Creativity Statement
May 12, 2021
“I want to listen to and play what feels good." - S.M.
There's nothing wrong with that at all
For me personally, I find pushing at the edges of music quite satisfying, not that all my works are winners, but every once and awhile I create something that works.
Dr. Pearle, head of the theory department when I was at U of M-CollegePark, said that what composers do is compose. Theoreticians come along later and figure out what they did.
I seem to have an intuitive understanding of Western Music, and am aware of some of the concepts of "contemporary" music. However, I'm always guided by my ear when creating a new piece, whether it be in New Jazz or Modern Chamber idioms.
Another thing is that I’m basically not a snob, though I do have a few prejudices.
That’s why on occasion I’ll share country, rock, soul, or bluegrass music, or whatever. I don’t judge them the same way I would a jazz or chamber piece, but instead accept them for what they are.
I love seeing people being happy and enjoying themselves, and who am I to disapprove of this?
There's nothing wrong with that at all
For me personally, I find pushing at the edges of music quite satisfying, not that all my works are winners, but every once and awhile I create something that works.
Dr. Pearle, head of the theory department when I was at U of M-CollegePark, said that what composers do is compose. Theoreticians come along later and figure out what they did.
I seem to have an intuitive understanding of Western Music, and am aware of some of the concepts of "contemporary" music. However, I'm always guided by my ear when creating a new piece, whether it be in New Jazz or Modern Chamber idioms.
Another thing is that I’m basically not a snob, though I do have a few prejudices.
That’s why on occasion I’ll share country, rock, soul, or bluegrass music, or whatever. I don’t judge them the same way I would a jazz or chamber piece, but instead accept them for what they are.
I love seeing people being happy and enjoying themselves, and who am I to disapprove of this?