March 2009
24 posts
appreciating music
people ask me quite often, “what kind of music do you listen to?” whenever i reply, “i like all music,” they immediately begin saying: even opera/classical/hip hop/rap/etc.”
the truth is, it is impossible to classify an entire genre as one that you dislike. by disliking a genre, you immediately limit yourself mentally. these confines prevent you from listening to...
performing
there is one main factor to every good performance:
stage presence.
this is the difference between your average high school band and professional musicians. no matter the genre, the best performers always exude such a dominating aura, drawing the attention of all those watching and remaining the center of attention. in rock, stage antics and sick outfits create an atmosphere of shred,...
inspiration
my only jazz student often asks me where my inspiration comes from. honestly, most of my music is developed from a certain feeling, as opposed to a melody. my inspiration is merely a transition from a feeling that i get to a montage of sounds that interpret that feeling then eventually to a concrete melody.
many times, these feelings are inspired by listening to other music. this isn’t...
Musicianship
What people fail to realize is the difference between a great musician and a successful musician. You have bands like: Ombak, who are extremely talented and who will remain on the local circuit forever. Then there are the “successful” musicians, as many of you can think of (i.e. pooprock <- not a typo etc.), that make millions by being appealing to the masses. However, the analysis...