Dreamers 13-001 The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… A jump into a new year deserves a new start. This is one of the newest compositions in this style. I had been listening to lots of folk music, which I somehow always associate with open-air fairs, and found the music of … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #270 – Dreamers 13-001
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #269 – Dreamers 99-002
Dreamers 99-002 The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… A friend gifted me a CD copy of Paganini’s 24 Caprices and while I loved the music, I wondered what I couldn’t focus on the music like I did with other classical compositions. Then I read the booklet that came with the … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #269 – Dreamers 99-002
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #268 – Dreamers 99-001
Dreamers 99-001 The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… One of the earliest in this series, some of my oldest patrons assumed this was an extension of my Hollow Men series. I cannot deny its influence on this composition, but the stronger influence was Miles Davis. I recall seeing live footage … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #268 – Dreamers 99-001
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #267 – Dreamers 00-001
Dreamers 00-001: The History & The Influence: Confessions of a Plagiarist, sort of… I’ve chosen to include this one, despite it never being finished, because it gives you a hint into the process of building a mood. This painting was destroyed in a flood, the wood got warped and riddled with mold, but the colors … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #267 – Dreamers 00-001
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 11 – Dreaming with Blues Soundtrack
Part 11 - Dreaming with Blues Soundtrack I love blues & jazz music, a lot!!! This series grew out of my memories of when people still smoked in bars and we would find ourselves fully immersed in an evening of booze-soaked blues and jazz, surrounded by spectators, artists, thieves, and musicians. All of us unified … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 11 – Dreaming with Blues Soundtrack
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – R.I.P. Gord Downie
The news broke across the airwaves earlier this week that a beloved Canadian has passed away: "Gord Downie, frontman of The Tragically Hip has succumbed to his battle with brain cancer". I heard our country gasp in the short pause that followed. Despite the knowledge of his battle with cancer being revealed well over a … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – R.I.P. Gord Downie
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Introducing The Great Russian Ballet
Recently, my dear friend, Paul L., introduced me to a cultural phenomenon of outstanding beauty and eloquence. He introduced me to The Great Russian Ballet! I am so very grateful for this gift that I have to share it with YOU! I’ve been a fan of ballet since I first saw a professional group in … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Introducing The Great Russian Ballet
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Introducing Dustin Dao
Dustin is the living proof of a person who puts his heart into everything he is passionate about! I’ve had the great pleasure of being at Dustin’s restaurant one evening when it was quiet and we could talk to both him and his wife. My sister-in-law asked Dustin to play the piano for us and … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Introducing Dustin Dao
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Berel M. Weiner
I am overjoyed to speak to you today about Acappella & barbershop, by way of my dear friend, Berel Weiner, President Island City Chorus and the passionate base of his quartet & chorus. Let me start with paraphrasing Berel’s vision for this joyful musical experience. I only tweaked the words, a little. wink, wink The … Continue reading These Are The People In My Neighbourhood – Say Hello To Berel M. Weiner
The New Renaissance Mindset 