Creative Rituals

Creative Rituals

The Creative Rituals podcast, hosted by Luke Burton (formerly Jesse Chard), delves into the intricate tapestry of creativity, unraveling its various threads to explore the depths of the creative mind. From the enigmatic realm of the creative brain to the challenges inherent in producing art, media, and innovative ideas, this podcast embarks on a journey that combines Luke's 25 years of experience in filmmaking, music production, visual arts and creative education. . Luke also draws from his 13 years studying directly under a master of esoteric Buddhism, and shows parallels between the ancient techniques of mental cultivation and insight development, with the processes of creativity and artistic rigour. . Through insightful discussions and expert guests, the podcast illuminates the path of self-discovery, artistic vision, guiding listeners to unlock the mysteries of their creative potential and traverse the evolving landscape of creativity and technology.

Episodes

April 30, 2024 14 mins
There has long been the association with creativity and the self-destructive 'demon' forces that plague the most ferocious of artists. But what exactly is the nature of these forces, and can they be managed?
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In this episode we have a look at a little figurine that sits on my desk each day, that of Colonel Vasquez, the wise cracking heavy gunner from the 1986 sci-fi thriller 'Aliens'. Vasquez has on her chest plate the phrase ' El Riesgo Siempre Vive', meaning 'The Risk Always Lives'. When we are jumping into anything, we are taking risks. Hell, even being alive is risky, and none of us makes it out alive. So while we are around, what a...
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In this episode I discuss 'The Radiant Mind' and draw parallels from one of the shortest - and most powerful - teachings in the Buddha's reportaire, and its relationship to our creative practice. But what is 'the radiant mind?' tune in and find out! We also cover 'The Sun' in the Tarot
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In today's episode of the podcast I talk about the concept of 'ardency' and its relation to creative pursuits and principles. If you aren't across this terminology (and it can have a wide range of translations), it means 'enthusiasm', 'willingness' and also speaks to a sort of mental fortitude or adoptive quality determined by one's attitude or entry into a discipline. It can be cultivated, but in many senses, it comes simply down ...
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In today's episode of the Creative Podcast (23/04/2024) I talk about the importance of the process of repetition when it comes to developing your creative discipline. And how self knowledge can lead to self mastery. We also look at the Eight Of Pentacles as today's tarot as archetype study.
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Do you struggle with overcommitment when you are making creative choices and dealing with creative endeavours? It's something that a lot of neurospicy people can struggle with - and while we might be well meaning, our initial enthusiasm, which means well, can actually lead to the suffering of others when we let them down.
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The development of creative protocols in our everyday processes leads to less 'Creative Friction' points - and actually helps you suffer less!
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Creative Rituals Founder and host Jesse Chard will be doing a daily podcast dropping at 9am each day Australian Eastern Time! From the neuroscience of creativity, through to ancient techniques and practices and elements that Jesse has learned over his 25 year creative career, tune in for daily insights!
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Today’s guest is Alex Wain, a creative digital, publishing and communications wunkderkind with a runsheet a mile long. He founded the tastemaking platform So Bad So Good, taking it to a million followers on his own grit and determination. He’s been the digital marketing manager for Sydney Festival, same for the Ethics Centre, has worked with Universal Music, Rolling Stone, and was even a key part in the absolue epoch of the myspace...

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In today’s episode we speak to Peter Teys, a master of many, many creative disciplines - he’s media he is cinematographer, director, editor, producer, and highly accomplished stills photographer, and in the music world he has spent 3 decades as a drummer and percussionist, performing with scores of artists and performer, and he’s also studying the intricacies of percussion and complex polyrythms in west africa.  

 

Peter is also one ...

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What happens to the mind when we edit? What kind of processes do we go through when trying to assemble fragments of information into a cohesive whole?

For those who have lent their hand to editing knows that there are so many elements at play to making a good cut - and in many respects, it's all about building up those intuitive processes and instinctual readings of tempo, pacing, shot choice and meaning. 

But is there something much...

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August 26, 2023 56 mins

Referenced in episode:

The AI Art Apocalypse - By 'Hello Future Me'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xJCzKdPyCo

Andrew Stephen's instagram 'No Voices In The Sky'

https://www.instagram.com/novoicesinthesky/

Jesse Chard's art project 'The Vidiot'

https://www.instagram.com/thevidiot.tv

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