Jets - Full Theme Development 71 BPM

So I'm starting to stretch out with this now - I'm digging the minor variation as the opening to the piece and how it transitions to the more familiar major theme, I also like how the tempo can deliver a delicate beginning and yet finish in a fairly triumphant manner - definitely getting there.

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This piece is ultimately going to be on a music2work2 Bloggers playlist. At the moment I am writing every day for different projects and I find it useful to have music that I associate with writing - it cues my mind into the act of writing and sets me up to focus on my subject. The format and structure of the piece is designed to facilitate the process - nice and calming to start with and growing with intensity as it gets into a groove. Often for me the hardest part of writing is actually starting, so having something that helps me chill out and relax into it is a great help.

I have had someone in mind while I've been developing this piece and I think they will dig it when it's done. The idea is to take something recognizable and inspirational to them so that they will want to put it on - and in doing so - will help them create - that's the plan anyway!

I've been accompanying this theme development with images by Ed Yourdon from a Jets pre-season game last year. I've been studiously not going for the gratuitous cheerleader shot - but apparently, they are by far the most popular photos in the set - so who am I to go against the wishes of the public - so - as I'm kinda stoked about today's piece - here's some beautiful women for you - thanks Ed!

Image Credit: Ed Yourdon - Flickr

Reflection by Amir Beso

As I was listening to the music of some of our friends on MySpace, I came across a song called "Reflection" by Amir Beso out of Seattle, WA. This is a guitar driven piece and has a hint of the Flamenco sound to it. This song is the kind of music you can relax or chill to; it makes you feel good. It has a lovely melody and a moderate tempo. The skill and talent of the artist is clearly revealed in the song.

I can't say that a specific image is elicited when listening to "Reflection." I suppose it could actually serve as background music for a time of reflection, but I prefer to just enjoy the beautiful melody, the sounds of the guitar and let myself be enveloped by the music. I find it definitely to be an enjoyable listening experience and would recommend checking it out.

Getting back into the groove

My hand is feeling quite a lot better, so I'm finally able to get back to doing some work for music2work2. At the moment I am focusing on getting our music up on as many music web sites as possible.  It is good to see the names of some artists who are already friends through MySpace and some other sites, but it is also good to discover new music and artists.

I have listened to a lot of music on ReverbNation.  I have also put together a Chill Playlist of music similar to that of music2work2.  Check it out; I think it is made up of some really beautiful music - - the violin of Xenia, the flute of Rachels-Music.com, the piano of ColdfusionDK, Yann Tiersen and, of course, music2work2.