Archive for July, 2010

Live In Concert Improv 7/9/10 (Indianapolis)

July 29th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | 7 Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Here is one of my recent live in concert “spontaneous improvisations” based on three randomly chosen piano notes by an audience member.

I ask a volunteer to hit any 3 notes they’d like, and then I try to weave them into a melody right there on the spot. This keeps me on my toes for sure!

If you were there you should remember it:) I named it “Violet Night” (Copyright 2010 Unspeakable Freedom Music)

So Many Aspects These Days

July 26th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

There are a lot of activities connected with overseeing getting one’s music out in the world these days! Lots of indie artists are doing much of it themselves..
Here’s a few in case you’re curious: Writing/composing the tracks, creating/setting the arrangements for them, recording the material, mixing, sequencing the song order for the album, mastering, packaging, shipping, promoting etc.
The list goes on and on..But it’s great to be involved with something you can’t seem to live without:)

Wondering…

July 22nd, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Sometimes I really get caught up in wondering what to do next…

New Story Book

July 21st, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

I put together my first book and it’s available as a bound copy or download in my new Store on this website.

It’s based on the inspirations for each song on my new Panorama album. Feedback is great so far:) You can take a look at it here.

Traveling Perpectives

July 20th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Though I live in a beautiful area I enjoy going to other places and meeting new faces. Getting away always provides me with an objective viewpoint on who I am and what I’m doing with my life..

Thanks Much

July 16th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Thanks to you folks from Detroit, Cleveland, and Indianapolis for coming out to see me perform live recently. It was very enjoyable:) I always seem to learn something new from each show and each group of fans!

July 15th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized


July 19th is the day my new album should be available online. It turned out just fine, though it took way longer than I expected to finish!

I also have a companion “Stories Behind the Songs” booklet that gives you the inspirations for all of the tracks on the album..

Improvisation Song Title for July 9th Carmel, IN show

July 10th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Leave your idea for a song title for the improvisation from the show you attended if you like:)
Thanks again for coming. Nice meeting some of you I’ve never met before!

Rochester Hills, MI Show

July 8th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Thnaks to you folks from the July 7th concert. It was great seeing you and meeting several of you! Seems like we all enjoyed it:)

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