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The Process - Episode 10 (Michael Drews - Part 3)

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about The Creative Cogitations. Micheal explains that the creative medium only matters if it becomes a barrier for creating. Micheal describes how closely linked his creativity is to his life and well being.

The Process - Episode 9 (Michael Drews - Part 2)

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about his pieces "Death of the Mechanical Man" and "End Times."  He shares his love of guitar and its usefulness in the creative process. He explains the huge undertaking it was to compose, film, and then produce a final performance of "Death of the Mechanical Man" in the Indianapolis Market Catacombs.

The Process - Episode 8 (Michael Drews - Part 1)

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about his piece for electronics and synths "Pliskin." He shares his method to avoid technical distractions and explains the idea of performance and its connection to "finishing" a particular piece or cementing it as a formal idea.

 

The Process - Episode 7 (Robin Cox - Part 3)

This episode on The Process I talk with composer and violinist Robin Cox about the creative cogitations. He shares his ideas about the primal nature of the creative process. He also discuses the differences and similarities between deadlines and outcomes. Robin explains the idea of creating concert music and it’s connection to today’s culture through collaboration with other composer, musicians, and artist’s of other mediums.

The Process - Episode 6 (Robin Cox - Part 2)

This episode on The Process I talk with composer and violinist Robin Cox. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of chance and performance improvisation in his piece "Square Feat." He also discuses the 3rd movement of "Faster than That" and how it challenges traditional western ideas of tonality, rhythm and cadences.
                

 

The Process - Episode 5 (Robin Cox - Part 1)

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Violinist Robin Cox. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of several instruments, other then the violin, are key in his creative output. He confesses that deadlines are often the best motivators for completing creative ideas.

                

 

The Process - Episode 4 (Jordan Munson - Part 2)

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Artist Jordan Munson about the creative cogitations. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains how "the idea" informs the medium and the more tools you have the more influences you can draw from in your music.

For more information about Jordan Visit http://www.JordanMunson.com/ or his Facebook page

The Process - Episode 3 (Jordan Munson - Part 1)

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Artist Jordan Munson. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of live computer and hardware technology to create new performance paradigms and engage traditionally pop oriented audiences.

                                 

For more information about Jordan Visit http://www.JordanMunson.com/ or his Facebook page.

The Haiga Duo + Eric Salazar and Corey Denham at Listen Hear 6/20/17

On Tuesday, June 20 at Listen Hear I attended a performance of  Eric Salazar and Corey Denham and The Haiga Duo. It was truly an intimate performance: I sat cross-legged about five feet from the performers:-)

Eric and Corey Performed first. They performed 3 works including a re-imagining of Eric's work "Soul Search" from his upcoming solo release on Centaur Records. Below is an excerpt from the last piece they played which Corey explained was created over the last year after meeting at the Classical Music Indy "Tuesday Mash Up! at the Melody Inn.



The Haiga Duo is Jason Chen on Accordion and and Eric Hollander on Viola.The Duo’s current project combines a form of the ancient Japanese household game poetry, Renku, with the original concept of “Living room Music”. Below is an excerpt from a project, developed over the month of June 2017 inspired primarily by the films of Yasujiro Ozu.



I look forward to hearing more music by these guys!

The Process - Episode 2 (Eric Salazar - Part 2)

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Clarinetist Eric Salazar about the Creative Cogitations.  For a complete list of the cogitations visit https://thenoisebuffalo.blogspot.com/2017/05/

He shares his thoughts on what it means to be a creative person if "no one is listening". He explains how he creates despite this and other anxieties with the help of family and friends. Hear what advise he gives to musicians wanting to make music their career.

The Featured Music by Eric Salazar includes experts from his forthcoming release on Centaur Records.

For more information about Eric Visit http://www.ericsalazarclarinet.com/ or his Facebook page.

The Process - Episode 1 (Eric Salazar - Part 1)

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Clarinetist Eric Salazar. He shares his music and his creative process behind its creation.  He explains his creative drive stems from his strong desire to "tell stories" and connect emotionally with audiences. Hear how he creates the electronic accompaniment to his pieces both technically and musically.

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The Featured Music by Eric Salazar includes experts from his forthcoming release on Centaur Records.

 

For more information about Eric Visit http://www.ericsalazarclarinet.com/ or his Facebook page.

Creative Cogitations: Coming to terms with being a creative person.

As part of a forth coming podcast, "The Process" I've created a list of questions about creators and their relationship to creativity. The goal is to make decisions about the process of creativity so creators can be unencumbered when creating.

1       The Creative Need

1.1      Is being creative a primal urge?
1.2      Do your creations define your identity?
1.3      Do you create for the outcomes?
1.4      Do you have a creative voice?
1.5      Does the creative medium matter?
1.6      Are the tools you use important?
1.7      Does it bother you that no one cares?

2       The Creative Life Style

2.1      Do you believe in talent or hard work?
2.2      Can you be a starving artist?
2.3      Is a creator’s lifestyle linked to a stable existence?
2.4      Can you grow with your creative lifestyle?
2.5      How are people related to your creativity?

3       Creative Sovereignty

3.1      Do you own your ideas?
3.2      Do you savor obscurity and the freedom it affords you?
3.3      How would you define your creative domain?
3.4      How much freedom does your path afford you?

4       Making Sense Making Cents

4.1      Does being poor suck?
4.2      Are you free from avarice?
4.3      Should you worry about commercial success in your Art?
4.4      Can a creator really sell out?
4.5      Can creators work both for money and other times for Art?
4.6      Do you believe a “Day Job” is helpful/hurtful to a creator?