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Book Review: Nik Bärtsch on Aikido, Ritual Groove Music, and "Zen Beginner's Mind"
We take a break from our regular programming for a deep exploration into the fascinating world of Swiss pianist, composer, and "cultural entrepreneur" Nik Bärtsch. In this episode, Lindsay reviews his conceptual book, Listening: Music, Movement, Mind, co-authored with his wife Andrea Pfisterer (a fourth Dan Aikido teacher and biologist). We explore the profound intersections between music, martial arts, and nature, breaking down Bärtsch’s concept of "Ritual Groove Music" and how he translates the "Zen beginner's mind" into his compositional process. We also look at the history of his…
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