“To change and to change for the better are two different things.” ~ German proverb
I know that what is
happening right now
is what is happening
right now.
Yet, in my humanness,
I shift into thinking of
future and especially
of past
moments
instead of [...]
I’m pleased to have Kevin Jacoby as a guest writer again for his “The Art of Improv” series. Be sure to read part 1 as well. I admire Kevin as an entrepreneur, musician, writer and friend, so I’m extremely happy to have him offer [...]
I have heartburn and what I mean by that
is that my heart is breaking
thinking of the relationships
I have betrayed over the years
(And continue to betray)
with whatever level of intention
or unintentionality
I have brought to them
I’m grateful for friends who share deeply with me. This brief reflection was inspired by the struggle of a dear friend and my attempts to reflect on how aspects of his experience might be shared by many…including me.
No matter how much I prepare, mapping out my project, getting inspired, setting up the tools and resources I’ll need, following my creation, scheduling time, doing what works for me, and so on, surprises seem to come up along the way. You probably have plenty to teach me when it comes to rolling with [...]
I’m unbelievably happy to have a guest post from one of my favorite blog writers: Kevin Jacoby. This is the second guest post on this blog by a member of the Rain Computers team. (The [...]
Music can express all sorts of feelings. Improvised music can have a particular niche when it comes to these sorts of expressions. It has the vantage point of coming directly from the moment that the emotions occur or as an embodied response to that moment. Improv by it’s very nature is about the present moment [...]
Just a suggestion:
Maybe just for a moment
You could smile.
Doesn’t matter if it’s
On the inside or the out.
I am simply knowing that
The lack of smiles is
Making my insides sad.
With this poem, I profess
That the rest of this day
[...]
I just improvised a birthday song for a friend. It was so much fun that I thought I’d share it with you all. My “birthday” and any day gift to you. Enjoy!
(improvised lyrics to the tune of Skylark)
Birthdays are like any other day, these days.
about.me
stan stewart
muse and music for the present moment
I look for ways to re-invigorate our human experience of life. I want us to drink up every moment with enlivening spontaneity. One of the ways I do this is with improvisation -- especially improvised music. With voice, guitar, percussion, piano (keyboards) and friends, I develop "in the moment" creations. I also play classical and pop music for the vast joy it brings to know the composers and songwriters of the past and present through their music.
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