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Comment on The Myth of Writer’s Block by Rick Balentine

Rick Balentine — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:54:13 +0000

Jeff this is great. For working composers that do music for anything and everything that moves it is easy (at least for me) to hit the block. Great wisdom and advice, will keep this handy for when it comes. Thank you.

Comment on The Myth of Writer’s Block by Dean Jensen

Dean Jensen — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:21:04 +0000

I recently got some feedback on a cue, basically along the lines of: “I love this, it’s great, it really expresses the feelings we talked about here. Could you do it differently, while still keeping kinda the same?”

Er, ok, now what? Hmm. Having recently read your post, I found myself reflecting on these suggestions, and, sure enough, with just a little persistence … bingo!

Thanks!

Comment on The Myth of Writer’s Block by Two Things for Creatives to Check Out ASAP | deaneogden.com » composer, drummer and creative advocate

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:58:32 +0000

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Comment on The Myth of Writer’s Block by Eric Goetz

Eric Goetz — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:34 +0000

Your best post, yet, Jeff! Thanks for the list. I agree with Terence. Having a step by step process of stuff to try when inspiration is not there is critical. Often times we are too stressed to think clearly, and the list comes in key when thinks aren’t flowing.

On additional thing I’ve noticed. Sometimes I’ve noticed, particularly when working on a drama, that sometimes I get caught up in one of the character’s emotions and that’s what’s blocking me. For example, maybe that I’m feeling doubt about myself because that’s what precisely the character is feeling in the story. Once I realize that it’s not about me, and it’s about the character, than I can still access those feelings without getting caught up in them. I’m not sure if other’s have experienced this, but it happens to me, a lot. Indeed, it’s a sign that I’m doing something right (empathizing with the character), but it often feels wrong, thus, I doubt my work and get blocked.

Comment on The Myth of Writer’s Block by Terence Jones

Terence Jones — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:50:54 +0000

I’ve heard some of this advice before elsewhere, but there’s a whole bunch of new stuff here on possible approaches that’s extremely useful to someone like me at the beginning of their career. I’m tempted to print a copy of this article out and pin it to my studio wall as a reminder for those “difficult moments”!

Comment on Making the Most of Reference Tracks by Jeff Tolbert

Jeff Tolbert — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:25:55 +0000

@Jason: Just edited it in.

Comment on Making the Most of Reference Tracks by Deane Ogden

Deane Ogden — Fri, 04 May 2012 06:25:54 +0000

Terrific thoughts, Jeff! This topic isn’t covered enough and should be. Thanks for taking it on!

Comment on Making the Most of Reference Tracks by Jason Staczek

Jason Staczek — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:09:59 +0000

When do we get to hear the finished track?!

Comment on Making the Most of Reference Tracks by Terence Jones

Terence Jones — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:39:10 +0000

It’s always difficult to know how to deal with reference/temp tracks but this is great advice, cheers.

Comment on The Score, with Edmund Stone by Ryan Leach

Ryan Leach — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:51:16 +0000

Very cool, I wasn’t familiar with it either!