On Demand
Behind Every Great Artist...is a Great Muse
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Ann Powers, chief pop critic with the LA Times, and Colin Fisher, who researchs improvisation and creativity at Harvard University, discuss the role of muses in popular music why muses are so indispensable to artists.
- About this program
- Staff Bios »
- Contact Us »
- Latest Episode
- Internship
- Tapes and Transcripts
- Show Archive »
Features & Series
Podcast
Stay up to date.
Subscribe to the Podcast
See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
More
Comments
Refresh
I once had a dream in which I spoke to the archetype of Muses. She was beautiful, comforting, and awe-inspiring.
In my dream, I told her of the difficulties involved in capturing and sharing her essence without diluting her truth and beauty.
She reassured me that as long as my intentions were pure and my efforts consistent, then that was all she could ask of me.
It was an extremely vivid and memorable experience that left me feeling energized and filled with joy. I strive to include a little piece of her in everything I do.
john schaefer is my muse baby
i'd have to say my muse is tom robbins. his book Even Cowgirls Get the Blues has been my number one inspiration for a whole series of paintings and research i've been working on. i've even mentioned him in all of my grad school applications (weather that was a good idea or not is questionable). there's nothing that i look forward to more than cracking open one of his books and no one that i think of more when i pick up my paint brush.
ps. i love you guys, and thanks for keeping the wheels in my head turning and great company everyday!
I was quite the muse back in the day. Brahms and Robert both wrote pieces about me.
My muse is a young new band called Always Searching. The guys are 16-19 years old, have great creative energy, write all of their own music, and work very hard. It reminds me of when I was that young and full of energy and ideas. They inspire me to recapture that creative spirit, and be fearless about it.
Colin Fisher sounded very good but I will always say that becuase Colin is my brother.
Leave a Comment
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Back to EpisodeEmail addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. WNYC reserves the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the WNYC.org Comment Guidelines before posting.