29 February 2012
by Bill Parsons
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Changes Mosaicland is going through big changes behind the scenes. This is partially why there have not been many posts in the last few months. As I wrote in recent posts, I have been working on four large projects. One … Continue reading
17 January 2012
by Bill Parsons
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Hurting Tune The first time I heard I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams I thought it sounded like a movie that was made during the Great Depression. Some guy on the road with a guitar, singing songs … Continue reading
3 January 2012
by Bill Parsons
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Portrait Photography The phenomenon of genius discovery after the fact is Mike Disfarmer’s story. From a small town in Arkansas he was a curious man who photographed his community. His portraits remind me of Diane Arbus. There’s an odd story … Continue reading
12 December 2011
by Bill Parsons
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Creativity Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man In my early twenties I read Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce. When I finished the “artist’s coming of age story” I had a strong impulse … Continue reading
7 December 2011
by Bill Parsons
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Active Life “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing something wrong.” – Groucho Marx I am creating four large projects: a lessons website, a dvd, a cd, and a novel. All of them are progressing well but it makes for … Continue reading
5 December 2011
by Bill Parsons
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Sun Salutation Practicing guitar can be difficult on the body. To be locked in the same position with one arm swooped over the body of the guitar with your head cocked in a gaze at the fretboard is ultimately not … Continue reading
25 November 2011
by Bill Parsons
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LAYLA A great song is one that translates to other styles. Some styles are more natural than others. But as Eric Clapton has made his way through life playing one of his most famous songs in a variety of ways … Continue reading
24 November 2011
by Bill Parsons
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Issa Bagayogo My brother Greg sent me this link and I thought I’d share it here. From Mali, Issa Bagayogo. Red Hot & Riot We were talking about Red Hot & Riot, one of my favorite recordings that features new … Continue reading
23 November 2011
by Bill Parsons
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AGO I went to the Art Gallery of Ontario in the late summer and saw the Abstract Expressionist show. The most striking work for me were photographs. I was keen to see Mark Rothko again. I had seen his work … Continue reading
11 November 2011
by Bill Parsons
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Yo Yo Ma A truly inspiring musician, Yo Yo Ma has raised the bar of musicianship to include great musicians from outside the classical music world. The Goat Rodeo Sessions is another in an ever elongating line of reinvention collaborations. … Continue reading