Rise
RISE by Simon J. E. Drew Rise 1. On a dark and frosty meadow ‘Fore the dawning of the sun, Wild caribous are calling, For their day has just begun. 2. A cool breeze gently shifts the trees As mountain birds are waking. A golden hue now pierces night As distant stars are fading. 3. […]
Pairidaēza Suite
Pairidaēza Suite by Simon J. E. Drew Prologue The musician, like the poet, looks within and without, and tells the story of what he sees. The musician, like the seer, reveals unto the masses the secrets which were once hidden. The musician, like the philosopher, discovers the commonalities which flow through all things, and sees […]
Dane Lam | The Art of Conducting
In this episode Simon speaks to Australian-Chinese conductor, Dane Lam. About Dane Lam: Dane Lam was appointed Associate Music Director and Resident Conductor at Opera Queensland in December 2020, a position created specifically for him and the first of its kind in the company’s history. He is the Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of China’s Xi’an […]
Who was Seneca and Why Should We Study Him?
In this series, join Simon Drew as he dives deep into the writings of Lucius Annaeus Seneca – the renowned Stoic philosopher, politician, and playwright. In this episode Simon gives a brief overview of Seneca’s life, and he sets the scene for the episodes to come. Become a patron at patreon.com/simonjedrew/ to support Simon’s work […]
The Wisdom of Miles Davis P2: Turning Mistakes Into Masterpieces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vinBfnhUtjY&feature=youtu.be Miles Davis, the legendary trumpeter, was one of the most revolutionary artists in all of history, compared to people like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Igor Stravinsky. His music influenced the sound of multiple generations of musicians, and he is widely regarded to be one of the most creatively inspired people who ever […]
The Wisdom of Miles Davis P1: Let the Logos Flow
Miles Davis, the legendary trumpeter, was one of the most revolutionary artists in all of history, compared to people like Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Igor Stravinsky. His music influenced the sound of multiple generations of musicians, and he is widely regarded to be one of the most creatively inspired people who ever lived. […]
The Miles Method – A Theory of Transformative Artistry
Introduction Of all the musical geniuses of the 20th century, there were perhaps none as creatively prolific as Miles Davis. A musical seeker and truth-teller, Miles was unapologetically disruptive to the global music scene, and his influence is still being heard in the music of today. Now, almost thirty years after his passing, those who […]
Sharon Lebell | Stoicism & Buddhism
Sharon Lebell is a philosophical writer and musician from Northern California. Her book, “The Art of Living”, is a collection of modern translations of some of Epictetus’ best teachings that has served as a source of inspiration for Stoics all around the world for over 20 years. BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Sharon-Lebell/e/B000AR8A5U%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Paul Hannam | The Wisdom of Groundhog Day
Paul Hannam | The Wisdom of Groundhog Day About Our Guest Paul has over 30 years of experience in organisational psychology, leadership and personal development. His insights are based on expertise in the theory and more importantly the practice of high performance. He taught at Oxford University, and has four books published. He has also […]
Jonathan Pennington | Theology & The Wisdom of the Bible
Jonathan Pennington | Theology & The Wisdom of the Bible About Our Guest Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Director of Research Doctoral Studies at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He earned a B.A. in History as well as a Teaching Certificate from Northern Illinois University. He received the […]