1st of 3 – Spoiled 4 Us All
That’s right: this is the first of three tracks in a different mode. No more mister mellow… I’ve spoiled the secret: here’s the new sound. It’s rock. I hope you enjoy it or at least appreciate where I’m coming from. Thanks for listening. You Rock Thanks to everyone who has given feedback on previews of
I’ve Got Some Explaining To Do
It’s dangerous to explain before I do something. But I think I owe it to you. Explaining What? You expect my tracks to be mellow (since so many of them have been). Up to this point, many of my compositions, improvisations, and songs are uplifting and positive. The thing is, that’s not all there is
David and Clare Rozzell – social song review
Folk songs are often social. Folk songs are often raw. In form and delivery, their point is to get across the story. Nothing else is more important. A Chance Meeting Social networks, on the other hand, have gone through a lot of upheaval, especially in the last few years. Still, they have been a source
Creative Courage: Addiction Recovery Through Art and Music
Exploring effective strategies for overcoming addiction is pivotal for those committed to achieving sobriety. Art and music therapy are exceptional approaches, offering deep emotional catharsis, stress alleviation, and avenues for personal evolution. This guest post dives into the transformative potential of these therapies in supporting individuals through the complex journey of addiction recovery. Expressing the
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What’s in the works? How to keep moving even when it hurts
Having a broken ankle has changed things. I’m having to take things slow since I’m still on crutches. Staying Home But don’t think for one second that my life is at a standstill. There are always projects around the home. Oh yes, things are still moving. While my mobility is more limited, my spouse is
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You Knew Them When – Sustaining Our Humanity
Maybe you already knew this: I’m experimenting. And with lots of different things. Let me tell you what I mean. Knew What? You already knew about the sustain pedal. I even gave you some hints of the sounds on my upcoming album. But there’s lots more that’s “new”. Let me give a few examples. Knew
Sustain Creativity – Pushing Too Far – part 2
In my previous post, I wrote about pushing. And not pushing. Keep Pushing Specifically, I wrote about not pushing down a sustain pedal while pushing too hard on a creative project. Well, some of you thought that I needed to provide examples. Ideally, those would be audio samples. The idea is that these would demonstrate
Meditations on Pushing a Creative Project Too Far
I admit it. My creative drive means sometimes pushing too far. Story Re-cap In case you missed it, I’m recovering from a broken leg. This means a lot of things have changed in my daily routine. Everything takes a bit longer on one leg. So far, I’m still crawling on my butt when I need
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