Chapter 2: A Blown Away Leaf

The Scientist and His Science: Decoding Chaos Through Music and Process by Jack Stamps

Episode notes

On the writing of A Blown Away Leaf (une feuille emportée) for for my son during a restless, tearful two-hour sprint on a New Jersey balcony, inspired by migrating geese, Janáček’s solo piano suite, and a low-budget GIF of your fleeting, magical visit. Through vivid memories and serendipitous connections, this episode explores the interplay of sound, emotion, and the mystery of shared moments across generations.

Keywords
musicmusecreative processhow music worksJack Stampsdrinkingethanolfuturismrupert sheldrakeloneliness JanacekSeton Hallsongwriting