tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:38:04 +0000This is my blog. Here is where I talk about music, life, being an independent recording artist, and living a family life: just a regular Bear.<br> <a href="http://jimmybearpearson.com">Please visit my Independent music page. Music that's good for the mind and interesting for your brain!</a>http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)Blogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-8962343819777258282Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:38:00 +00002010-02-17T16:38:04.730-05:00vivid peaceVivid Peace is growing to include many creative efforts - beyond music into many arts. Stay tuned: The light is brighter.http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2010/02/vivid-peace-and-advent-of-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-8419807370445100369Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:19:00 +00002009-10-15T17:19:35.798-05:00Catchy title, yes? Actually, this short post is in contrast to the title. Progressive music is not dead at all. It has just progressed. With sounds like Pink Floyd, Yes, (arguably) The Moody Blues, and so many other musical wonders of the world - it seems logical and even desirable for today's artists to continue the tradition: learn, experiment, make sounds and share them with the world. Bendhttp://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/10/progressive-music-and-death-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-1400444324406581423Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:09:00 +00002009-10-15T17:09:00.932-05:00Things have been busy. I have a pair of new albums coming out, the second and third of The Blue Sun Project. The muses this time are Clio and Thalia. Clio will be out this fall, with Thalia coming out in the winter time. And now: TADA! the new "band" name: Vivid Peace. I'm leaving my Jimmy Bear Pearson persona behind and starting a new phase to my musical musings. I've released a single from http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/10/vivid-peace-new-journey-and-2012-maya.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-7428383938709932023Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:25:00 +00002009-08-05T12:24:29.882-05:00big labelscd babysmall labelsreal music vs. promoted musicTraditional thinking is that a label is a company that fosters, markets, profits from, and identifies with music and musicians.Isn't CDBaby (or many of the other self-publish and small-volume-publish entities) a label? Considering the income and spread of artists, wouldn't it be considered to be a "big" label?Is it fair to say that good music is always promoted and that not-good music gets no http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/08/so-what-is-label-anyway-what-makes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-7698221527860692082Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:44:00 +00002009-07-08T20:25:20.269-05:00jacksonmichaelmjdeathbearmichael jacksonTributeMichael Jackson died June 25, 2009 with a full cardiac arrest.Michael was not just an icon and a pop figure, he was an outstanding musician and an inspiration to many millions. I, too, have admired you very much and enjoyed so many of your tunes and your videos and dance moves.He left us with many gifts of song, sight, and music. Like so many greats that have gone before him, it will be hard to http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/07/music-icon-and-inspiration-passes-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-1672783644344061491Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:51:00 +00002009-06-16T09:56:56.504-05:00heartsimplicitysensual positivenessguitarsoulgreat-playing guitars and bassesA good guitar doesn't have to be anything more than what its player wants. That is what makes a good guitar.A great guitar doesn't have to be anything more than a fully wonderful sensual experience (sight, sound, feel, smell) that invokes deep feelings about music when it is played.None of the above is directly related to cost - just great guitar luthiery and great tech work.I have played beat (http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/06/my-musical-gearhead-thought-for-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-2488361465815466867Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:17:00 +00002009-06-02T07:35:27.856-05:00givinginclusivenesscustom stratocasterout of statemusiciansharingindependent musicbearsguitarscaringleft outletContrary to the mood of one my most recent posts, there are encouraging things about the way the music business works.I built a super-wonderful custom Stratocaster for a local musician. (You can see it here, opens new window.) As is usual, I couldn't let it go without making it be the absolute best that I could... I buried time and the best parts I could find (in my budget) into the guitar.I put http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/06/good-stuff-people-who-know-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-3452908639155358237Sun, 17 May 2009 04:17:00 +00002009-05-16T23:26:53.223-05:00small-time bandslack of integritypromotionforce insgreedlocal bandsforce outslocal musiclack of honorA local band recently had an important (small, but important) gig date "replaced" by another band.Said another way, the venue committed to the local band a spot for a non-paying, but fun, gig. People drove across the state. Gear was hefted about and around. The local band was excited - they've packed the place several times.At the door, another band was in their slot. No notice to the original http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/05/cutting-throats-where-no-throats-need.