Nature of Now

About Nature of Now

On this show, we'll explore the intersection of consciousness, creativity, and the natural world. We'll dive into the mysteries of existence, perception, and how thoughts and intentions shape the world around us. Each episode features insightful discussions with pioneering artists, scientists, philosophers, and spiritual teachers who share their unique perspectives on how their works come into being. Nature of now is here to awaken curiosity and inspire your imagination through heart centered conversations that ignite our inner creative spark. Together, through wonder and curiosity, we'll discover how, in every moment, the Universe is calling us into new lessons, one breath and one insight at a time. So let's embark on this adventure together as we reveal the Nature of Now, where consciousness becomes form. Nature of Now is a hosted by Joe Patitucci, an artist fostering connection to intuitive states and the natural world through sound, breath and technology. As CEO of Data Garden, he is working to build a future where humans will have a real-time soundtrack to their lives generated from wearable data that is responsive to mood, tailored to taste and optimized for any activity. Data Garden's latest product, PlantWave, translates real-time data from living plants into music, creating harmonious sound environments powered by nature. Learn more about PlantWave at plantwave.com 🔗 Stay Connected: Visit our website: natureofnow.com Instagram:@natureofnow TikTok: @natureofnow YouTube: @natureofnow Twitter: @natureofnow 🎙️ Sponsored by PlantWave: Experience the revolutionary technology that translates plant biorhythms into music. Learn more at plantwave.com. 📚 Resources and Mentions: Learn more about Joe at joepatitucci.net 🎵 Music Credits: Intro music from the track An Intention Revealed by Joe Patitucci from the album 420hz. Album available on all platforms. 🌟 Support Us: If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. Share this episode with friends and family to help us grow!

Publisher

Joe Patitucci

Category

arts · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Dec 2023

Latest episode

17 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jun 2025

   Plant Consciousness and Earth-Based Storytelling

   Delve into the realms of plant consciousness and storytelling in this special Nature of Now podcast panel recorded live at SXSW. Moderated by photographer and storyteller Joshua Cogan, the conversation brings together Susan Leopold (United Plant Savers), Steven Benally (Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative), and Joe Patitucci (PlantWave/Data Garden). They explore how humans can reconnect with nature through ancient wisdom, narrative, and even music. Key themes include indigenous ecological relationships, reciprocity with the plant world, the power of language in shaping our reality, and the surprising ways plants communicate – from mycelial networks beneath our feet to melodies shared between species. 🔗 Stay Connected: Visit our website: natureofnow.com (https://natureofnow.com) Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter @natureofnow 🎙️ Sponsored by PlantWave: Experience music from the natural world with PlantWave. Learn more at plantwave.com (http://plantwave.com). 🌱 Key Points Discussed: Plant Consciousness & Ancestry: Understanding plants as ancient, conscious beings and our ecological ancestors deserving reverence and care. Power of Story & Language: How storytelling and language shape our relationships with nature, emphasizing respectful communication rather than objectification. Indigenous Relationships & Reciprocity: Indigenous teachings about living in harmony with nature, practicing reciprocal relationships, and showing gratitude when harvesting plants. Mycelial Networks & Communication: Exploring how forests and plants communicate via underground fungal networks, highlighting the interconnectedness of ecosystems. Ethics of Extraction: Shifting from exploitative approaches to nature towards respectful, consensual harvesting that supports ecological balance and sustainability. Interspecies Music: Using music and sound as a means to communicate and connect with plants, reflecting the belief that every species has a unique song or voice. 🎙️ Panelists: Joshua Cogan (Moderator) – Joshua is an award-winning photographer, ethnobotanist, and storyteller known for his immersive storytelling and deep engagement with indigenous communities. His work focuses on the intersection of culture, nature, and spirituality, emphasizing respectful and reciprocal relationships with the natural world. (Social: @joshcogan (http://instagram.com/joshcogan) | Website: joshuacogan.com (https://joshuacogan.com)) Susan Leopold – An ethnobotanist and conservation biologist, Susan is the Executive Director of United Plant Savers, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting native medicinal plants and their habitats. She advocates for ethical wildcrafting and the preservation of traditional plant knowledge. (Social: @unitedplantsavers | Website: unitedplantsavers.org (https://unitedplantsavers.org) Steven Benally – Steven is a Diné (Navajo) elder from Sweetwater, Arizona, and a founding member of the Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative (IPCI). He supports his community's health, cultural practices, and conservation of sacred peyote for future generations. (Social: @indigenouspeyoteconservation | Website: ipci.life (https://www.ipci.life/)) Joe Patitucci – Joe is a multimedia artist and founder of PlantWave, a device translating plant biorhythms into music. His work bridges consciousness, creativity, and nature, inviting people to experience deeper connections with plants through sound. (Website: natureofnow.com (https://natureofnow.com), plantwave.com (https://plantwave.com) | Social: @natureofnow | Music: Joe Patitucci on Spotify) 📚 Resources and Mentions: United Plant Savers (UpS) – Non-profit organization focused on conserving at-risk native medicinal plants (unitedplantsavers.org). Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative (IPCI) – An indigenous-led initiative protecting and regenerating the sacred peyote cactus and its cultural traditions (ipci.life (http://ipci.life)). PlantWave – Device and project that allows anyone to listen to plant music by converting plant electrical signals into sound (plantwave.com). Suzanne Simard's Work – Pioneering research on forest communication and Mother Trees, as described in her book "Finding the Mother Tree", illustrating how trees and mycorrhizal fungi share information and resources. (suzannesimard.com) "The Secret Life of Plants" – Influential 1973 book by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird, which introduced the idea of plant consciousness and plant responses to music and human intention (this book inspired Susan's realization that "plants are conscious beings". 🎵 Music Credits: Intro music from Joe Patitucci's album "420hz", available on all platforms. 📄 Transcript Available: Full transcript of Plant Consciousness and Earth-Based Storytelling 🌟 Support Us: If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode.

