Kourosh Dini's Blog, page 30
May 30, 2017
May 12, 2017
Trod (synthesizer & drums)
Trod
Synthesizer & Drums
Composed, arranged, recorded, and generally scowled at on the morning of May 12, 2017.
When I first began playing music, I had vowed to create music that could only be done live. While this has been helpful to creating a certain style and living quality to the music, I think that it’s time to disavow the vow, which is, I guess, what can be done with a vow.
In any case, here’s some fun using a synth and drums from this morning.
March 27, 2017
The Productivityist Podcast – Zen and The Art of Work with Kourosh Dini
The Productivityist Podcast: Zen and The Art of Work with Kourosh Dini
I really enjoyed my interview with Mike Vardy over at The Productivityist. We get into a discussion of mindful productivity, which is a lot of what my writings and course are about. I’ve enjoyed a practice of meditation for years, and it seems that a lot of ideas developed in that time has been folded into the work.
I hope you enjoy it!
March 20, 2017
What Is Psychoanalysis, And Would It Help Me?
When a person comes to see a psychoanalyst, they are in some form of pain. They feel sad, grief, worry, anger, unable to find sense or meaning in life, creativity, success. They feel unable to organize themselves, to find love, sex, friendships, and more.
More often, it is difficult to even put these thoughts together. They are in a rut and just can’t seem to find a way out.
Psychoanalysis is about helping a person find a way out of that rut. Sometimes a path quickly becomes clear. Sometimes...
March 11, 2017
Lecture on Video Game Play and Problems
Video games are good … or bad … or addictive … or fun … or the bane of society … or something that brings people together … or helps surgeons perform well … or makes people lose their jobs and fail at school …
Ok. So what gives? If you’d like to know, join me at a talk at the PIAT Conference at the Dominican University (PDF Download) this Saturday, March 18th.
Meanwhile, if you’re interested in a book I’ve written on the subject, check it out here.
Spoiler alert: I like video games,...
February 24, 2017
Handling Deadlines and Multiple Projects – with OmniFocus and MindNode
Juggling multiple deadlines, knowing what to start and when, and knowing what we will be able to take on a few months from now is not a simple matter. Each project we take on will likely last an unclear amount of time, and we’ll have other responsibilities to take care of in the meantime.
In this video and post, I describe how I’ve been planning and setting up several long term projects using a combination of MindNode and OmniFocus.
February 13, 2017
Tom & Jerry – Pecos Pest
Posting just because …
Watch Tom & Jerry Cartoon : Pecos Pest from Kids Cartoons on Vimeo.
February 1, 2017
Rhythmic Sketch
Untitled
Synthesizer
February 1, 2017 – Morning
January 24, 2017
Snarky Puppy – Minjor
Here’s Snarky Puppy, which I’ve only just discovered. They feel like a cross of Phish, Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, and Yoko Kanno’s Cowboy Bebop Soundtrack, as it’s played on some cool version of the Love Boat:
The album is groundUP.
This post is at least partially inspired by MacSparky‘s Jazz Fridays. If you haven’t, do check them out. I’ve been turned onto at least Joey Alexander’s Countdown and Billy Strayhorn’s Piano Passion.
January 13, 2017
Dirge – Piano Sketch
Dirge Sketch
Piano –Bb minor
January 13, 2017 –Morning
