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Soundtrack for a New Age
Each historical age is determined by the predominant societal position given to the individuals, groups, nations or empires that can produce or have the resources to acquire whatever substance that age equates to its varied definitions of power. The Bronze … Continue reading
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Tagged composition, history, legacies, music, music education, songwriting, soundtracks, time
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Untitled: a common measure quintet
If there is method in this madness by which I compose, there ought to be at least one moment when that sense is shown. That’s not the case; when words come out, they oft betray no common ground with sanity, … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged chaos, common measure, composition, creativity, daily poems, madness, order, poetic forms, writing
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Music and me (again)
For so many years my life has been defined by the Music I’ve wanted to create. Each time I get disgusted, and lay down the guitar (or bass or piano or whatever primary chording instrument I’m using at the time), … Continue reading
Posted in Conversations
Tagged collaboration, composition, music, personal history, songwriting
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