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New Song Hatched

February 1st, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Just finished mixing the first song of my new album..Really enjoying the process, although it can be quite tedious.

Whenever there is more than one instrument involved it gets more demanding to have everything sounding balanced, clean and smoothly interacting.

The end result is what matters though; I think commitment and diligence end up being a very important part of the scenario:)

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Being Focused

January 29th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Inspiration

I love having a sense of being “focused.” It keeps the music pure and flowing the way it should. It makes it much easier for good things to happen in my world:)

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New Album Project

January 28th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Latest

I’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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Relaxing During the Ride

January 27th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in Personal

Sometimes smiling, or laughing for no particular reason really brightens the day; I just tried it. I realized I really don’t need a reason to feel great; it’s simply a choice! And good things will come from that place in my opinion:) So I’ll probably do it more often…

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Working Out New Material

January 26th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Inspiration

Taking some rough versions of new original piano songs and trying to hone them into diamonds; we’ll see before long…

Sometimes there is something powerful and engaging there that simply needs to be sculpted, refined, and practiced until it just flows from my fingers when it’s time to record.

It’s always fun to bring something in from the invisible and give it a life here:)

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A Song About A Baby On The Loose

January 25th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Here’s one of my favorites that’s a free download for this week. It’s a jovial little tune that has to do with spotting a baby on the loose one day..luckily the parents weren’t too far behind:)

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Staying Open

January 14th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Staying open for some more inspiring piano music to come through for sharing; so far so good..

What does that mean? For me it means being emotionally, mentally, and spiritually available for the grand music flow, or whatever you choose to call it to visit me and leave a gift:) A gift as in a rush of true inspiration that I can easily work with a bit, create a great recording of, and eventually share with anyone interested:)

I’m smart enough at this point to realize this isn’t a me only deal:) I’d be nowhere without that beautiful Flow I get to dip into from time to time that has graced my life some reason. The word gratitude certainly applies here!

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Being a Niche-Guy

January 13th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Personal, Uncategorized

I’m finally really enjoying being a smaller “Niche-Guy” in the music business. It’s relaxing to just do what I do best and leave it at that:)

It’s always been tempting to try and be “Bigger” or “More Happening” or “More Trendy” but just being me really seems like the way to go.

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Why Instrumental Music?

January 12th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

I find myself from time to time wondering exactly why people, probably just like you, enjoy listening to instrumental music as opposed to a song with lyrics etc.? Or why you do at least some of the time..

I know for me I enjoy having the music take me to a special place I go to of my own making; no words necessary to get there:)

But I’m still really curious what your reasoning might be? Feel free to let me know if you’d like..

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Silence in Music

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

I was talking recently to a friend about the “white space” in certain songs. We both agreed that it’s something that feels good..

Personally I consider any silent space in the music an important part of a song; it adds another dimension. I believe it’s something that allows the piece to breathe. It’s like those natural pauses when someone is talking (hopefully:) that help make points about what they are wanting to communicate.

Even though you may not notice it all that often it’s something that’s sort of fun to look for in an artist’s repertoire.

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