ideas Archive
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Using literature’s hero myth as a blueprint for music
Borrowing from literature’s hero myth has been a fruitful way for composing since Beethoven’s time. Here are some different ways to think about it.
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What the stock market says about creative evolution
With the huge downturn in the economy over the last year, the stock market is on everyone’s mind. It’s a funny business because of all the euphemisms. One hears talk…
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Creating music | Writing about music
I write music, and I also write about music. So this quote from singer-songwriter Andrew Bird has some resonance for me: Ultimately, I think that writing about music is a deliberate…
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Thank your muse!
Recently I posted about courting the performers who can help you have a successful career. This prompted one of my staunchest supports — a muse, you might even say —…
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Lee Hoiby Quote
Lee Hoiby was born in 1926. He is an American classical pianist and composer, probably most famous for his song “The Serpent.” I found the following quote from him, courtesy…
