Author: Cecil Charles

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Michael Hedges and Michael Manring: Musical pioneers years after the gold rush

Michael Hedges blazed new trails as a composer and an acoustic guitarist in the 1980s and 1990s. An examination of Hedges’ work, however, wouldn’t be complete without honoring Michael Manring, a virtuosic musician who added the incredible (and featured) sound of the fretless bass to many of Hedges’ haunting tracks.


Here’s a little look into how I stumbled upon Michael Hedges and Michael Manring, and why I hope you do too. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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How songwriting is different than screenwriting, and why that may not be a good thing.

Are you a creative? Ever think about the differences in the creative process for different types of artists? Some types of artwork lend themselves to constant editing. Others never even come to fruition.

In this blog I talk about my interaction with both screenwriter and artist friends of mine, and how the creative process specific to their art form influences how they work.


Read on and let me know what you think in the comments below.

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