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Connecting With Listeners

December 10th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | 5 Comments | Filed in Latest

I’m setting aside time today for connecting with fans who listen regularly to my stuff..It’s always interesting and enjoyable for me to do this. Of course it’s fantastic to have the tools available we have today!

What would I do without my internet connections I wonder; especially when we’re talking about a world-wide fan base? So if you try to get a hold of me via the web, or email, or here, chances are good I will get back to you before too long. Thanks again for listening:)

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Two Things

December 9th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Personal

That combination of being relaxed and alert is where I like coming from; then my life is enjoyable and fascinating..

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Focusing

December 8th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Footage for Jim stills 069_0003 I’m really enjoying getting focused these days. For me it’s all about doing what I do best and flowing with that..it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s okay!

I’m not trying to be anything musically that I don’t consider my forte:) I really believe everyone has a forte of some sort! (Sometimes I wish keeping my desk more organized was one of mine too..)

Arranging Music

December 7th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in Latest

Once I have some new song ideas that I am inspired to work with I usually have to roll up my sleeves do “the arrangement.”

For me that means:

  • How can I best present the song?
  • How can it have the most feeling in it?
  • How can it tell it’s story in the most engaging way?
  • Is it long enough?
  • Is it too long?
  • Do I like the intro?
  • Do I like the ending?

Sometimes this part of putting together an album is the most difficult in my opinion. However, besides being very necessary, it can make a huge difference in what you get out of the song as a fan/listener! So it’s a must:)
Here is a piece from my Comfort Songs album that turned out nicely:
<a href="http://jimchappell.bandcamp.com/track/of-a-silver-night" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/jimchappell.bandcamp.com');">Of a Silver Night by Jim Chappell</a>

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Winter and Clarity

December 4th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Inspiration

There’s a clarity in the air that winter can bring; can you sense it? It’s a type of stillness; a call for soul awareness if you will. I find value in tuning in to that when I can..

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Story Guy

December 3rd, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Latest

DSCN2780As long as I can remember I’ve always liked telling stories..not sure why..

Here I am again in this photo doing it at one of my shows:)

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Free Music Concept

December 2nd, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Latest

Greetings..hope you’re December is unfolding in a good way..

I’ve been wondering a lot about the concept of free music these days and it’s potential to keep everyone happy; meaning fan/listener and artist/creator..

If you have any thoughts feel free to share on this one:)

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Keeping It Fun

December 1st, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

I’m intent on doing what brings me joy re the music biz world; otherwise composing and recording are no fun. I realize the reason I even started all of this music stuff as a kid in the first place was because of how much I truly loved it..

Sometimes it’s easy to get too serious about what to do next, what to do better etc. in this music business. So I’ve decided if I’m still having fun all is well, and that will serve as my main compass:)

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