Hi All,
Happy Friday! Although it does occur to me that it is already Saturday in a few places. I don’t know if I have any readers in that part of the world, but if I do – Happy Saturday 🙂
Here is your weekly Friday 5.
What I’m Reading
Re-reading When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
How to Really Listen
Want to play your instrument better? Or just get more enjoyment out of listening to music? You can actually get better at listening. One thing I would add to the recommendations in this article is to do some basic research about a genre or the artists. I love learning the origin stories of different bands – where they’re from, how they got connected, how they broke into the scene… I also love learning the history of different styles. As I write this, I’m listening to a Belizean Garifuna playlist.
Article to Share
What happens in the brain when people make music together?
Weird Music Video From the 1980’s
Whenever I’m feeling down or uninspired, I look for music videos from the 1980’s. Here is one for your viewing pleasure. I Ran (So Far Away) by Flock of Seagulls. Anyone else want to hear The Killers cover this? I feel like that just makes sense.
What I’m Listening To
A bunch of country guitar solos from the 1990’s and 2000’s. I’m in need of some inspiration for the record my rock band is writing, and fortunately finding some inspiration outside our genre.
Have a great weekend, folks.
Matt