Impropod Podcast
Composer and producer Luke Tomlinson improvises on the piano creating a spontaneous soundtrack to guest’s stories and ideas. We explore the effect music has on the imagination, its psychology and its relationship to movement. A fun, unique and informative listen! Instagram @impropod visit www.impropod.com for more info and to explore the interactive podcast map!You can also explore the map here:
About Luke
Luke Tomlinson is a composer and producer based near Totnes, Devon, UK. Improvisation has always played an important part in his music. A degree in film studies, from Falmouth University, sparked an interest in composing music for documentaries. More recently Luke has collaborated with composers and songwriters from all over world working on a variety of genres from neo-classical to dance to hiphop.
Episodes
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Attorney and founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice Jeffery Deskovic, tells a heartfelt story about betrayal and being wrongly imprisoned from the ages of 16 to 32. He gives some great insight into his relationship with music and tells an entertaining anecdote about pac-man and the proctor. All with a unique soundtrack.
Jeffery's instagram: @deskovicfoundation
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Mentor and founder Iman Kamel tells a mythological tale about the Godess Sekhmet and discuses her wisdom of the Akasha and the Egyptian Neteru archetypes. As well as embracing paradox. All with a unique soundtrack!
Check out her website here: www.holographicbeing.com
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
California based, composer singer & song writer Glenda Benevides talks about a career changing moment in Cannes and tells a story of an unexpected connection.
Link to her website
Her instagram
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Renowned, San Fransisco based mentalist and magician, Daniel Chan, talks about his journey to becoming the The Millionaires' Mentalist and the power of networking. Watch the magic trick here:
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Choir master and composer Ruairi Edwards talks about how he learned to conduct, and the process he went through. He also tells an interesting story involving Bobby McFerrin, all with a unique soundtrack.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Song Exploder podcast - Maddison McFerrin
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Montreal (Canada) based clarinetist, teacher and poet Kristine Dizon, discuss's her relationship to music and teaching methods. She also tells a story about pastries and friendship, and recites a poem about death and silence, which Luke improvises a simultaneous soundtrack to.
@music_and_language_centerListen on the podcast map! @impropodmap
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
DJ & chef Kim Anandi tells an entertaining story involving the band Abba, and recounts an interesting cop drama about a Goan moped trip. All with a unique soundtrack.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Texas based motivational public speaker and personal trainer Ross Alexander of war room speakers club talks about how he overcame great adversity to become successful. A journey through professional weight lifting and collegiate cheer leading, he also tells the emotional story of when his on was born. All with a unique spontaneous soundtrack!
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Songwriter and multi instrumentalist Luke Marzec tells a story of surviving in a tent during a heavy storm on acid, and the log to leg race. Featuring Luke M on saxophone and some great musical insight.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Rob tells the story of creating a community experience involving projection mapping & composer Brian Eno. For the 1st time Luke improvises to a story set in the future, they discuss the power of positive intention and its relationship music.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Linocut artist and bookseller Hanna Smith tells stories of narrowboat adventures & volcanic treachery. She also gives some insight into the musically of storytelling.
Instagram: @shedissolves
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Sandy talks about the weird effects of being struck by lightning, gives some fascinating insight into her relationship with music, & tells a story involving South African bishop Desmond Tutu and his chair...
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Indi music industry advocate Jeff Bacon, tells stories of an unusual coincidence involving the great train robbery, and a chaotic start to a gig at the Camden Jazz cafe.
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Belinda talks about childhood memory of summers evoked by Luke's music, and tells 2 hilarious stories involving a cat and a suspected moose...
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Pete Taylor talks about how he is ascending from darker times in his life, and his adventure in the Himalayan mountains.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Journalist and musician Andy Hill, takes us on a journey to to China, with an embarrassing restaurant story! He also gives some insight into music harmony and tells a story about his 1st big break into journalism. Luke provides a spontaneous and improvised soundtrack.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Percussionist Jon Inder recounts a tale about his exhilaration of being in a storm on a square sailed ship as a child, as well as an Egyptian story about unwell stargazing. All with a unique improvised soundtrack of course!
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Chef Craig Reeson tells an intense story about using ketamine, Luke Improvises to a delicious key-lime recipe, and to Craig's emotional journey of becoming a father!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Sound engineer and guitarist talks about his relationship with music and tells stories about the environmental paradox and growing up.
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Carpenter Jack Judd tell of his adventures in the amazon and goes a musical and emotional journey revisiting his parents divorce!