31 August 2022
On Becoming an Artist
Most of my posts here have so far been about either music or books and writing, both of which are … Read More “On Becoming an Artist”
Month: August 2022
29 August 2022
I Get Along Without You Very Well
The song, “I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)” was written by the great Hoagy Carmichael. It is … Read More “I Get Along Without You Very Well”
26 August 2022
The Fountainhead? or Darling Buds of May?
The Fountainhead is a novel by Ayn Rand, first published in 1943. As a book, it must be judged on … Read More “The Fountainhead? or Darling Buds of May?”
24 August 2022
Standards
There is a whole repertoire of popular song, largely dating from before Rock and Roll. We know them colloquially as … Read More “Standards”
22 August 2022
The perfect album
The idea of the album as more than just a collection of individual tracks seems dead. Killed by streaming. At … Read More “The perfect album”
19 August 2022
The Lonely Computer
This is a short story about the accidental creation of a self-aware computer. It was written for an online competition, … Read More “The Lonely Computer”
17 August 2022
Published!
I finally made it! At the age of 75, I’ve finally made it into print as a published author. It’s … Read More “Published!”
15 August 2022
Billie, Joni and George – ‘You’ve Changed’
I’ve only recently discovered the Joni Mitchell album, Both Sides Now. I was never a Joni fan to be honest. … Read More “Billie, Joni and George – ‘You’ve Changed’”
12 August 2022
What If? France and Spain do not agree the Treaty of Fontainbleau in 1762
This is the backstory for a story I’m working on. The story is an alternate history where the point of … Read More “What If? France and Spain do not agree the Treaty of Fontainbleau in 1762”
8 August 2022
Songs that change their meaning
I recently saw a YouTube clip of Joni Mitchell returning to the stage after a decade away. The first clip … Read More “Songs that change their meaning”