It’s simple. And it’s not stranger than usual. Or maybe it is. Strange, but Not A Stranger When I started working on my folk song album, I knew that “Wayfaring Stranger” needed to be part of it. For one thing, I’m always attracted to this song. It was the first song I sang without rehearsing […]
I try to stay on track. But there is so much vying for my attention these days. Flustered Mustard My next album will be nine folk songs. A few of these will be new versions of songs you’ve already heard. There’s one “cover” song that I’ve already released to my VIP subscribers. And the rest
Ready to listen. In all the ways that can mean. Ready or Not A few days ago, I released a new piano improvisation single. You may listen to it wherever you like. Or click the play button below. As you see, the title of this piece is “U Better B Read E”. Obviously, this is
My spouse and I don’t claim to have an answer for everything. We may have a question, though. Answer This The good news is that we have love. Not just for each other. We also love family, friends, and many in our neighborhood or world who are in need. There’s one answer we can always
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As the new year approached, I found myself getting progressively more upset. At times like this, I turn to making music. Digging With A Spoon As luck would have it, I was already working on an upcoming album. This release will be folk songs — nine of them. I’ve been composing, arranging, and recording it
OK, not everyone’s. It’s my top-played songs and tracks of 2024. Noticed By Their Absence Only platforms with helpful and believable statistics are included. Some of you will notice the streaming platforms that are missing from this list: BandCamp, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube, and Pandora made the cut. More importantly, thank you to every one
This post is mostly for people in the United State of America. I wonder if it may apply to other countries, too. The Importance of Voting Vote like your life depends on it. Vote like the life of someone you love depends on it. Vote like democracy depends on it. The Incredible Lightness of Choice
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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How long does it take to recover from a broken bone? As long as it takes. Healing Is Relative I’m so glad that my broken ankle no longer defines me or my mobility. Over many months, this injury had a lot to teach me. It also inspired me to write, record, and share this music
It’s true. There’s nothing quite like the human voice. Voices In My Head At times, I found the healing process to be very intense. More than is typical for me, I was tired. Naps were a part of my day as I recovered from my broken ankle. As I would start to wake up, I
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