Subsequent to that, almost nothing came in the shower. Mostly, it is when I am walking around which gives me a good chance to clear my mind. Strangely, the only thing I do at piano or guitar is the 99% of music writing that is generally not considered inspired (or should I not use that word because of its root?) but is just plain hammering out the patterns I hear in my head.
Bob Florence wrote:
Hi All.
I never expected my question on creativity and inspiration to have wandered so far away from my original thought. Perhaps I was unclear.
My intention was to learn how some of you get from point A (inspiration) to point B (nuts and bolts}.
The one answer I really liked came from John Howell. He takes a shower. so do I. For me that's the best place I can go to get started. I am also very clean. :-D
My favorite time to work is in the morning. I find my brain is the most receptive. Once I begin, I let the music lead me by the nose.
I believe it was Christopher who suggested a book by Goldstein. I don't remember the first name. It was a book on jazz composers.
Please don't jump all over me because I used the word spiritual. I meant no religious connotation.
I heard Mike Meyers interviewed by Barbara Walters on night on ABC. She asked him what were his future plans. His response was: "Whatever Bubbles Up". I instantly stared on a piece using tha as a title. It became the title piece of a cd.
If you respond to this post, don't get angry or hostile with me or each other.
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