon is one of the best known acoustic guitarists and is truly original. It was great to catch up with Gordon and have such an in depth chat. This interview is in two parts and I had to do a lot of sound editing as there were issues, hopeful this does not affect the talk, I have not taken out it is all in there you just need to sit down with a cuppa and relax! I will leave the last word to another guitar great for those of you who are unfamiliar with Gordons work Ritch...
Darragh Mason Field
November 02, 2020 11:41 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDarragh Mason Field Darragh is a multi-award winning photographer and researcher, who studied photography at Dublin City University and travelled in Asia, Europe and America, writing articles and publishing photography. Darragh worked in post-war countries such as Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kosovo, his work was selected in the top 50 images for the Travel Photographer Asia 2015. In 2017 he received a Performance award in the 'Humanity photography awards' in association with China Folklore ...
What happens when a song casts a spell? solo show
October 31, 2020 07:53 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat happens when a song casts a spell? Ok, what if a song actually changes reality? I think that these songs actually exist, for instance ‘All You Need is Love’ by the Beatles may not been the cause of the ‘summer of love’ but probably increased its potency as it rode the crest of that wave in 1967. In this solo show I muse over examples of life becoming art and tell you about the song writing project that uses NLP and magical thinking to create music and then over time we see what craz...
Pete Farrugia
October 27, 2020 13:16 - 1 hour - 67 MBPete Farrugia Pete Farrugia is a professional guitar, bass guitar and ukulele teacher based in Carshalton, Surrey, UK. Lessons are also available worldwide via Skype. Pete started playing in 1972, and started teaching in 1977. He has had a long, varied career in music. His first professional recording session, for a corporate client was in 1975. The first of his bands to reach any level of notoriety was the Fast Set in 1981. They were featured on the Synth-Pop classic Some Bizarre Album,...
Tough Love solo show
October 24, 2020 08:34 - 19 minutes - 18 MBFollowing the interview with Amanda Cook it raised an interesting point about not giving up when things get difficult.
Tough Love solo show
October 24, 2020 08:34 - 19 minutes - 18 MBFollowing the interview with Amanda Cook it raised an interesting point about not giving up when things get difficult. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk
Elise Oursa
October 21, 2020 07:31 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBElise Oursa Elise is a card reader, craniosacral therapist, practicing witch and creator of The Blood & Ink Tarot. Her magical practice, rooted in traditional witchcraft focusses on personal sovereignty coupled with an evolving relationship with land and spirit. Drawing on her interest in the intersections of holistic healing modalities, the cunning tradition, witchcraft and expanded states of consciousness; she is currently producing a body of work on her research and magical journey ov...
Philip Carr-Gomm
October 14, 2020 09:12 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBPhilip Carr-Gomm In his teens, Philip began studying Druidry as a spiritual path with Ross Nichols, the founder of The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. Later he took a degree in psychology from University College London, and trained in psychotherapy for adults at The Institute of Psychosynthesis,in play therapy for children with Dr Rachel Pinney, and in Sophrology – a system of mind-body training for deep relaxation and personal development. Philip also trained in Montessori education and...
Tony Qunta part 3
October 10, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThe finale instalment to Tony's story and interesting it is too and the music industry and how if you wear the right badge people take you seriously http://tonyqunta.com/ To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk
Tony Qunta part 3
October 10, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThe finale instalment to Tony's story and interesting it is too and the music industry and how if you wear the right badge people take you seriously http://tonyqunta.com/
Geoff Achison
October 03, 2020 08:16 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBGeoff Achison is a blues-roots artist from Australia best known for his guitar playing and songwriting. Geoff began his apprenticeship with legendary Australian bluesman 'Dutch' Tilders establishing himself as a fine lead guitarist before striking out with his own. He released his debut album in the early 90s and began touring throughout the USA, UK & Europe. I learnt of Geoff through John Adams who managed his tours in the UK Geoff is an excellent player as well as being a fine chap...
Asking Better Questions
September 30, 2020 08:28 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBSolo show Musings on not finding the answers but by asking better questions we can conjure different ideas. Regarding the charity work for Ikaro and the mentoring programme for teachers and people who work one to one My Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and for the price of a cup of coffee you can really make a difference.
Solo show - What I learnt from a Medway Artist
September 24, 2020 12:08 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this week's solo show I reflect on what lessons can be drawn (!) from an artist and other previous episodes this month. There is much to be applied to the world that we now find ourselves as it turns out.
