This episode introduces the podcast’s premise – two artists, Dave Brown and Jon Bode, embarking on a creative journey inspired by the number seven. It explores the origins of the project, introduces The PaperBoats’ “Seven Creative Principles” and delves into the nature of creativity itself. The episode sets the stage for the quirky, introspective exploration of the creative process that will unfold over the series.
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1. What aspect of Dave’s creative journey resonated with you most?
NUMBER THEM 1 = MOST TO 5 = LEAST
3) The childhood memory of the paper boat and dreamtime wonders
1) The 20-year experience as artistic director of Patch Theatre
4) The concept of having an “artistic temperament” that drives creation
2) The explanation of the “animating idea” as a creative principle
5) The exploration of the number 7 and its significance
2. How did you respond to the balance between personal storytelling and creative theory in this episode?
· Perfect blend – the personal stories made the theory accessible
3. After listening to Episode ONE, your understanding of the “animating idea” concept is:
· Very clear – I could apply this principle to my own creative work
4. The musical snippets and song elements in this episode:
· Enhanced the listening experience and emphasized key points
5. What’s your reaction to Dave and Jon’s creative ambition to “make something from nothing”?
· Inspiring – made me think about my own creative possibilities
6. Dave’s mention of AI as a creative collaborator made you feel:
· Excited about the possibilities of human-AI collaboration
7. After listening to Episode ONE, how likely are you to continue with Episode TWO?
· Definitely continuing – I’m invested in this creative journey
Other
Found the description of AI as a co-creator with you and Jon made the AI section much more relevant – It seemed to flow better with the first part then when I listened a few weeks ago. (Not sure if this was new or I missed it last time). It helped me understand why you were introducing this concept and how it related to the 7 project. If I am really honest, I don’t love the AI piece of music – I much prefer the other pieces – I can’t work out if I feel the AI section is too long because I don’t love the music or if the section needs to be shorter in order to give more weight to the other parts (animating idea, creativity, your personal anecdotes…) If this is the case – maybe it is not about reducing the section but adding in a clear summary/syntheses of the episode as a whole?
Love the mention of the whimsical with the animating idea (I have always loved your definition of creativity as Logic+Whimsy)
Enjoy the balance of anecdote/theory/music