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The Sky Is Crying

DanLisMusic Posted on August 31, 2017

The Sky Is Crying indeed for many of us today (both in the U.S. and internationally). As we play the blues for those who have passed or otherwise suffer due to torrential rain, I offer a slice of solace through a cover of Elmore James’s tune by one of my idols, Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Mental Illness as a Musician, Part 3

DanLisMusic Posted on August 25, 2017October 17, 2018

Fight. Don’t overcome; you can’t. Just keep fighting, becoming, and sharing your story. That’s all that matters.

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John Wiggins – String II

DanLisMusic Posted on August 22, 2017

“STRING II was made with “real” sounds – sounds that I recorded both in my studio and in the field. I used only the oddest bits of these recordings to go ahead and represent something else. Something that EVERYONE hears differently – its interpretation is up for grabs. I feel that’s important.”

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Messy workspace = work underway

DanLisMusic Posted on August 20, 2017

Hi All, You can often tell the mental state of someone by how their workspace looks. In my case… let’s just say I’ve got the beginnings of a few projects on my mind. Granted, this is relatively tidy. It may get messier…. Dan

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Dale Osterman – Ouroboros

DanLisMusic Posted on August 19, 2017

Dale Osterman’s piece Ouroboros depicts the serpent that devours its own tail.
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What does the public want to hear?

hecmen Posted on August 18, 2017

I try to answer this question over and over again, and it becomes increasingly difficult to answer.

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Diogo Carvalho – “Reveal” for Guitar and Tape

DanLisMusic Posted on August 17, 2017

There are times when musical notation simply does not suffice to both technically manifest, nor artistically describe, the music that is heard. This is the case with Diogo Carvalho’s piece Reveal.