Minter Dialogue with Stanley Jordan
Stanley Jordan’s Musical Philosophy
– Stanley describes music as an applied philosophy and a portal to understanding the world.
– He discusses the integration of music with various fields, including physics and astronomy.
The Innate Human Connection to Music
– Exploration of music’s deep-rooted connection to human nature, evidenced by children’s natural response to rhythm.
– Discussion on the resilience of musical perception even in individuals with severe brain trauma.
Music as a Universal Language
– Minter and Stanley discuss the universal appeal of music across cultures and its profound human connection.
Music Therapy and Healing
– Stanley shares experiences of using music in palliative care and during significant life events like births and surgeries.
– The therapeutic effects of music in reducing pain and enhancing life review at the end of life.
The Periodic Table of Music
– Stanley introduces his concept of sonification, using music to represent scientific data.
– Explanation of how ionization energies can be translated into musical scales.
Cultural and Musical Diversity
– Discussion on different musical scales across cultures, such as Indian and Chinese music, and their integration with Western music.
The Macintosh Chime
– Stanley recounts creating the startup chime for the Macintosh Power Mac, incorporating elements of speed, natural sound, and rock attitude.
The Grateful Dead Experience
– Stanley reflects on the cultural and philosophical significance of the Grateful Dead.
– His personal journey and performances with the band, highlighting the depth and complexity of their music.
Future Projects and Educational Endeavours
– Stanley discusses upcoming projects, including educational initiatives and the development of new musical genres.
– Introduction of the ASTEM curriculum, focusing on integrating arts with science and technology.
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Music credit: The jingle at the beginning of the show is courtesy of my friend, Pierre Journel, author of the Guitar Channel. And, the new sign-off music is “A Convinced Man,” a song I co-wrote and recorded with Stephanie Singer back in the late 1980s (please excuse the quality of the sound!).
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Minter Dial
Minter Dial is an international professional speaker, author & consultant on Leadership, Branding and Transformation. After a successful international career at L’Oréal, Minter Dial returned to his entrepreneurial roots and has spent the last twelve years helping senior management teams and Boards to adapt to the new exigencies of the digitally enhanced marketplace. He has worked with world-class organisations to help activate their brand strategies, and figure out how best to integrate new technologies, digital tools, devices and platforms. Above all, Minter works to catalyse a change in mindset and dial up transformation. Minter received his BA in Trilingual Literature from Yale University (1987) and gained his MBA at INSEAD, Fontainebleau (1993). He’s author of four award-winning books, including Heartificial Empathy, Putting Heart into Business and Artificial Intelligence (2nd edition) (2023); You Lead, How Being Yourself Makes You A Better Leader (Kogan Page 2021); co-author of Futureproof, How To Get Your Business Ready For The Next Disruption (Pearson 2017); and author of The Last Ring Home (Myndset Press 2016), a book and documentary film, both of which have won awards and critical acclaim.
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