MUST KNOW: An artist’s opinion on structure
I like structure, and I’ve met many people who didn’t. In this blog I plea to those people that structure would help them too.
NEW MUSIC: reviews of Alicia Blue, Dogwood Tales, Ignea, and Temperance
Four albums reviewed, two country and two metal. I liked them all a lot actually, read more about them here!
MUST READ: 3 ways to use AI in music and none is really acceptable
In the past few years, an enormous discussion has started about the use of AI. It is estimated that 40% of new music is AI created. I will dissect the use of AI in music into three distinct ways, and none of which is really acceptable. These ways are composing with AI, processing with AI, and getting feedback from AI.
What is art? Five ways to look at the meaning of art
In this blog, I look at the meaning of art by dissecting it in different meanings for the creator and the receiver of art. There are at least 5 ways to look at it, and we’re briefly touching upon these in this blog.
3 methods to start and finish any art project.
Have you ever wondered if there is another way?
There are various ways of creating new things, and the process that works for each person can be slightly different. In this blog, I’ll outline some processes with their pros and cons and, of course, which one is my favorite. These also tackle two of the most common problems: starting and finishing. Read through them and read my reasons for liking my approach, and I hope you get inspired by these methods.
Review: Leon Bridges, The Warning, David Gilmour, and Pirate Queen
In this blog I cover some new albums and one new book (new to me). I generally like it all, and I want to own everything on physical copy. Read about Leon Bridges, The Warning, David Gilmour and Pirate Queen
2 ways to get your inspiration going again
In this blog, I’ll tell you two effective techniques for getting inspiration. It is based in music, but it translates well to other creative fields.
Why I create, and you should too
There are two reasons why I create, and you should too. One is that it is a way to explore yourself, the other is that it is a way to connect with other people.
Xandria: New Album Eclipse
This blog is an album review of Eclipse by Xandria. I like this work, it has great arrangements and superb vocal performances by singer Ambre Vourvahis.
Lessons from how I create
A blog about how I create, and how I came to how I do that. Essentially it is about creating what you want to hear yourself, do not try to be rational in the process.
What this blog is about: music and my journey
This blog post is the first entry and is about what this blog will be about. Summary: this blog is about music: me as musician and process, new musical gems and probably sometimes about album reviews.