Word: musicianse
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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The pub, instead of the usual television above the bar, has a kitschy fish tank; instead of Top 40 teeny-bopper music, it showcases an Irish seisun (session), in which Irish musicians form an impromptu ensemble, playing everything from traditional flutes to a bouzouki, a guitar-like instrument.
Our paths crossed again in Los Angeles in the '70s. We both enjoyed watching women's tennis and developed quite a friendship. She was very bright, with a great sense of humor. When she recorded a song I wrote, Love Me by Name, Dusty knew exactly what she wanted. She...
Burton also addressed the mental aspect of musical improvisation, outlining three stages of development. Initially, he said, beginning musicians play completely consciously, paying attention to technique and trying not to make mistakes.
At the intermediate stage, musicians combine both the conscious and the unconscious, which includes reading notes and playing with scales and chord outlines.
Finally, at the advanced stage, musicians play primarily unconsciously, reserving their conscious energy for internal observation, comment and focus on the audience.