Continuing on from where I left off in the Expanding Ideas post:
Joshua and I have been in talks of collaboration for quite some time now, either through spoken word, written poetry, video or song. We are both talented individuals with a variety of skills, I think this project is a great opportunity for us to come together, my sound and his movement.
For my audio paper I have been looking into deep listening and how we can use it alongside meditation to connect with our inner selves, body and natural environment. I think that Joshuas style of movement, heavily inspired by Qi Jong, Tai Chi and Capoeira will complement the soundscape perfectly.
Movement should tie in the themes of Wu Wei, harmony between the mind and body and meditation as a means for growth. The soundscape will grow and morph between the speakers, hopefully pushing and pulling Joshua in and around the space. Together, we can find out how the movement of sound affect the movement of the body and guide each other.
When the components of a system are integrated, a wholeness results that is greater than the sum of the parts… p.208
Improvisation, creativity, and consciousness : jazz as integral template for music, education, and society / Edward W. Sarath.