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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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Finding the Right Music

January 7th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Personal

Sometimes finding the right music to compose and record feels like I’m looking through layers of interesting material until I find something that really stands out; it’s usually quite a challenge:)

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Music in My Head

January 6th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

I am constantly hearing music in my head..I bet you do too..It’s nice to be able to just enjoy it. What happens with me though, is I decide I have to do something with it:) And it will keep tapping me on the shoulder until I actually do.

The challenge for me is to get it out in a form that is enjoyable to listen to, and also something I can play. So I drop everything and coop up in my studio till it’s recognizable:) Then after that..who knows? Maybe it will end up out in the world maybe not..wish I could know that beforehand, but it doesn’t seem to work that way!

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“Something Else”

January 5th, 2010 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Latest

A 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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Enjoying the Ride

December 30th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Of late I have been writing new material and enjoying the ride:) This has always been one of my favorite things to do!

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