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Oct 12, 2023

Accord

 

 

 

A for Accord. 

Every song starts with a note, a chord a line, a word, an idea or an emotion. The body aligns with the mind and spirit existing harmoniously and equitably. A state of perfect presence otherwise known as…

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Oct 12, 2023

Brain

 

 

B for Brain

Music affects every part of the brain. It reaches both the left hemisphere (language & words) and the right (sounds and music) stimulating logic and intuition.

Thanks to the Cerebellum advanced dementia patients can still play songs…

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Oct 12, 2023

Creativity

 

 

C for Creativity

I rewrote this post as the other day I came across something fascinating-

Sadhguru's view on creativity. Sadhguru does not believe that human beings can be creative. We are at best imitators or replicators of everything that…

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Oct 12, 2023

Dreams

 

 

Dreams have inspired a lot of songs. From "I can't get no satisfaction" and "yesterday" through to Debussy's "Rêverie. Dreams shape our energy and help us process our emotions. My song "Water" was inspired by a dream I had when…

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Oct 12, 2023

Eloquence

 

 

 

E for Eloquence 

There are algorithms that have identified key words in songs that bring out emotions in people and help sell the song to listeners, words like "home", "lost", "light" "love" etc. But the real thing is the search…

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Oct 12, 2023

Freedom

 

F for Freedom & Form

Form is a physical limitation and is the opposite of freedom which is limitless. We are all bound by physical restraints and yet we need to find freedom within those constraints. An idea for a…

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Oct 12, 2023

Gratitude

 

 

G for Gratitude 

I haven’t touched the piano in weeks. The next Dos Floris album is ready for mastering which is being done in NYC so there has been lots of technical stuff to get perfect before sending off all…

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Oct 12, 2023

Honesty

 

H for Honesty

I nearly chickened out.

This is how I looked 3 years ago
It was one of the hardest times of my life and it is etched on my face.

I try to be as honest as I…

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Oct 12, 2023

Intuition

I for Intuition

 

Oct 12, 2023

Joy

 

J for Joy

Joy is different to happiness. It is not fleeting and doesn't depend on anything or anyone else. Inner joy isn't fed by promotions or success and it certainly isn't dependent on other people and their reactions.

I…

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Oct 12, 2023

Kinks

 

 

K for Kinks

Kinks are defined by the English Dictionary as "a sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight". Then we have that famous expression " ironing out the kinks". Like kinks are undesirable. In my songs…

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Oct 12, 2023

Life

 

L for Life

life & you 
are inextricably linked until you are
not
so every morning when you
wake up
no matter what you are going through
give yourself a big
smile
and remember you are
alive
 

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