Making this post happen via my new iPad. This cool piece of technology makes me very thankful to be living in this age. It is an age of endless possibilities, overflowing creativity, and cool collaborations.
It can be easy to grumble when things change. It can be easy to say, "Why can't we just do what we've always done before?"
The art of moving on is important for any creative type - musicians, artists, writers, etc. I find myself getting a little too wrapped up in what I'm working on at the moment. The full attention I provide is good, but without an eye on the future I run the risk of stagnation and plateau-ing. Creators create; performers perform. Without growth, creative types become a one-note kind of person. Not many people want to hear one note over and over again.
Finish your job you've got on now, but let your brain reach and grab for the next idea or direction. Move ahead and move forward. Be fluid in your creativity, and, like Vince from Mighty Boosh, keep looking for your new sound.
So, with this new iPad, do you see using it to create music (aurally or visually), recording music, a way to keep scores in one place? Just curious.
ReplyDeleteBoth, though I'm not completely sure yet. Our rhythm section as church uses it for music. There are some symphony orchestras out there replacing their music libraries with iPads!
ReplyDeleteI want to hear about keeping sheet music on it. Any specific apps you're using? Convenient to change pages? What format is the music in? Ashley has one, and I'm interested in this, but I haven't had the chance to explore the best way of doing this.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I personally don't know - though I see a lot of the rhythm section at church uses a sheet music app of some sort. I'll ask around and see what comes up.
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