In Ireland and across the world, we are living through a phase of change. Of re-emergence. Of lifting our heads above the water for our first tentative breaths, as the waves of a pandemic relax their push and pull.  Where do we find ourselves now? And how might music and mindfulness help us navigate this time?

This winter the NCH approached a mindfulness expert and a musician with an idea: to work together and create a piece of music that explores the interplay of music and mindfulness, and how the two can work together as equal players to create an audio experience. The third equal player is you, the listener, bringing yourself to the track. 

Musician/composer Nick Roth and mindfulness teacher Una Keeley embraced the challenge, working collaboratively to create a new listening piece inspired by the idea of “taking notice”.

Take Notice

Musician and writer Viv Albertine, formerly of The Slits, speaks to&nbsp;journalist and broadcaster Nadine O’Regan in episode 1 of the NCH’s new WORDS+IDEAS Podcast. The series takes an in-depth look at the lives and careers of some of the guests who will appear in the WORDS+IDEAS talks series hosted at the National Concert Hall.  Viv Albertine comes to NCH on March 9th and 10th. &nbsp;

NCH WORDS+IDEAS - Episode 1: Viv Albertine

Nadine O'Regan talks to Rose McGowan ahead of her appearance at the National Concert Hall. Actress, feminist, whistle-blower, activist and agent of change&nbsp;Rose McGowan&nbsp;talks about her early life, her career and the events that inspired her to write the ground-breaking memoir Brave. Rose and Nadine discuss the origins of the #MeToo movement; how it has served to improve conditions in the entertainment industry, and its effects on society at large.

NCH WORDS+IDEAS: Episode 4 - Rose McGowan

Musician and writer Viv Albertine, formerly of The Slits, speaks to&nbsp;journalist and broadcaster Nadine O’Regan in episode 1 of the NCH’s new WORDS+IDEAS Podcast. The series takes an in-depth look at the lives and careers of some of the guests who will appear in the WORDS+IDEAS talks series hosted at the National Concert Hall.

Nadine O’Regan interviews Catherine Mayer ahead of her appearance at the National Concert Hall. Writer, activist, speaker, consultant and the co-founder and President of the&nbsp;Women's Equality Party, Mayer is also the author of three books: Amortality: The Pleasures and Perils of Living Agelessly, Charles: The Heart of a King&nbsp;and&nbsp;Attack of the Fifty Foot Women:&nbsp;How Gender Equality Can Save the World! Catherine talks about her fascinating career, discrimination, gender representation in tech... fighting back, and much more.

NCH WORDS+IDEAS - Episode 2: Catherine Mayer

Nadine O'Regan interviews Matt Haig ahead of his appearance at the National Concert Hall.&nbsp; Author of Reasons to Stay Alive and Notes on a Nervous Planet,&nbsp;Matt Haig is one of the UK’s leading voices on coping with depression and the impact of modern life on mental health. Primarily known as a novelist, he has collaborated with artists across the board and it was recently announced that the producers of award-winning show&nbsp;Fleabag&nbsp;are developing a comedy drama based on Reasons To Stay Alive – his best-selling book.

NCH WORDS+IDEAS - Episode 3: Matt Haig

Singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist and peerless giant of expression Meshell Ndegeocello talks to Ben Eshmade ahead of her Irish debut on May 29th. The 10-time GRAMMY nominee discusses the inspiration behind her stunning 12th album Ventriloquism;&nbsp;what she looks for in musicians, and the importance of artistic experiences in shaping the person she has become.&nbsp;

Behind the Music - Episode 4: Meshell Ndegeocello

NCH CEO Simon Taylor, Head of Programme Planning Gary Sheehan and Head of Learning and Participation Nigel Flegg speak with Nadine O'Regan about the NCH Programme for 2019/2020.&nbsp;

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