Song#: 7
Album 18) Magic Artists
Name of Song: Chick Corea – Composer of Light
He’s one of the most purposeful musicians on the planet,
His only agenda to create great music and play it well,
He likes to play with many different types of musicians,
He likes to see everyone else do very well.
When he creates he leaves a space for you to create with,
An unspoken but continuous desire to communicate,
This level of integrity is not the norm in the world of music,
But really apparent in the number of Grammy’s awarded to him.
Chorus
He truly spearheaded the rise of jazz/rock fusion,
He made it popular and always exciting to be around,
He often intended his spiritual goals into his music,
Always willing to have another share the ride.
______
What an ability to play piano and blend with others,
Using the most intricate but very complete musical harmonies,
He could inspire others to play his music at levels never heard of,
With a continuous intending desire to communicate.
He never fell into the performer’s trap of being interesting,
He let his music do all the talking, and that was that,
People expect to hear new levels of musical splendor,
That is the standard that he sets for all his shows.
Chorus
He truly spearheaded the rise of jazz/rock fusion,
He made it popular and always exciting to be around,
He often intended his spiritual goals into his music,
Always willing to have another share the ride.
______
His innate greatness is really his ability to continuously listen,
This is his way of finding out what he needs to do,
You can see this as he plays along with others,
His back and forth is musical joy at its very best.
There are very few people who’ve mastered his level of playing,
Leading and following along with others in his songs,
There’s truly magic in the speed and perfect counterpoint,
With guys like Gary Burton, Return to Forever and the Electric Band.
Chorus
He truly spearheaded the rise of jazz/rock fusion,
He made it popular and always exciting to be around,
He often intended his spiritual goals into his music,
Always willing to have another share the ride.
______
• A very insightful interview with Chick Corea
• Musical tips from Chick and his over 60 years of experience