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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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"....

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...

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  ...

MEIEA 2017 - Chicago - Is A Degree in Music Technology a 360 Deal? (Part 3)

On Friday March 31st I gave a paper presentation on Music Technology and Multiple Right Deals (360 deals). The paper asked the question, "Do the factors artist identify as valuable when signing a 360 deal inform students determining the value of earning a MT degree?" To answer this question I first, (Part 1) explained what a 360 Deal is then (Part 2) I explained what students selecting a music technology...

MEIEA 2017 - Chicago - Is A Degree in Music Technology a 360 Deal? (Part 2)

On Friday March 31st I gave a paper presentation on Music Technology and Multiple Right Deals (360 deals). The paper asked the question, "Do the factors artist identify as valuable when signing a 360 deal inform students determining the value of earning a MT degree?" To answer this question I first,...

MEIEA 2017 - Chicago - Is A Degree in Music Technology a 360 Deal? (Part1)

On Friday March 31st I gave a paper presentation on Music Technology and Multiple Right Deals (360 deals). The paper asked the question, "Do the factors artist identify as valuable when signing a 360 deal inform students determining the value of earning a MT degree?" To answer the question one first...

Rescue Synths Part 1 - Restoring a Juno-106

We are all familiar with rescue dogs: shelter dogs that were abandoned, mistreated, or need special TLC to get back on their feet. Well the same is true for some vintage synths. Recently, Lecturer at IUPUI Ricardo Laranja sold me an old Juno-106 that had been damaged and collecting...