RE: channeling the rage

["Laughton, Bob" <LaughtonB@xxxxxxxxx>]

rainbowjimmy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> The best music comes when you have
> a top notch band that's having fun.

This is the best statement that I've heard on this topic lately. If the fun and joy seem to be missing, maybe it's time to go play for dancers - put the music "under their feet" as the Irish say.

Music comes from the body collective, not from one's self. We borrow, big time. Breaking down the illusory distinctions that alienate/separate one's self from others is the primary job of "the music", whatever the culture. "In the zone", "in the pocket", "having fun" all seem to me to point to the joyous state of 

> Listen, pay attention, practice, play with other people, and have fun.

That about covers it, I'd add "respect your instruments like they were your eyeballs" just to be safe.

Bob Laughton