Answers In The Lyrics |
Look at the lyrics to "Accidental Universe" and "Live As If" and then read the following Q & A from my ASKING HUMAN MATTERS column
Accidental Universe
(From the Accidental Universe CD - 1999)
&nb... Posted by Steven Kalas on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:00:00 PST |
Music Matters |
Authenticity matters in music and other parts of life
I'm looking down the barrel of a five-hour drive, but I'm armed with the new CD "Bitter Suite Swan Song" from the pop band Poppermost. Never... Posted by Steven Kalas on Sun, 27 May 2007 07:08:00 PST |
After the CD Release Party |
When I'm a decrepit old man staring at the ceiling in a lonely old folks' home, I'll smile as I remember last Friday's CD Release Party. Wow. What a gathering of friends, old and new.... Posted by Steven Kalas on Mon, 14 May 2007 10:45:00 PST |
Just Lose Yourself |
Self-consciousness is impediment to happiest moments
It's the No. 1 social phobia on every survey. Strikes terror in the hearts of most Americans. Provokes parasympathetic sweats. People would sooner... Posted by Steven Kalas on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:51:00 PST |
The "Ah, shucks" School of Humility |
Beautiful, talented people have a right to feel good
Be more humble, Steven."
This had to be one of the more constant mantras of my childhood. More than just a relentless message from my parents, it ... Posted by Steven Kalas on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:26:00 PST |
No need to be a genius to enjoy, benefit from creative pursuits |
No need to be a genius to enjoy, benefit from creative pursuits
A question for you, Steven:
I get what poets and artists have to say, what they compose, what they paint, get it in the visceral... Posted by Steven Kalas on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:57:00 PST |
"American Idol' turns humiliation into entertainment |
'American Idol' turns humiliation into entertainment
It's 1977. I'm in the student recreation center at Northern Arizona University. I'm in heaven, which means I'm absorbed in a ferocious pick-up bask... Posted by Steven Kalas on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:05:00 PST |
Creating art is part mystery, part agony, part ecstasy |
You have alluded to your songwriting before. What is the source of inspiration for your music? What is the biggest challenge about writing a song, and how do you get one started? -- D.O., Las Vegas
P... Posted by Steven Kalas on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:19:00 PST |