Posts Tagged ‘solo piano’

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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New Project

December 23rd, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Latest

Footage for Jim stills 090_0003Starting 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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Two Things

December 9th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Personal

That combination of being relaxed and alert is where I like coming from; then my life is enjoyable and fascinating..

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Arranging Music

December 7th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in Latest

Once 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:
<a href="http://jimchappell.bandcamp.com/track/of-a-silver-night" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/jimchappell.bandcamp.com');">Of a Silver Night by Jim Chappell</a>

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Winter and Clarity

December 4th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | No Comments | Filed in Inspiration

There’s a clarity in the air that winter can bring; can you sense it? It’s a type of stillness; a call for soul awareness if you will. I find value in tuning in to that when I can..

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Objectivity Is Happening

November 25th, 2009 by Jim Chappell | 3 Comments | Filed in Latest

Bouncing some new music off of select fans to see what’s happening and what’s not; should be enlightening:) I’ve decided how great would it be to get even more opinions on my new material before I commit to releasing it? Of course it’s about what songs I love, but when you really strip it down it’s not so much about me as it is about you. Without you I would only be playing for the birds and trees etc!

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Downloads of the Week

October 22nd, 2009 by Jim Chappell | 2 Comments | Filed in Latest

I’ve decided to give a solo piano song away as a download every week for awhile:) I know I tried that before, but got sidetracked..sorry:)

However- the powers that be say it’s a great idea for getting my name out and about the internet more, so I listened and obeyed:)

So stay posted; if you like my stuff my home page should be worth checking out soon..

Have a good one:)

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