Tips and reviews for musicians from Stan Stewart (aka muz4now)
The truth is: I’m enjoying listening to music by other people. And that is more true than ever about Edward Givens. Truth and Fiction Edward and I “met” on BlueSky recently. I was immediately drawn to his interest in multiple art forms as both an artist and a curator. Poetry, visual art, and music are […]
I rarely abandon an improvisation. But I have responded to recent events with a lot of powerful emotions. Found Track And that led me to leave a track to be found later. The last time I had touched the track was January 26th. Yet, when I played it back, I could remember the feelings I
This is the first of my sharing and reviews of “Unsigned Musicians”. Today, we check out the album “Future Conditional”. Synthesizers and Beats Mike Torr goes by the name “Insides and Outsides” on his BandCamp, YouTube, and BlueSky. Though his music varies in style (I don’t know anyone else like that <wink>) this album I’d
Community is cool. Maybe it’s just what the world needs. I can’t claim to be everything for everyone here at muz4now. But I will start to share the music of other independent artists more regularly. Here’s the backstory. When the skies are blue I joined a social network named BlueSky not too long ago. Like
Times are changing. Again. Fascism and the Federated Response With the rise of fascism, hate-mongering, and social-media-owning billionaires bowing to the fascists, I’m joining the Federated socials. What does that mean? You may ask. I’m still learning. The system used by the federated networks I’m interested in is called ActivityPub. I don’t claim to know
Exploring the therapeutic effects of music unveils its significant benefits for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This form of therapy transcends traditional methods, offering unique avenues for enhancing cognitive skills, emotional regulation, and social interactions. Music therapy stands out as a harmonious blend of enjoyment and therapeutic intervention, making it an invaluable tool
Things change. And — especially when you’re unsigned — clarity is a good thing. Unsigned Musician Over the years, many of the platforms that claim to be on the side of unsigned musicians have fallen away. This leaves people like me filling the void left by those failed services. But wait a minute: what’s this
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We listeners do not appreciate composers during their own lifetime. Search the web for your favorite composer who is no longer alive. See if their works took decades to be recognized. Understanding Composition Gustav Mahler was born on July 7, so I’ve been thinking about his compositions. During his lifetime, many thought of him as
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I’m leaving myself ten reminders about how to plan my day and, therefore, boost my productivity. Feel free to listen in… Plan Management 101 Productivity Boost 202 These are just a few things that help me. What helps you to manage your time and accomplish the things you set out to do?
I’m partial to love. It seems to me that all human beings are. Love Wins During my recovery, I’ve experienced all sort of things that I’d call “love”. There are many types of love. For other people, using this word might seem like a stretch. But for me, it fits. Here are some examples: Musical
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