Tony Quinta part 2
September 19, 2020 09:18 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBTony Quinta part 2 Tony talks about the fusion music scene in the 70's and his meeting with the Sex Pistols amongst others You can reach Tony on http://tonyqunta.com/
Billy Childish
September 12, 2020 07:44 - 1 hour - 65 MBBilly Childish Since 1977 Billy has released over 150 independent LP’s, published 5 novels and over 45 collections of poetry, but his main job is painting. He has had solo and group exhibitions internationally including New York, London, Seoul and Berlin. He was included in British Art Show 5, which toured throughout four cities – Edinburgh, Southampton, Cardiff, and Birmingham. In 2010, he was the subject of major concurrent survey exhibitions at the ICA in London and White Columns i...
Sam Griffin
September 11, 2020 16:45 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSam Griffin Sam has many strings to her bow, photographer, teacher and Radio Show host amongst them This was a great chat and for those of you interested in education and what we can learn from watching children and whether some are better in a non-school environment this is an informative listen You can catch Sam on the following links https://www.facebook.com/SamGriffinRadio/ https://www.facebook.com/weekendashford/ https://www.facebook.com/beatthedrum84/ and this is Sam’s ne...
Billy Childish
September 09, 2020 15:04Billy Childish info Since 1977 Billy has released over 150 independent LP’s, published 5 novels and over 45 collections of poetry, but his main job is painting. He has had solo and group exhibitions internationally including New York, London, Seoul and Berlin. He was included in British Art Show 5, which toured throughout four cities – Edinburgh, Southampton, Cardiff, and Birmingham. In 2010, he was the subject of major concurrent survey exhibitions at the ICA in London and White Colum...
Jerome Marcus
September 05, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBJerome Marcus, drummer percussionist and radio show host. Good chat here about how a musician can ride the musical waves and make use of opportunity and contacts. You can listen to Jerome here Radio show details: Radio Station: 91,8 Hayes FM Web: www.hayesfm.co.uk Show: 'ACCESS ALL AREAS' 'Live' Broadcast: every Saturday. Time: 7:00-9:00 shows. And be part of the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/AccessAllAreas20 Jerome
Solo Show - How Music Can Change You Life
August 30, 2020 12:53 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBHow music can change your world I think it’s fair to say that most people would be able to tell you anecdotal evidence to point to the fact that music is of great benefit to her health and her state of well-being but how about it being true the transformation where it can rebuild your life, prolong your life and change the world that you inhabit? Visit the Bluescamp website www.bluescampuk.co.uk
Tony Qunta Part1
August 26, 2020 14:25 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBTony Qunta Tony is a multi instrumentalist who has worked with so many bands and artists in his long career, I know him for his association with Sam Kelly's Station House but he has also worked with Hazel O'Connor and Billy Sheehan This was so engaging that the interview is in two parts Tony's website is http://tonyqunta.com/
Peter Owen-Jones
August 26, 2020 07:28 - 48 minutes - 79.4 MB VideoPeter Owen-Jones is an Anglican priest, and vicar in parish of Firle in Sussex at the foot of the South Downs Peter is author and television presenter of some very cool programmes including Extreme Pilgrim and Around the World in 80 Faiths. We discuss the similarities of the calling to a spiritual life and that of the arts. Inspiring interview….. Here are some clips of Peter in action… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV7P533M3D0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WaJpEj...
Ways to make money from music in these hard times
August 19, 2020 14:47 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWays to make money from music in these hard times The experience of lockdown and the effect on live music and music education has been significant, and it does not look as if there are any significant changes on the horizon. It is therefore up to us to look for opportunities in these rather chaotic times. It is safe to say that there are always opportunities but they may not be obvious, they certainly will require us to look very differently at what we have to offer. Often in these...
Elliott Peek revisited
August 19, 2020 13:18 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBElliott Peek Elliott is a bass player and this was recorded a few years back when he was in the Tunes lots of things have happened since and hopefully I will be speaking to Elliott again soon but at least this is now up on iTunes You can contact Elliott via the show
Grant Tunbridge revisited
August 19, 2020 11:14 - 50 minutes - 46 MBGrant Tunbridge Back into the archives to get this onto iTunes etc and it is good to hear from Grant. Stories about bass and teaching and how one works in the engine room of the band You can contact Grant through Facebook listed as Grant Tunbridge Gigs and Music.
