Very interesting article, Josh. For me, today it is: "Catch a Fire" by Damien Marley. I've been painting all weekend in Beaufort SC in a very new style for me: Abstract Landscapes, and as always when painting, the music is loud. Is it the lyrics or the Music or both? I don't know, but there is definitely a mood created for creating and learning.
One interesting note about my "lead" music recommendation, "Step Into Your Power", by Ray LaMontayne. His is a story of overcoming long odds and pivoting to pursue something he was called to do.
Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1974, Ray is one of six siblings born to different fathers. He spent most of his childhood traveling around as his mother tried to find work and put a roof over their heads. A self-confessed outsider, he barely graduated from school. Three years later, he moved to Lewiston, Maine, where he got a job in a shoe factory. One morning at 4 am, after hearing a Stephen Stills song on the radio, he decided to quit his job and pursue a career in music.
1999: he began touring while working as a carpenter. Recorded 10 songs for a demo that he sent to various local music venues. Got a recording contract with a small independent label.
2004: Recorded Trouble in two weeks with producer Ethan Johns, who had worked with Ryan Adams and Rufus Wainwright. It sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide and later reached no. 5 on the UK album chart.
What a great post! My go-to song these days, and since March of 2020, has been Sting's "History Will Teach Us Nothing." <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETC9cbIoIxk> Because, you know...
The current situation and our work to become fully human and help others to become fully human is the work.
Very interesting article, Josh. For me, today it is: "Catch a Fire" by Damien Marley. I've been painting all weekend in Beaufort SC in a very new style for me: Abstract Landscapes, and as always when painting, the music is loud. Is it the lyrics or the Music or both? I don't know, but there is definitely a mood created for creating and learning.
Music is primal. I’ve been to Beaufort! Thanks for reading and responding. It builds community
One interesting note about my "lead" music recommendation, "Step Into Your Power", by Ray LaMontayne. His is a story of overcoming long odds and pivoting to pursue something he was called to do.
Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1974, Ray is one of six siblings born to different fathers. He spent most of his childhood traveling around as his mother tried to find work and put a roof over their heads. A self-confessed outsider, he barely graduated from school. Three years later, he moved to Lewiston, Maine, where he got a job in a shoe factory. One morning at 4 am, after hearing a Stephen Stills song on the radio, he decided to quit his job and pursue a career in music.
1999: he began touring while working as a carpenter. Recorded 10 songs for a demo that he sent to various local music venues. Got a recording contract with a small independent label.
2004: Recorded Trouble in two weeks with producer Ethan Johns, who had worked with Ryan Adams and Rufus Wainwright. It sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide and later reached no. 5 on the UK album chart.
What a great post! My go-to song these days, and since March of 2020, has been Sting's "History Will Teach Us Nothing." <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETC9cbIoIxk> Because, you know...
The current situation and our work to become fully human and help others to become fully human is the work.