Dream Music
by Jason Tellez
I suppose the dream job for me would be traveling musician. I take a lot of inspiration from the Duke Ellington band. Here was a master musician who knew how to squeeze the love and creativity that makes music more than just notes.
I would model myself after him and write out special music that had a real “feel” to it. Music can almost be physical in that it leaves impressions on your brain just like a piece of art or a picture.
The skill of making your band feel every note is a most difficult one. It involves a lot of ego stroking and positive input. A band that functions as a unit takes a lot of practice and self-sacrifice. There should be relatively few surprises but enough room for experimentation. A good leader gives enough inner and outer space for the making of music.
My dream band would have good players who could play both leader and follower in any instance. The possibilities for splattering peoples ears with creative love and mathematical precision is endless.
When this magic is happening, there are no words to describe the feeling that passes between audience and the musicians.
The man who can’t dance
thinks the band is no good
— Polish proverb
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