Justin Shefford
July 30, 2020 15:02 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBJustin is a drummer who is the go to guys if you want someone who in his words 'is not there to make up the numbers' It is always good to catch up with the guys who make playing in a band fun. To contact Justin send an email to me at [email protected] or contact the bluescamp website www.bluescampuk.co.uk
Graham Semark
July 28, 2020 15:13 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBGraham Semark Graham is the CEO at Cyclone Music Productions who manufacture CDs, DVDs and vinyl formally engineer and producer at Red Studios in Kent UK. I know Graham from his days as a guitarist and borrowing my amp when his blew up! For full details of Grahams work at Cyclone visit www.cyclonemusic.co.uk
Raymond Burley
July 18, 2020 07:20 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBRaymond Burley Classical Guitarist In this episode I am interviewing Raymond Burley. Ray has played with such luminaries as John Mills, Gordon Giltrap, John Etheridge, Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Rick Wakeman. Ray is often understated, he is amazingly industrious with many books of transcriptions and recordings to his name and concerts worldwide with leading guitarists of different disciplines. On a personal note it was good to catch up with him again. You can find Ray at www.raymondburl...
Paul Hill Revisited
July 16, 2020 11:58 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBPaul Hill is a jazz guitarist and teacher who I have known for many years through the RGT This was recorded very early on in the life of the podcast and went out on YouTube so here is it again. Good to hear Paul talk guitar. you can reach Paul on https://paulhill.biz/
Amanda Cook
July 04, 2020 15:18 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBAmanda Cook Dubbed “The ‘guitar queen’ with a silken touch” by The Independent, Amanda has appeared as a soloist in the USA, South America and throughout Europe. In the UK venues include the South Bank, Wigmore Hall, This was such an interesting conversation with such a fine guitarist. We get into the life of a solo concert performer and how she deals with preparation for live work and balancing being a mother. For details visit amandacook.co.uk and have a listen.
Sam Kelly revisited
June 29, 2020 15:57 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis was recorded a couple of years ago and you can tell that things have improved on Skype in that time! The chat is great with one of the top British drummers who is one of the busiest (when he can get out to play, this remix is done during the pandemic) Have a listen to how Sam started and his work with Cymande and Gary Moore amongst others. Find Sam on Facebook and on Sam Kelly
What do we do now?
June 28, 2020 19:41 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBThis months solo show looks at what we can do as musicians, teachers and music examiners post pandemic
Chris Dagger
June 06, 2020 13:07 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBChris Dagger bass player for Emeli Sande, George Ezra amongst others and all-round nice chap tells tales of touring, meeting Stevie Wonder and spending time at Paisley Park. Good for you would be rock stars fresh from college to listen to.
Kevin Lee
June 03, 2020 09:43 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBI am really pleased to be talking to an old friend of mine, Kevin Lee. Kevin was a school friend, who from humble beginnings, has lived an interesting life. His amazing story involves music, martial arts, famous musical families and vintage cars. Great insights into how things happen, seemingly by chance but how luck can be stacked in your favour.
Solo Show Unorthodox Education
May 30, 2020 15:43 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThis months solo show looks at one of the key differences in why adults do not learn as quickly as children when it comes to new skills. Why is it that successful people have unorthodox educations and what does that do to our thinking? Have a listen
Jo James Amber Life
May 11, 2020 11:54 - 1 hour - 58 MBJo James is an entrepreneur and author, Jo runs her own VIP business coaching company Amber Life Jo is an NLP master practitioner and her story is amazing. From experiences on TV as a young teenager and then a very successful business career with lots of twists and turns along the way. I am interested in Jo’s ability to see opportunity in difficult situations. Lots to be learnt here. You can reach Jo on www.amberlife.com Get Jo’s book Make your Mondays Matter
Tom Knight
May 05, 2020 16:05 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBTom Knight Tom Knight is a singer guitarist and many other things I work with Tom at Bluescamp where he is the vocal coach. Tom has many interesting ideas for developing your musical business. you can reach Tom at the following have a listen to his vocals he has a great voice. www.tomknightmusic.co.uk or www.beerpressure.co.uk
Dot Bowen
May 01, 2020 13:48 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBDot Bowen Dot is a Yoga Practitioner in the Scaravelli style of yoga We talk about the psychological aspect of music and yoga and there is much in this interview to help the musician and teacher, a very interesting discussion. You can reach Dot on www.dotbowenyoga.com
Struck By Lightning
April 23, 2020 12:36 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week is a solo show. Using an article from a book that I am currently writing, Have You Ever Been Struck By Lightning looks at turning your misfortunes that seem come from elsewhere into advantages.