By Haeley Ahn

On Thursday, February 16th, Dale Nichols spoke on the theme of Sound and Moments. Nichols is a musician and explorer who collaborates with filmmakers, artists, and storytellers from around the world.

Nichols emphasized that in such a fast paced world, it is important to take the time and reflect on the moments we experience in life. From these moments, we are able to find meaning, and ultimately connect with our environment.

To reinforce his idea, he showed a video commissioned by Mercedes Benz Middle East in 2015, of which he created the soundtrack. The video seeks to celebrate UAE National Day by following the Emirati photographer Ammar Al Attar. Nichols suggested that Al Attar’s art is able to tell stories because Al Attar purposely stops to consider what exactly he is photographing.

Nichols advised students who are still in search of “moments” to keep exploring, as you never know what you are going to find. He especially emphasized that talking to new people can be a moment in itself.

Finally, to those who are in the workforce, Nichols advised that to fully indulge in “moments,” people should try to unify “exploration” with their job, instead of dichotomizing the two aspect of their lives.