So for any people out there interested in creativity, especially within music, my first book, Blank Canvas, is available from Intellect Books. Remarkably good value for a book that straddles academic and commercial values. Lots of info from creative artists including Brian Eno, Pauline Black, Gavin Bryars, Barry Adamson, Roy Ascott, Gina Birch, Gaye Advert etc…..
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Creative Spheres
So I am coming to the end of finishing my second book, Creative Spheres, and as well as the relief and excitement there is also a slight feeling of loss. The work is done. Now, though, comes the tricky task of finding a publisher. Who will release a book that crosses academic and commercial arenas? It is the next mission, to find the place in the world for my latest baby. Here are the chapters…
Creative Spheres: the resonance of music scenes
Contents
Opening Reel
Resonance
Passing Through
Introduction
Part 1: Scenius
Art worlds and music worlds
Popular Music genres
Places and bands
Part 2: The elements
(i) Hierarchies
The ordinary musician
Interlocutor
Politics of creative space
Leisure
Media
(ii) Process.
Materiality
Physicality
Chance/ Serendipity
Taste
Sonic spaces
Jamming
Lyrics, words, phrases, repetition
Technology
Critique
Tempo
And space
(iii) Experimentation
Without the fear of failure
Attitude/ radical
Politics
Protest
Humour
Words/ lyrics
Eclecticism
Fashion
Examples
(iv) Relationships
Master/ Apprentice
Instigator
Linkers
Tension
Place
Family
Friendships
Social Rhythm
Gigs
Sex, Sex,Sex
Fans
Religion
(v) Flow
Autotelic
Dancing
Creative Spheres
Epilogue
Gavin Bryars book
I am really excited to have a chapter in this beautiful book that celebrates the work of renowned UK minimalist composer Gavin Bryars. The book really explores the impact Gavin had on the music industry, initially with Brian Eno and other artists who formed the ambient and experimental early popular/ classical music crossovers. As a celebration of his 80th year, this is an exploration of the creative life of an iconic and great bloke.
My chapter looks at his connection between art and music, exploring the innovative teaching methods he used at Portsmouth and Leicester art schools in addition to the formation of the incredible Portsmouth Sinphonia.
A perfect christmas present for your cultured family member and/or friend
