Inspiring Music

The process of creativity usually begins with a vision or an idea. I love to picture this process as it happens when I create a poem or a design. I am almost uncertain about beginning and feel that I may take the wrong detours and fail in completing my projects. A lot of times, I give up on a project until I feel confident to start again.

I also love viewing creativity in others and their work. Each person designs their work in a unique way that maintains the spark of their original idea bringing it forth into the midst of others. This Easter weekend, I thought of themes like these with spring emerging and leaping forth out of the cold clutches of the winter-laden earth. Winter, itself, lends forth a solemn beauty, but spring to me is redolent with the beauty that is about to be born.

At times when I reach a stand - still, I turn on music that inspires me. The idea of a muse is that it inspires you by breathing within you. You stand as if with an open mouth receiving the emerging vision as it enlightens you within and without.

These are some of the songs that I listen to and share with others when they reach a stagnant place in life and in work.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1SD-eVhNc

This song reminds me of the poetry there is in life and losing sight of it is a temptation, but one must strive on.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZLAvCgV80s

This is a classic song by someone who weaves life's majesty in her songs.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuJrEBtmM1Q&feature=related

Sometimes in the quiet moments, you hear things you never thought you could.
Your perspective changes, and you are able to see things you never noticed before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pog2n9o5zs


Once in a dream, an angel came to me and held me from behind as we both fell. This angel broke my fall as we fell together. We landed on our feet, safe and sound. The singer in this song (video) closely resembles the angel I saw. It is the closest I can describe him and the experience. A dream as an image is a comfort, or it stirs up things that are currently inside you.
This song is also a dedication to Shea and to Gerald Ford.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xB4UB3CjfU

I have only recently seen this art. I find it fascinating and new...weaving the beauty of fabric into it and then synchronizing it with song....
This song is in dedication to Easter and all that spring brings. It is a homage to the creator and to the beauty of creation.

I also dedicate it to the Wallendas and their troupe. They inspired me as a wee young thing with their courage and dedication to awe us all. (http://www.wallenda.com/)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn0KCBp7HRQ

This song is for those who don't always find acceptance right away in their work and life. May they have courage to continue on. Of course, I dedicate it to Hans Christian Andersen.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vY1peG8gHQ&feature=related

This song also is to encourage you when you are down and find your courage is small.


I have not included all of the songs that inspire me, but I thought I would make a gift to all artists who visit this site. If fashion inspires you, then please visit again.

Jo A.
Fashion Spire