[Dixielandjazz] Not sleeping ?

[Jon Stutler]

Amen, Jim!  It's a real curse when I'm trying to just enjoy a group on CD. The interplay, the bass line, what would I play if in the group? The conversation between the lead and the banter between it and the rest of the front line are always intriguing. It's great! But, not so great, all at the same time for relaxation. 

Then, there were those 15 years of junior high/high school band directing. Now, I'm critically listening to pitch and leading tones, how is the solo constructed, does it build, or is it all out and too busy for me. The drummer? If I can hear him sticking out and dropping bombs all over the tune, forget it! 

It's like having those "voices inside my head". ARGhhh! Hand me the Prozac! But, I do love it so.

Jon
Razzmajazz    www.razzmajazz.com 

-----Original Message-----
From: "Jim Kashishian" <jim at kashprod.com>
Sent: 2/2/2005 6:58 AM
To: "dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Subject: RE: [Dixielandjazz] Not sleeping ?




 
The article about not sleeping begins with:

Next time you are having trouble dropping off to sleep try putting on a jazz
CD. 
Researchers have shown just 45 minutes of relaxing music before bedtime can
make for a restful night.

 

Umm!  Better not try it with the Canal Street Jazz Band CD's 'cause you
might just find yourself dancing instead of sleeping!   :>

Actually, I can't listen to jazz, period, when doing something else...even
driving.  I really listen when I listen, and lose track of what I'm doing.
That may be due to the fact I'm a musician, and find myself within the
group, so to say. I certainly couldn't describe listening to jazz as being
relaxing for me.

Jim


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