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-9115632641562453135Thu, 07 May 2009 14:55:00 +00002009-05-07T10:13:18.421-05:00guitarslocal businessgovernment debt reductionAIG bonusesaig bailoutsindependent musicsmall businessmusic to help quit smokingmusic for your mindgreat-playing guitars and bassesSmall businesses generate more cash and more jobs than the big businesses do. There are (literally) billions of small businesses in the United States. This country flows and ebbs on the daily gains and losses of small businesses.I have one, too (although it is part time and only employs 2). I have a guitar customization and guitar/bass technician business. I also make interstitial, instrumental, http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/05/small-business-help-for-guitar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-2866208791721549846Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:24:00 +00002009-04-25T08:50:38.287-05:00filteringwadingindependentmusichow tojimmy bear pearsonjim pearsonindieThe beauty of the internet age is that people can publish their music from their homes, from their schools, even from the public library. This phenomenon even applies to self-publishing literary works...The not-beauty of the internet age is that people can publish their music from their homes, from their schools, even from the public library.Confused? Hang on a minute...When it becomes easy for http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/04/finding-your-way-with-independent-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-6184831123021735Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:47:00 +00002009-04-25T09:01:34.483-05:00musicallistenindependent musictune inturn onindieTune inTurn on the musicBe brave enough to like what you likeTo love the music you love to hearBe brave enough to make the music your heart tells you to makeWhether it is singing in the shower, or a nine-track, home-produced requiemSpread it to the world, infect souls with your sound.Remember: Everything is musical if you give it a chance...http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/04/it-bears-repeating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-4176504949716899390Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:31:00 +00002009-04-25T08:57:50.831-05:00attending showsmaking musicindependentindependent musicgoing to gigsindieRecent events have reaffirmed my faith in "good musicians who work hard get heard." For quite some time, it seems like only boy- and girl-band spin-offs were able to make money and get tours.Out Of State has been playing their own material (mostly) to all kinds of small and large crowds. All four musicians are excellent, the singer is a true young phenom, and the sound gets you going in a big http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/04/making-music-independent-and-dependent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-6560284777189720073Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:14:00 +00002009-04-25T08:55:42.151-05:00claytonclayton picksclayton custom pickspicksbearsguitarsdelrinI've not finished the HTML for the http://bearsguitars.com site yet, but...I thought I'd have some fun things to leave around and to give out to promote the site a bit.I give them out at gatherings, and I try to remember to include them when I sell stuff on eBay and Craigslist...http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/02/jims-picks-well-maybe-literally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-5956677915862222167Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:02:00 +00002009-01-26T01:04:35.293-05:00I've been very busy of late... haven't had much time to write...I've been deep in the throws of starting up a small after-hours business - customizing affordable guitars, doing modifications and maintenance for local folks, and a little speculation here and there.I've recorded some awesome music recently - I'll be putting out my next progressive rock album sometime in the late winter or early http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2009/01/been-busy-working-on-mods-and-music.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-8357690363680006872Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:56:00 +00002008-12-22T14:01:37.086-05:00music to help quitmusic2quitby.commusic to quit bymusicquit smokingmusic2quitbyjim pearsonDear readers. In the next month or a a little more, I will be shutting the doors on music2quitby.com.Recent circumstances dictate that I must pare back much music and expense.Thank you to you all for your support and your thoughts on my little "music to quit by" project. It has been a true joy to share, to create for you, and to read your many notes of support.http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/12/music2quitbycom-is-shutting-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-3566655680653507780Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:06:00 +00002009-04-25T08:59:55.487-05:00nine inch nailsprogressive rockAllesandro CortinirockninNine Inch Nails evolves again. Alessandro Cortini is the latest member to leave the "live band" version of NIN - to pursue other sounds.I've liked NIN for a good while - the first time I heard NIN music, I was playing one of the Quake FPS video games. The game, played in the darkness of my living room with the CD in the drive and the speakers cranked, was a frightening and adrenaline-festive http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/12/nin-continues-to-evolve.