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New Music Project
February 11th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in LatestMy latest music project is humming along in ever so slow a way:) Hoping to have all of the tracks I’ve been auditioning chosen before long though.. Then the real work begins!
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Mood Food
February 9th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in LatestMusic is a great tool for choosing your mood and these days there’s easy access to whatever emotional state you’re looking for!
It’s pretty amazing how you can find so much at your fingertips to help shift, or exaggerate, any feeling you want. Especially with the internet, Ipods, wireless etc. around and flourishing.
That’s what I do when reaching for the right music for the moment; I’m either wanting to enhance something I’m feeling to make it more intense, or wanting to change something I’m feeling and move myself into a better place:)
Music really is fantastic mood food; for the ears of course..
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New Album Project
January 28th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in LatestI’m starting a new album project this week, which is always exciting and daunting at the same time. It’s very enjoyable and rush-like to have all of the creativity flowing, but the amount of hours and care that go into it look like a huge mountain in front of you at the beginning!
So it ends up being a step by step by step thing etc. until it’s all in order. Time to roll up the sleeves now:)
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“Something Else”
January 5th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in LatestA song is really just a vehicle for something else; that “something else” is really what’s communicating so deeply with us at times. Music connects us up to that flow, that power that feels so good to be a part of. I see it as a very important form of nourishment, but then again I may be a bit partial:)
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New Project
December 23rd, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Latest
Starting on the first track of a new instrumental piano mood album; a LOT of work ahead- it’s good thing I enjoy what I do:)
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Connecting With Listeners
December 10th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in LatestI’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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Arranging Music
December 7th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in LatestOnce 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:
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Story Guy
December 3rd, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Latest 
As 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:)
Free Music Concept
December 2nd, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in LatestGreetings..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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