[Harp-L] The Space (was: wanna be)



Kenny Werner did a seminar at IAJE entitled "Playing from The Space". ("Kenny explains how to detach from the mundane aspects of playing such as comparing one's self with others or seeking self esttem, in order to transcend limited goals and allow one's spirit to do the playing." said the program).
 
To jump start the audience's understanding, he had them close their eyes and focus on their breathing - in and out, in and out, for 2 minutes. When they opened their eyes, he asked "Do you feel different?" It calmed the whole room and gave everyone a glimpse of "The Space". A great introduction to help explain a difficult subject.
 
The Iceman
 
 
 
 
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The greats all played from the space.  The space is where you let go of concious 
thought and all preconceived notions.  The music just plays itself.  That's 
where Miles Davis played from.  The first step to finding the space is letting 
go of your ego.  Wanting to be great is an easy way to fall into the trap of 
over thinking.
   
  Don't worry about the destination..focus on the journey.  
   
  You can play some great stuff when playing for ego, but it will always be 
short lived.  The key is to enjoy all that you play from a distant viewpoint and 
to not be critical of what you're doing.  
   
   
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