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-3909079490986060633Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:01:00 +00002008-12-15T16:12:37.819-05:00I went to the movies with some friends this past weekend. There were lots of action trailers, but there was one trailer which grabbed my attention...The Sony Pictures Entertainment group's movie "2012" (The official site is here, opens a new window...).The trailer is simple, thought-provoking, and very powerful. In a matter of coincidence, I made a piece of music last summer which depicts the http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/12/2012-movie-and-music-coincidence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-7971477109650503240Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:33:00 +00002008-12-13T12:37:44.264-05:00Nothing really earthshaking to write about today... Just thought I'd share a sound or two. My music and instruments have blossomed this month. I'm very grateful.I was lucky enough to find a really nice limited-edition Jackson DXMGTSP in Inferno Red. I promptly gutted the electronics and had a great time customizing the sound...Here's a nice, clean-ish tune using the DXMGTSP JP Custom: http://http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/12/been-having-fun-creating-new-sounds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-9038987732777701873Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:12:00 +00002008-12-10T11:17:36.906-05:00My grandfather's death last Spring was a milestone in my life. Charles (Charlie) had always been there. Now he's not.It was his time, though...It was just time for him to go fishin'GoneFishin.mp3http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/12/gone-fishin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-9107384361647740522Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:10:00 +00002008-12-03T09:19:46.569-05:00videomusic teachermusic teachingsharemusicexerciselessonteachyoutubeIt's interesting... for centuries, one learned music by traveling to a tutor or master teacher, then learning your lessons and accepting practice challenges. This is still truly present today, and still marks the pinnacle of learning to be a better musician, performer, and even mentor to others.But the internet age has introduced something which makes casual, quick lessons almost instantly and http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/12/youtube-and-guitar-tutoring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-552699931566923018Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:31:00 +00002008-10-14T11:50:07.273-05:00videobeatlessignaturepeacefansnot a rantfan mailrichard starkeymovieringo starrRingo Starr has released an interesting video of himself asking fans to stop sending items to him for Ringo to sign. Ringo's Official site is here: http://www.ringostarr.com/home.php. The movie is here: http://media.ringostarr.com/video//2008-10-10/2008-10-10.movThe video has spread like wildfire throughout the internet tubes - with much emotion on many different perspectives on his http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/10/why-ringo-starrs-no-signing-video-is-ok.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-5146126632352941075Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:46:00 +00002008-10-14T09:19:51.144-05:00pioneerRichard Wrightprogressive rockPink Floydrick wrightWrightTributeRequiemjimmy bear pearsonFloydRichard Wright, both as an individual musician and a member of Pink Floyd, has been of profound influence on my music and my listening.Richard left us last month for that great gig in the sky. I hope he has a place that is all he ever wanted it to be.A tribute to Richard, in music: http://jimmybearpearson.com/moosic/WrightSong.mp3.Thank you Richard. I didn't ever have the pleasure of meeting you http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/10/thank-you-richard-wright.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-7602279404501526208Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:26:00 +00002008-08-21T11:35:00.206-05:00elvin bishopawesomemusicelvinclassic rockbishopbluesElvin Bishop has joined up as a member of mog.com:http://mog.com/elvinbishopAwesome!If you don't know much about Elvin and wonder why I'm glad he joined, look at these links to find out more about him:http://www.elvinbishopmusic.com/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvin_Bishophttp://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/08/elvin-bishop-joins-up-at-mog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-8489669557795253417Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:16:00 +00002008-01-09T23:35:31.219-05:00I don't think High Fidelity is dead. I think music (and recordings in general) have been "Walmartized" a fair bit.Every artist I know cares about the end result of their music in recordings. Every music engineer and technician I've ever met cares very deeply about how well the end product sounds.Yes, we have lots of folks "aiming down" for best-fit to digital devices, quicker download times, and http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/01/death-of-high-fidelity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5923078.post-5567265258258624451Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:30:00 +00002008-01-07T11:33:41.958-05:00I miss minds and souls like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.I am, however, glad that there are so many independents out there making their music and sharing it with the world.Right now, it seems as though Disco is returning (not literally, but effectively - with the resurgence of paid-for-pop).Listen to people that aren't played 100 times an hour on pop radio. Listen to alternative radio (http://jimmybearpearson.com/blog/2008/01/i-miss-them.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Pearson)0