Before radio sent songs over miles and cylinders and vinyl made it possible for the public to listen on demand, music was completely live. There was nothing to record it with and nothing to record it on.
That means if a mistake was made, it was there forever! And mistakes weren’t uncommon–in fact, some listeners and [...]
Many of our opinions about the world and people come from what we think about ourselves. Pretty true, right? We tend to dish out the same expectations and judgments, as if it will help us achieve what we want for ourselves. We should probably keep in mind that creativity uses our thoughts and feelings as a jumping-off point for what create.
Luckily, we all have the power (and responsibility) to feel good, to control our thoughts, choose our course, and live each day freshly.
George Lucas, Steven Spielburg, Frances Ford Coppola. These directors have great ideas, killer instincts, and popular demand. And why? They know their film. They are responsible for its direction, content, and movement–which would be a daunting task if they didn’t know their film.
The clarity of song’s message depends on the same creative control–choosing a direction [...]