2. 

   5 Mar 2024

   Sarah Kane: How Blind Astrophysicists See the Sky through Sonification and Generative Music

   Joe Patitucci delves into the fascinating world of data sonification with Astronomy PhD Student at the University of Cabridge and 2023 Marshall Scholar, Sarah Kane. Exploring the cosmos through sound, Sarah brings a very unique perspective to understanding the universe through her education, legal blindness and keen auditory skills. This episode was recorded as part of a panel on Sonification and the Future of Generative Music at SXSW in March of 2023. 🌱 Key Points Discussed: Data Sonification and its comparison to visual data representation. The impact of sonification for both the visually impaired community and sighted individuals. Challenges and future potential of sonification in scientific research and public engagement. The process and design challenges of real-time data sonification. 📚 Resources and Mentions: Sarah Kane on Linkedin Article: Audio Astronomy Unlocks a Universe of Sound - Scientific American Sonification of the Butterfly Nebula NASA's Universe of Sound Project PlantWave Sonification and the Future of Generative Music at SXSW 🔗 Stay Connected: Visit our website: natureofnow.com Instagram: @natureofnow TikTok: @natureofnow YouTube: @natureofnow Twitter: @natureofnow 🎙️ Sponsored by PlantWave: Experience music from the natural world with PlantWave. Learn more at plantwave.com. 🎵 Music Credits: Intro music from Joe Patitucci's album "420hz", available on all platforms. 📄 Transcript Available: Sarah Kane: How Blind Astrophysicists See the Sky through Sonification and Generative Music (http://natureofnow.com/transcripts/005) 🌟 Support Us: If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode.

3. 

   13 Feb 2024

   Eduardo Castillo: Impact through Artistry and the Organic Rise of Habitas

   Joe sits down with Eduardo Castillo, musician and co-founder of Habitas - a sustainable global experience brand known for its focus on community, wellness, and immersive experiences. Recorded in Tulum before collaborating in a performance with plants, Joe and Eduardo discuss the evolution of Habitas from its roots in musical experiences to its expansion into a harmonious blend of hospitality and human connection. Eduardo shares his journey from composing music to inadvertently establishing a new paradigm in hospitality. This conversation delves into how respect for nature and human empathy can be enhanced through music and environment. Tune in for a journey into the heart of creative expression and sustainable living with Eduardo Castillo. 🔗 Stay Connected: Visit our website: natureofnow.com Instagram: @natureofnow TikTok: @natureofnow YouTube: @natureofnow Twitter: @natureofnow 🎙️ Sponsored by PlantWave: Experience music from the natural world with PlantWave. Learn more at plantwave.com. 📚 Resources and Mentions: Watch Eduardo and Joe's Plant Music Performance from Habitas Tulum Learn more about Eduardo Castillo at eduardocastillo.com Follow Eduardo Castillo @eduardocastilllo 💡About Eduardo Castillo: Eduardo Castillo's career spans for more than 2 decades with focus on 2 industries, music and hospitality.  A studied and seasoned musician since his early teens, and a seasoned experience creator, producer and operator,  Eduardo has made a life for himself with what matters to him most; inspiration, purpose in his pursuit of happiness.  A pursuit he hopes to instill in every person he comes in contact with. Eduardo's work in the hospitality sphere as co-founder of Habitas has allowed him to use his platforms in an effort to shift the way we live, think and travel. He is a dedicated environmental activist and lecturer of the importance of thinking outside the box following one's calling. Habitas, an experiential outfit turned hospitality brand, is not only redefining hospitality, but also forging a global movement in its wake, a community whose main goal is to live a purposeful life. He regularly hosts, and participates in, action-based events and panels, pioneering sustainable alternatives across a broad spectrum of industry standards. Eduardo's first love is music, and is the vehicle through which all his endeavors are fulfilled.  It all starts with music. 🎵 Music Credits: Intro music from Joe Patitucci's album "420hz", available on all platforms. 📄 Transcript Available: Full transcript of Eduardo Castillo: Impact through Artistry and the Organic Rise of Habitas 🌟 Support Us: If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode. 👀 Upcoming Episodes: Stay tuned for our next episode on how sound can be used to enhance our ability to understand astronomical data and our place in the Universe.

