Highlands: Inspiration is like a form of getting high. And for me, there is nothing higher than natural beauty. Hi, Lands! My spouse and I recently visited Scotland. There is no place more filled with beautiful, natural scenes: majestic hiking, mountain tops, lochs, glens, and bens. Of course, the Scots named things first. So, the […]
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
Many things vie for my time. There’s not always enough time to turn inward. Inward Home I still have a day job. My “home” work is deeply important to me as well. These inform my inner life constantly. My spouse, our dog, our home, and our neighborhood all receive my daily attention. Whether walking RB,
This trio of rock songs ends here: at the Next Generation. Generation Here it is: the culmination of these three hard rock songs. I don’t need to say too much. You can watch the video and hear (or read) the lyrics to know what this song is about. Many thanks to listeners on YouTube and
Here’s my next track in this trilogy of tunes. First there was “Spoiled 4 Us All“. Now, Crash Landing encourages us to avoid a crash. How Not to Crash You understand my theme now: rock music with a message of humanity. We know how not to crash. It’s clear that we live on a fragile
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
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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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
I’m happy to present “Drifting”. This orchestral piece has taken longer than usual to share with you. I hope that you appreciate it at least half as much as I’ve enjoyed the process of creating it. From Here to There The process started normally enough. Initially, I created a few piano improvisations. Those became the
That’s it, folks. This is the last of this airy style of music for the moment. Ephemera You (at least some of you) asked for it. And you got it: six new songs. Thanks for all of the wonderful feedback on these ephemeral tracks. You were the inspiration to begin and to continue. Here are
