Tag Archives: creative life

Because It’s Fun and What We Do

  I’ve been getting a few comments on my youtube channel thanking me for reminding folks to have fun. Everything has gotten serious and monetized and only valued by income generating or why bother. Nobody would argue against earning more … Continue reading

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The Highest Moon is here!

You can buy the MP3s here Or buy a CD here  

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A Month of Songwriting

January, 2022 A Month of Songwriting January seemed the perfect month to jump into the new year, and set a new goal: How many songs can I write in one month? Dedicate the month to just writing new songs. Twenty-three … Continue reading

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Lauren Passarelli ~ The new album ~ Night Vision

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Questions for me by Griffin Woytaszek

Thank you so much Lauren! I will let you know how my presentation goes. I appreciate you going into so much depth on these questions, and taking the time to do so. I found this very inspiring, particularly the piece … Continue reading

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The Menino Arts Center Show March 5th, 2021

pre-recorded video concert, Guitar & Vocal, Piano & Vocal, performances 0:00 Frustration Station 4:10 That’s How It Is 8:04 That Explains The Sky 11:08 Haven’t A Care 15:01 Reach me 19:48 Leaf Feather Wing Stone 23:53 Canvas of Your Life 27:14 Guest List   32:41 Lean Back Into … Continue reading

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Night Vision ~ The Questions ~ The Interview

Night Vision ~ Questions submitted by Robin Stone, Claudio Raino, Max Abraham, Daniel Jackson, Bernadette Mac, Stan Pulnik, and Gina M. Vanderloop. RS: This song to my ears has a decidedly Steely Dan vibe about it. The harmonies and horn … Continue reading

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Interview with Lauren Passarelli by Alexandria Mulé

L Pass Interview – by Alexandria Mulé AM: When did you realize that you wanted to first put your material out into the world rather th­­an keeping it for yourself? LP: I wanted to make a record from when I … Continue reading

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Night Vision ~ Lauren Passarelli ~ Sounds Around Town

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Night Vision Press Release

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     Contact: Lauren Passarelli lpassarelli@berklee.edu New Album: Night Vision Release Date: June 20, 2020   TOP MASSACHUSETTS MUSICIANS BAND TOGETHER TO MAKE GORGEOUS ALBUM  Lauren Passarelli has joined with some of the best music-makers to produce NIGHT … Continue reading

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Q & A with Michael J. Moore of Honeysuckle Magazine

MJM: Berklee circa ’78 – ’82, when you were a student, was loaded with jazz and funk and fusion fanatics. Did you feel like an outcast with your Beatles fixation? What’s fascinating is that you have always made your unique appreciation … Continue reading

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College Magazine names Lauren one of the top ten Music Professors that Inspire Us.

It’s an honor to be mentioned here in such great musician company. Plus I loved the film, Music of the Heart with Meryl Streep. SO cool. 10 female music professors that inspire us “No one gives major #boss vibes better … Continue reading

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More on Creativity

Ever since I met Kate Chadbourne we’ve been talking about the creative process & recently on the phone she said three things that I couldn’t wait to share with all of you. We’re all constantly saying many of the same things … Continue reading

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Go To Your Studio & Make Stuff

There’s every reason on earth to enjoy the creative things you enjoy as often as you choose to. We see ourselves in definitive ways & at various times or ages in our lives we allow ourselves to have & be … Continue reading

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Keepin’ On

It’s so much fun to have a new project or song or idea in my head. My brain desires to be captivated & chewing on something delicious as often as possible. As an Artist it’s important for me to have … Continue reading

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Remember This

YOU CAN

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The purpose of work

We have been taught that we need to work for a living. And that we keep the things we love to do as our hobbies. Has it ever struck you that this is distorted and weird? Have you ever wondered … Continue reading

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You go forth from time to time, place to place, open & eager for all you can feast upon, dancing with words to have the resources to peal through for things to sing, songs to write, thoughts to share.

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Changing Your Perspective

We’re asking you to trust in the Well-being. In optimism there is magic. In pessimism there is nothing. In positive expectation there is thrill and success. In pessimism or awareness of what is not wanted, there is nothing. What you’re … Continue reading

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Making the Most of a Spark (excerpt)

“Essentially, I want good company in my creative life, and I want to provide that to my fellow creators. I want to help other people love their work so that they keep going and give it the very best attention … Continue reading

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Why Music Matters

L Pass ~ my favorite bits from Why Music Matters Karl Paulnack, Director, Music Division The Boston Conservatory   Given what we have since learned about life in the Nazi camps, why would anyone in his right mind waste time and … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Gilbert ~ Swallow The Sun

Elizabeth Gilbert is a superb author who’s voice & spirit I deeply enjoy. She has the intelligence, humor & playfulness combination that seriously tickles me. Here she talks about all of us & the creativity we use & the courage … Continue reading

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Creative life

Once you get a feel for being submerged in music & in your self created life nothing compares. It’s always getting better & hard to go back.

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