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January 26, 2016

On Writing As Flying

Imagine you’re an attentive bird. You love flying because flying is what you do—it’s what you’re designed for. You’re soaring high above a landscape—riding the air currents, maybe somewhere in rural England, or Western Canada. You look down and notice the rolling hills, a stream that flows through them, and just off in the distance, Continue reading

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January 8, 2016

100 Metaphors For Thinking Through Creativity

Creativity is a balancing act. Creativity is a candle that burns for a while. Creativity is a circuit. Creativity is a difference that makes the difference. Creativity is a game. Creativity is a key. Creativity is a lone voice. Creativity is an encounter. Creativity is an outpouring. Creativity is a radar system. Creativity is a Continue reading

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Thomas Brett is a musician and writer who holds a PhD in ethnomusicology from New York University. He is the author of Principles of Electronic Music Production and The Creative Electronic Music Producer, a book described by Sound On Sound magazine as “a deep philosophical analysis of the various creative inspirations, ideas and processes involved in producing electronic music.” His essays have appeared in the journals Popular Music and Popular Music and Society, as well as edited collections by Routledge, Oxford, and Cambridge University presses. Thomas has played percussion on Broadway since 1997 and writes about music at brettworks.com.

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On Writing As Flying

100 Metaphors For Thinking Through Creativity