by Phil Stormer | Jan 6, 2022 | Music
I remember studying the idea of “art for art’s sake” at university. It’s the idea that art has an inherent value independent of its subject-matter. It’s really interesting to think about music in this way. Is there a use for music other than its outcomes? Is it worth...
by Phil Stormer | Dec 30, 2021 | Music
When I speak with those around me there seems to be this understanding that one “is musical” or one is “not musical”, as though there is an innate difference between one to another as it relates to something we all have access to. I think what someone means when they...
by Phil Stormer | Dec 24, 2021 | Music
There is a sense from many that music must be performative. It must be on a stage or recorded and broadcast somewhere. The idea being that music requires an audience, or at least an ear to hear to confirm it happened. Like the old adage “If a tree falls in a forest...
by Phil Stormer | Dec 17, 2021 | Music
Music is more than just something we listen to. It plays a special and essential role in many of our lives. Think of a film or show running without music. Think of an advertisement or a sports event or a concert (of any discipline) or a meet-and-greet or a restaurant...
by Phil Stormer | Dec 10, 2021 | Music
MUSIC DOES NOT NEED A STAGE Music on a stage or a recording is a relatively recent thing, yet it’s become the primary way we experience it. When was the last time you experienced music in another way? Musicians of course have the opportunity to engage directly...
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