There is a difference in listening to a CD and a live concert. I suppose it’s because you can actually feel the energy/vibrations in the air coming from the artist;  maybe it’s like some kind of human broadcasting tower or something?

The goal of course when creating a CD is to capture that same personalized “artist” energy within the recording, and allow it to be experienced by the listener in a satisfying way through headphones or speakers etc.

Is there a difference for you personally? Which do you prefer? Blog or email me if you’d like at jim@jimchappell.com

I’ve been thinking a lot about melody of late.

My greatest question is: What exactly is it?

Why, and how does a certain melody draw us into the music so easily and not let us go?

What gives it it’s magic?

What is the secret to a great melody?

Why is a great melody so memorable?

My own completely honest answer is: I’m not really sure, although I’ll keep trying to have this “presence” come through my songs somehow..

I’m happy to say the new music I mentioned I’ve been working on is coming along very well!

I’m really focusing this new album on strong melodies; that seems to be one of the things my fans have really connected with over the course of my career.

I’m very grateful that the music still comes forth to me when I need it to!

Will keep you posted when it’s becomes available sometime late May or early June.