But why?
Why all the hassle of writing, recording, publishing and performing songs?
The dry and boring from Gyldendal Den Store Danske: The word “music” is derived from Greek and means “the art of the muses”, originally used about all art forms associated with the muses, cf. the adjective “musical”.
Music has always played a big role in my life, and I have heard music in many ways over the years: basis for dance, intense listening to virtuosos, intense listening to great poets, background in cozy social gatherings, cool concerts, background in romantic moments etc. etc.
Well, one thing is to hear music, another thing is to exercise music. The need to practice music I have had ever since I at 10 years old got my first Spanish guitar. This has brought a lot: guitarist in many bands and in many contexts over the years, concerts at small venues, medium-sized venues and quite large venues – especially as a guitarist/songwriter in the Odense-based band Avenor.
The muses have (and still do) circled around me, and lyrics, melodies and accompaniments have been written down and recorded and evaluated and re-evaluated and rewritten and re-evaluated. In terms of publishing, it has initially resulted in an album in 2019 "Det I Hører" with 11 songs in Danish in a genre that I would probably describe as folk/rock. In 2022, that album was followed up by a rock trilogy "Triabuseology" with rock songs in English.
It's all found in the tab Music.
Then again: But why? I simply can not help it. Music gives rhythm, life, joy and dance etc., and the lyrics provide unity, thoughtfulness, thoughtfulness and basis for reflection etc., and finally the creative process creates an absolutely fantastic state of mind - maybe even a little bit of happiness, and it is worth striving for.
Enjoy.
D-I-H
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