4. 

   6 Dec 2023

   What is Plant Music?: When Artists and Nature Play - Panel Discussion from SXSW 2023

   Explore the intersection of nature and music in this SXSW panel discussion. Artists Joe Patitucci, Andrea Cortez, ghalani and Bryan Noll dive into the world of plant music, discussing their experiences with PlantWave, a device that translates plant biorhythms into sound. Learn about the therapeutic effects, creative processes, and the deep connection with nature fostered through this artistic practice. 🔗 Stay Connected: Visit our website: natureofnow.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok (http://tiktok.com/@natureofnow), YouTube, and Twitter @natureofnow (https://instagram.com/natureofnow) 🎙️ Sponsored by PlantWave: Experience music from the natural world with PlantWave. Learn more at plantwave.com. 🌱 Key Points Discussed: Nature as a Collaborative Partner: Understanding plants as active participants in the music-making process. Therapeutic Aspects of Plant Music: Insights from music therapist Andrea Cortez on creating restorative soundscapes. Technical and Creative Approaches: An exploration of the tools and techniques used to create plant music. Cultural and Philosophical Implications: Discussing how plant music can shift our perspective on nature and our role within it. Personal Stories and Experiences: Panelists share how plant music has influenced their lives and practices. 🎙️ Panelists: Joe Patitucci is a multimedia artist and the creator of PlantWave, a technology that translates plant biorhythms into music. His work focuses on the intersection of consciousness, creativity, and the natural world. natureofnow.com @natureofnow Joe Patitucci on Spotify Andrea Cortez is a music therapist and the founder of Mind Body Music Center. She specializes in creating restorative listening spaces with ambient soundscapes using harp and plant music, aiming to provide therapeutic experiences through sound. Mind Body Music Center @mindbodymusiccenter ghalani, is a musician with a jazz background who engages in creative interactions with plants through music. ghalani focuses on capturing the essence of native environments and empowering plants to express themselves musically. @thegrowtheternal The Growth Eternal on Spotify Bryan Noll, known artistically as Lightbath, is a musician and composer who explores the realms of ambient and electronic music. He integrates modular synthesizers and innovative technology like PlantWave in his compositions, emphasizing collaboration and improvisation. Lightbath @__lightbath Lightbath on Spotify 🎵 Music Credits: Intro music from Joe Patitucci's album "420hz", available on all platforms. 📚 Resources and Mentions: Lightbath concert at PlantWave Plant Music Lounge at SXSW Interspecies Collaboration - Making Music with Plants | Eurorack + MIDI Sprout on Plants.fm What if Plants Could Speak? ghalani listening to a California Juniper in Pinnacles National Park Andrea Cortez with plants and harp 📄 Full Transcript of What is Plant Music: When Artists and Nature Play 🌟 Support the Podcast: If you enjoy our journey into the wonders of plant music, subscribe for more episodes and share with friends. Your support helps us bring more enlightening conversations to light! 👋 Next Episode Preview: Join us in our next episode where we discuss Impact through Artistry and the Organic Rise of Habitas with Eduardo Castillo

5. 

