In the theater “improvisation” refers to an extemporaneous performance by an actor, based on his ability to build a character and to create his own text on a given theme or on one prescribed by a scenario. Characteristic of various forms of folk art, improvisation originated in the popular...
On the threshold of the third decade of the twenty-first century, we wish to take a look at improvisation in contemporary art. What is the current significance of this creative method? What is the status of research on improvised art as well as on improvisation as a mode of operation in ...
In conclusion, improvisation is an indispensable skill that empowers individuals to thrive in various domains, from the performing arts to professional settings and interpersonal relationships. By fostering spontaneity, adaptability, and creativity, improvisation enables individuals to overcome challenges,embrace...
Newly released on Bandcamp! Reconvening after 15 years of hands-off meditative fermentation, yeasty anglo-french improvising trioPrimal Chimique(Gill Whiteley, Hervé Perez and Geoff Bright) open the doors of their various alchemical rooms onShirley’s House Experiment... catch it on Bandcamp… ...
A decrease in prefrontal cortical activity (hypofrontality) has been implicated in various altered states of consciousness and flow states24,25. Furthermore, while we did not observe activations in the SMA during positive improvisation, it was active during negative and ambiguous improvisation, ...
Let’s move on to #2 of the Big 3. 2. Jazz Repertoire. I’m going to stick with cooking as an example. I recently got a Julia Child book called“Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” Around my house, I do a lot of the cooking for me and my wife since I work mostly from ho...
In this blog, we’ll delve into the essence of jamming, its evolution, and the influential musicians who have made it a cornerstone of various genres. RELATED: Learn all about jamming with JamPlay + TrueFire All Access > Defining Jamming: At its core, jamming is about musicians coming ...
exercises follow a set format: (1) creating movement from various prompts; (2) performing the work to receive feedback internally or from an audience; (3) responding to the performance through reflection and evaluation; and (4) connecting the work to its inspiration, other artists, or art ...
In Bennett Miller’s 1998 documentary, The Cruise, available on various streaming sites, Levitch contrasts “anti-cruising,” or what he thinks of as “commuter consciousness,” with his vision of improvisational city living: “cruising.” ...
LP: What is it about jazz and the art form that is important to you? PM: It is one of the greatest aesthetic inventions of all time for its inclusiveness. It is a form that asks each participant to bring the qualities to the table that makes them unique. I would be on the left ...