Voices of the Earth – #inspiration #hope
Voices of The Earth – while composing a new piece about earth, Stan Stewart tells why human voices are part of the composition.
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Elements Vary With Our Culture – Wood and Metal
As you know by now, I’m composing one of four pieces for an album of “elements”. Now, I know that this list varies depending on our culture. We will be creating on the themes of water, fire, air, and earth. I chose “earth“. Wood as Earth As I began to ponder these concepts, I noted
Pondering Earth
In a visual photo poem, Stan Stewart ponders the earth as a source of inspiration, beauty, and concern.
Complexity – Nothing Is Singular
Stan Stewart contemplates the complexity of human life. Like living, can anything about music-making be simple?
The Joy of Live Improvisation – #PianoImprov
Live improvisation is so inspiring. Stan Stewart relates the experience of performing piano on-stage with dancing improvisers.
Post Gig Blahs and Pointers – #MusicianTips
Once again, I’ve hit the post-gig blahs. How do we keep focus and momentum at times like this? The Gig Was Good, So… It doesn’t matter if the gig was good or not. If it was a “big” gig (define that however you like), it can come with post-gig doldrums. The energy required to create
How Shall We Sing A Song In a Foreign Land?
Music and musical instruments from foreign lands hold amazing beauty if we are willing to listen. Stan Stewart explores this inspiration.
Photos from a Holiday week
My spouse and I were just on holiday. Here’s a bit of the beauty we enjoyed. I’ll be back to music-making tomorrow. And it looks like I will bring plenty of inspiration with me.
Escape May Be An Option – Ritual Escape
Is there no escape? We live in challenging times. Tyrants, fascists, and bullies too often have the upper hand. But … And … At the same time, there are examples of human beauty rising up. People are turning to community and art as ways of accenting the good. Sometimes, the flood of the sweetness and