   6 Dec 2023

   Laraaji: Harmonizing the Now through Music and Meditation

   Joe Patitucci (http://instagram.com/natureofnow) sits down with the renowned musician and meditation teacher, Laraaji (http://laraaji.blogspot.com/). Known for his soulful blend of music and mindfulness, Laraaji offers a deep dive into the realms of creativity, consciousness, and the healing power of sound. Laraaji shares his journey from the Baptist church choirs to becoming a global icon in ambient music. Discover how he channels the creative force of the universe, stewarding profound spiritual insight into our awareness. Laraaji's stories and reflections shed light on the power of music as a medium for transcending the ordinary and tapping into a higher sample rates of consciousness. Immerse yourself in the wisdom and melodies of Laraaji, and let's embark on a journey that promises to elevate your spirit and enrich your understanding of the 'Nature of Now.' This podcast was recorded the day after Laraaji and Joe collaborated at SXSW with a plant music performance at Central Presbyterian Church. A short video from that performance can be found at PlantWave at SXSW 2023: Laraaji, Joe Patitucci & Arji OceAnanda Plant Music Concert 🔗 Stay Connected: Visit our website: natureofnow.com  (https://natureofnow.com/) Instagram:@natureofnow (https://instagram.com/natureofnow) TikTok: @natureofnow (https://tiktok.com/@natureofnow) YouTube: @natureofnow (https://www.youtube.com/@natureofnow) Twitter: @natureofnow (https://twitter.com/@natureofnow) 🎙️ Sponsored by PlantWave: Experience the revolutionary technology that translates plant biorhythms into music. Learn more at plantwave.com (https://plantwave.com/). 🧡 About Laraaji: Laraaji is a New York City-based musician, mystic, and laughter meditation practitioner. Specializing in piano, zither and mbira, his albums include the 1980 release Ambient 3: Day of Radiance, produced by Brian Eno as part of Eno's Ambient series. Laraaji began playing music on the streets in the 1970s and has since released albums for various labels, often recording himself at home and selling the results as cassettes during his street performances. 📚 Resources and Mentions: Learn more about Laraaji and his work at laraaji.blogspot.com SXSW Performance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5udZRp-KYs) Laraaji on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laraaji_official/) 🎵 Music Credits: Intro music from the track An Intention Revealed by Joe Patitucci from the album 420hz. Album available on all platforms. (http://plantwave.com/420hz) 📄 Transcript Available:  Full transcript of Laraaji: Harmonizing the Now through Music and Meditation 🌟 Support Us: If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. Share this episode with friends and family to help us grow!

6. 

   5 Dec 2023

   Welcome to the Nature of Now Podcast

   On this show, we'll explore the intersection of consciousness, creativity, and the natural world. We'll dive into the mysteries of existence, perception, and how thoughts and intentions shape the world around us. Each episode features insightful discussions with pioneering artists, scientists, philosophers, and spiritual teachers who share their unique perspectives on how their works come into being. Nature of now is here to awaken curiosity and inspire your imagination. Through heart centered conversations that ignite our inner creative spark. Together, through wonder and curiosity, we'll discover how, in every moment, the Universe is calling us into new lessons, one breath and one insight at a time. So let's embark on this adventure together as we reveal the nature of now, where consciousness becomes form. Nature of Now is a hosted by Joe Patitucci, an artist fostering connection to intuitive states and the natural world through sound, breath and technology. As CEO of Data Garden, he is working to build a future where humans will have a real-time soundtrack to their lives generated from wearable data that is responsive to mood, tailored to taste and optimized for any activity. Data Garden's latest product, PlantWave, translates real-time data from living plants into music, creating harmonious sound environments powered by nature. 🔗 Stay Connected: Visit our website: natureofnow.com (https://natureofnow.com/) Instagram:@natureofnow (https://instagram.com/natureofnow) TikTok: @natureofnow (https://tiktok.com/@natureofnow) YouTube: @natureofnow (https://www.youtube.com/@natureofnow) Twitter: @natureofnow (https://twitter.com/@natureofnow) 🎙️ Sponsored by PlantWave: Experience the revolutionary technology that translates plant biorhythms into music. Tune into nature and listen to plant music. Learn more at plantwave.com (https://plantwave.com/). 📚 Resources and Mentions: Learn more about Joe at joepatitucci.net (https://joepatitucci.net) 🎵 Music Credits: Intro music from the track An Intention Revealed by Joe Patitucci from the album 420hz. Album available on all platforms. 📄 Transcript Available: Full transcript of Welcome to the Nature of Now podcast. 🌟 Support Us: If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and leave a review. Share this episode with friends and family to help us grow! 👀 Upcoming Episodes: Stay tuned for our next episode featuring Laraaji where we'll discuss harmonizing the now through music and meditation.

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