Here we are again

New blog. New year. New decade. New era. It's all so overwhelming.

In times like these when I feel big changes are afoot, I tend to latch on to things that are comforting, old and bright. Like harpsichords.

(Think about it: have you ever heard a sad harpsichord song?)
***update 1/13: I just remembered "Because" by the Beatles. A little depressing, but still very ethereal and wonderful.

There probably will be no posts about the zippery clinky-clang of the harpsichord after this one, but I do want to take a moment to explain why "harpsichordian" is an appropriate word creation to use as my blog title. I'd like to think it describes a person who loves the ways of old and appreciates how they can be re-invigorated in the ways of now. It celebrates how we can use ourselves differently and refine our purpose, while retaining our distinct identity. Just like the harpsichord. See for yourself.

Consider the baroque folks, from forever ago:

Years and years later, electricity brought it back to life.

And then at the beginning of the 21st century, college kids like me were drooling over this song:

In each of these cases, you can't deny that these songs would be useless without the harpsichord.

So, if this be my only celebration of this magical instrument, let it also be my launching pad for discovering things to create, to write about and to listen to, searching for the shiny coin in my pocket that says "new and relevant," while never totally emptying out all the old lint that keeps it warm. (Partially stolen metaphor - thanks, Michael Chabon.)

Finally, I can't resist the urge to make sure I stay focused for once and explain this blog's purpose. With a mission statement. Is that cheesy?

Yes?

Perfect.

Mission Statement: This blog is for creative accountability, for myself and potentially others. I want to share with you the things I have made and am making, documenting a beginning and a date of completion, doing what I can at the moment to fulfill my creative entelechy, with a little music commentary (term used quite loosely) to keep things moving along when I'm otherwise stuck.

And therefore becoming one of the millions of craft and music blogs in the world. Oh, well. Mine's called Harpsichordian.

Even better, a goal.

Goal: To never craft quietly.

After all, harpsichords don't come with soft pedals.