Author Archives: Ian C. Anderson

Spring cleaning of the mind

It’s about the time to start thinking about spring cleaning (though in Buffalo it hardly feels like it). What is the point of spring cleaning? At its surface, you might be tempted to think it’s just about making the house look nice and getting rid of physical things that you don’t need or want. However, I’d like to [...]
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“Simpler Days” – new song underway

Simpler Days (work in progress) by iancanderson I started a new tune tonight.  Let me know what you think.  To me it sounds like Imogen Heap produced Third Eye Blind with Passion Pit on background vocals.  Obviously it needs a verse / more lyrics.  Or does it? Click through to Soundcloud if you want to comment [...]
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Did Edison feel this way?

Is there such a thing as a professional brainstormer?  If so, I’m thinking that might be my true calling. I consider myself an extremely creative person and thinker.  I have a multitude of ideas, good or bad, but I have trouble finishing what I start.  After literally hundreds of these ideas don’t come to fruition, then [...]
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Music – self-therapy with a funky looping session

I had fun with this jam. Will it turn into anything with a longer form and structure? Not without my help..
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What are the best songs from 1996?

The eternal question.  I’m sure you’ve debated this question amongst your friends and family.  Right??? Best from the Billboard Top 100 of 1996, more specifically. Something to keep in mind:  My older sister bought a lot of CDs this year… My list (in somewhat of a particular order): More obscure artists / 1 hit wonders: Donna Lewis – Always Forever Jann [...]
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  • <a href="http://music.iancanderson.com/album/perennials">Lunar Sunrise pt. 1 by Ian C. Anderson</a>