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Poem: Change Due

On 2013 April 15 · 2 Comments · In playful artistry

“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 [...]

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reflections on improv and life

On 2013 January 14 · Leave a Comment · In present moment

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.

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When In Doubt (Or Certainty), Improvise (part 5 of 5)

On 2012 December 31 · 5 Comments · In playful artistry

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 [...]

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Do What Works For You (part 4 of 5)

On 2012 December 30 · 2 Comments · In playful artistry

Thanks for making it this far with my countdown. If you haven’t read parts one, two, or three, please check them out first and then come back here to continue the journey together. Your comments are welcome, as always.

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Inspire yourself (part 2 of 5)

On 2012 December 28 · 3 Comments · In playful artistry

(Part 1 of this series is here.)

How do you connect with something to inspire yourself? Some people seem to constantly be searching for it. Others seem to always have it inside themselves, ready at a moment’s notice.

Creativity requires inspiration. You may [...]

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Return of the Light Beings

On 2012 December 10 · 17 Comments · In exposed to the light

After the Light Beings appeared at Columcille for Samhain, I said that I would be publishing a video with a new, original score. Like so many creative projects, I procrastinated, delaying the publishing of this beautiful event. Everything in my life became more important than [...]

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Poem 0193: Rain

On 2012 December 05 · 2 Comments · In playful artistry, present moment

I try not to complain about rain.
There’s something beautiful and calming
about the way that it splashes,

Creates a drumbeat
on the earth,
a pulse on our heads…
umbrellas…

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Creativity scoops

On 2012 November 21 · 3 Comments · In playful artistry

I’m very curious about creativity and inspiration: Where does creativity come from? How different is it for each person? What makes human beings creative? What is the creative process for each artist and why does it seem to be so different for individual creative people? Can science verify anything about creativity and what inspires us [...]

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The Art of Improv, Part 1: Courage

On 2012 November 08 · 11 Comments · In musician(ship)

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 [...]

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interdeterminate – improv catharsis

On 2012 October 23 · 4 Comments · In exposed to the light, present moment

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 [...]

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