In the Pocket
By Niki Conolly
30 Dec 2008
"In music, the pocket isn't a place where the musician holds something � it's an intangible place that holds the musician. While this sounds a bit odd, the closest thing that I can think of to describe it is a spiritual experience that goes beyond playing the right notes, great timing, or being in tune. The experience of playing in the pocket is more like becoming a faucet through which the music flows. Being in the pocket is not just about "locking together" or "syncing up" as a band. It goes beyond this to the place where the musician allows the music to take control. "
Tyra Neftzger
2 responses
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dominic serrao gave props (30 Dec 2008):
wonderful essay...love the textured photos!! My vote!!!
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Rhio9 (Rhio Hirsch) said (11 Aug 2009):
what a great essay hidden away here on the cyber pages of the internet! great collection. good lyrical text, too. very nice!
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