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Imagination

October 14th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Man do I love my imagination:) Close my eyes and I get to travel anywhere I want, conjure up whoever I want, create any world I’d like to experience at a moments notice. How cool is that??

I feel really blessed to have such a tool available. My 8 year old daughter often asks me why I’m smiling for no reason; there is a reason though:)

The Power of Love

September 13th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Lately I’ve been trying to bring more of the power of love into my music and my life in general. I see this as a way to be stay spiritually connected; a way to feel good about who I am and what I’m really doing here.

Trying to “come from unconditional love” in my everyday dealings whenever I can seems like the right place to be at this point in my life:) How do I do this best? I suppose through some mix of tolerance and awareness.

It’s also not a namby-pamby thing for me- it’s more a focused dynamic knowing and presence that doesn’t get shaken so easily by the normal ups and downs of interacting with others etc.

New Album

July 14th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Hi Folks-

Just letting you know my new album A Morning Full of Mood is now available. It contains 13 solo piano pieces, most of which were conceived and recorded all in the same one morning! Apparently I was full of unusual energy and inspiration; lucky for me! I’ve never really done things this way before. I hope you enjoy the fresh feel to the songs..

Here is a free complimentary track download called April Rain. You can listen to samples of the rest of the tracks etc. by clicking here if you’d like. It’s also available on CD Baby and should be on Itunes and Amazon now, or very soon..

Thanks again to each of you who have listened over the years. I’m very fortunate to be able to continue doing this:)

New Album

June 27th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Hi folks-

I have a new solo piano album I’m planning on releasing in July. Will keep you posted and have a sample or two here soon..

Olive Oil and me?

May 19th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

For those who like music and video together; check out this cool olive oil web ad from Spain with my song “Rise” in it here.

Choosing

April 26th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

I can’t decide if I like writing really poignant ballads, or sparkling upbeat pieces best; I’m just glad no one’s making me choose only one forever!

The Flow

April 18th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Writing new music is a big way of keeping in touch with the flow for me. It’s how I stay open to that warm river inside that keeps my life fresh and interesting.

Birds in Springtime

April 12th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Sometimes life’s joys are very simple. I’ve always loved listening to various birds singing their little hearts out every Spring. I hear it as music! My birthday’s in April; I suppose I originally showed up for the Spring party:)

Fun Creations

April 7th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Lately I’ve been finishing up a piece for an upcoming local modern dance concert. It’s enjoyable to work with movement/dancers etc., and to see what I come up with creatively to make it all flow together.

Keeping Me Around

February 16th, 2011 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Enjoying more composing/recording. Tonight I was entirely lost in it until my 7 year old daughter started yelling for me from the other part of the house. I suppose that keeps me from drifting into never never land forever:)

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