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This quote by the late musical legend Quincy Jones highlights a very important reality about music, all of the arts, and life (and I would say that these are all different expressions of the same thing). The 12 notes in Western music have been arranged in countless ways by great composers and musicians over the course of centuries. Musical works radically different from each other all use these same building blocks. The same concept applies to the practice of Feng Shui and how we set up our homes. We all have doors, floors, windows, walls, furniture, and so on. How we personalize our spaces using these building blocks sets the tone for how we live our lives. Feng Shui posits that everything is made up of five elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. All of these can be expressed in countless ways and we can arrange this balance consciously or not. The result can be harmonious … or not. We all probably prefer to listen to music crafted by someone who is skilled in the art, something that resonates for us personally. How about the home? Does yours make your heart sing? Want to sing another tune? Change the arrangement. If you’d like to bring more harmony to your life, my collaborative approach to Feng Shui can help you get you and your surroundings in tune with one another. This supports you being in tune with yourself, and therefore with others and with your life.

In the grand symphony of existence, humans are like Swiss Army knives—full of surprising features and unexpected talents. So, why would anyone want to be a one-dimensional artist, especially in the multifaceted world of music? Imagine a painter who only uses blue. Sure, their work would be "cool," but it would also be, well, a bit monochromatic (pun intended). As music artists, embracing our multi-dimensionality means experimenting beyond the safe, predictable C Major scale. It’s about blending genres, incorporating diverse influences, and letting our quirks shine. Ever heard of a country-rap opera? Neither have I, but someone should definitely give it a go! Being multi-dimensional is like adding extra strings to your guitar. It enriches your sound, makes you relatable, and, let’s face it, just plain fun. After all, Picasso wasn’t just about blue periods, and neither should you be. So, go on, embrace your inner Swiss Army knife and let all your creative blades shine! #thoughts #independentartist

Finding Beauty in Everyday Life: A Lesson from Joshua Bell's Subway Performance In 2007, Joshua Bell, a famous violin player, played music in a busy subway station in Washington, D.C. He used a very expensive violin worth $3.5 million. But, only a few people stopped to listen, and he got just $32 in tips. A few days before, he played the same music in a concert hall where people paid $100 for a ticket. This experiment showed how the place and time affect how we see and value things. The same beautiful music was ignored in the subway but loved in the concert hall. What We Can Learn: Place Matters: Where something happens changes how we see it. Value is Relative: How we show something can change how much we think it is worth. Be Mindful: We often miss beautiful things around us because we are busy. Art is Everywhere: We should enjoy art and beauty in everyday places, not just special venues. This teaches us to look for and enjoy beauty in our daily lives. Read more about this experiment here: [Joshua Bell Experiment Article](https://lnkd.in/gJtHM5AS). #Perception #Mindfulness #Value #Art #ContextMatters

Here's something wild about weakness: Sometimes your biggest "problem" becomes your superpower. Take Scatman John. He was a jazz pianist who struggled with stuttering. For decades. Felt shame about it. Hid from it. Battled depression because of it. Then at age 53 (yeah, 53!) he made a bold decision: Instead of hiding his stutter, he incorporated it into his music. He combined it with jazz scatting (a style with deep roots in African American musical tradition from the likes of Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and Ella Fitzgrald) and some dance beats. The result? "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)" became a worldwide hit in 1995. But here's the real point: The things that make us different can lead to unique perspectives or approaches. Not because they're "superpowers" – but because they shape how we see the world. And sometimes – not always … but sometimes – it’s our different perspective that contribute to creating something unique. What's a perspective you have that others might not? #marketing #personaldevelopment

🎵 The Musical Style Palette: Mapping Western Pop Artists 🎤 Music transcends boundaries, but what makes each artist unique? Using a 16-axis musical style palette, we can map the distinct qualities of Western pop artists, from Adele's powerful, romantic ballads to Billie Eilish's minimalist, experimental sound. Key axes include: Acoustic ↔ Electronic: Raw instrumentation vs. synth-heavy production Melodic ↔ Rhythmic: Flowing tunes vs. beat-driven grooves Soft ↔ Power: Gentle tones vs. dynamic energy Visualizing artists like Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, and The Weeknd on this chart highlights their stylistic diversity and creative evolution. 💡 Takeaway: This framework not only celebrates artistic variety but also deepens our understanding of music as a multidimensional craft. Discussion Prompt: Where does your favorite artist fall on the palette, and how does their style influence your experience? Concept attributed to Teacher Zhang Fan of Ocean Butterflies #MusicAnalysis #WesternPop #DataVisualization #CreativityInMusic

Hi beautiful people! In the spirit of celebrating and exploring wellness have a look at my blog post exploring the holistic power of music. I'd love to hear what you think. Please feel free to pop your thoughts in the comments below. If you like this article please share it with others who may find it just as engaging and enjoyable. In the words of Shakespeare: "If music be the food of love, play on!" 🎵 🎶 💕 https://lnkd.in/dPVjcYS2

I'm excited to share a new blog post that dives into the musical influences of Dua Saleh. In "The Records That Made Me," we explore the vinyl releases that have significantly impacted this talented artist's journey. Discover how these records have shaped their sound and artistic vision. Read more about this fascinating exploration of music's transformative power at the link below: [The Records That Made Me: Dua Saleh](https://ift.tt/EJ6LOAy)

Amanda Bailey, Discover the Timeless Music We Love: Classic Rock and More Join us as we chat about our favorite music genres ranging from classic rock to pop, sharing beloved artists like the Eagles and Dr. Hook. Let's explore how music keeps us centered and connected! #ClassicRock #MusicLovers #Eagles #DrHook #SeventiesMusic, #MusicConnection, #NostalgicTunes, #HipHopClassics, #FamilyMus, #ListeningToMusic, #Tazewell Va, #Just From The Shed, #interviews, #interviews gone wrong, #interviews with celebrities, #interviews with psychopaths, #interviews for jobs, #interviews with monster girl, #interviews with trump supporters,

🎶 Did you know you can take a class on Taylor Swift at Tulane? 🎶 Professor Rien Fertel’s course, 'Why Taylor Swift Matters: A Musical History of Love and Loss,' explores the timeless themes of love and heartbreak in music. Learn more about this unique academic journey into pop culture and musical history. ⤵️

🎶 "𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬." – Evgeny Svetlanov ✨ For Maestro Svetlanov, musical education wasn’t just a task—it was a mission. He sought to engage in a meaningful dialogue with his listeners, offering new interpretations, rediscovered masterpieces, and performances of contemporary composers. 🌟 He broke boundaries in ways that were revolutionary for his time: • Inviting pop stars into opera productions. • Performing for workers in factories and diverse audiences. • Tirelessly recording music to make it accessible, even today.    💡 While these activities might seem common for conductors today, they were innovative in Svetlanov’s era. 💬 What about you? How do you engage with your listeners? What new forms do you propose? #EvgenySvetlanov #ClassicalMusic #OrchestraConductor #MusicLeadership #SvetlanovCompetition #ArtisticVision #ConductingCompetition #SvetlanovCompetitition #Leadership  #Mission