Quote for Today: Philip Pullman
Finally, I’d say to anyone who wants to tell these tales, don’t be afraid to be superstitious. If you have a lucky pen, use it. If you speak with more …
Lovingly Carried: The Enchantment of Božo Vrećo’s Lejlija
Our world seems increasingly fractured by mistrust and hate. Can music, especially that of the human voice, heal those fractures? Sevdalinka or Sevdah music is a genre of folk music that …
Quote for Today: Steve Goodier
I’m convinced that the world, more than ever, needs the music only you can make. And if it takes extra courage to keep playing in spite of your loss, many …
Quote for Today: Florence Falk
We, who are so schooled in the art of listening to the voices of others, can often hear our own voice only when we are alone. . . For …
Quote for Today: Stephen King
The wind makes you ache in some place that is deeper than your bones. It may be that it touches something old in the human soul, a chord of race …
Changing the Story on the Streets, The Bushwick Collective, Part Two
Art can help change our reality by shaping our vision. At the Bushwick Collective, these altered realities are wonderfully contagious. This is the second post about the Bushwick Collective, an unusual and inspiring …
Quote for Today: Aron Ralston
I limited myself to one shout a day. But I didn’t like the sound of my voice. It sounded panicked, it sounded scared. And I knew from experience you can’t …
To Listen or Not to Listen: Creativity and the Voices in Your Head
Being creative requires listening to our thoughts. How do we find our own voice amongst voices internalized from our surroundings? Interest in yoga and meditation techniques seems to be increasing day …
Quote for Today: John Barrowman
I’ve always thought people would find a lot more pleasure in their routines if they burst into song at significant moments. ― John Barrowman
The Complexities of What We Hear: Robot Mouths and Speaking Pianos
The drive to understand the coordination between the mind and body that produces language is a powerful source of innovation. The following videos represent attempts to replicate the human voice …