The Creative Trail – John Meyer
In our short series of blogs concerning the Intentist interest in the Creative trail, we look at the songwriting of John Meyer. Intentists compare the journey from intention to finished…
The Creative Trail
Intentists maintain that all meaning is the imperfect outworking of intention. Therefore, how the intention is outworked is of genuine interest. Intentists have called this the ' creative trail' in…
Making the distinction between ‘cause’ and ‘intention.’
The dilemma whether to listen to various musicians or watch certain actors whose private lives are or have been morally objectionable is still with us. Vittorio Pelosi's distinction between 'cause'…
The consequence of separating the mind from the work: the parrot.
In the excellent interview with American Vulgaria founder and editor , Ryan Simon discussed the inspiration behind his online magazine and cited the parrot as a sentient creature who repeats…
Interview with American Vulgaria Founder and Editor Ryan Simón.
Following an interview with Intentism founder Vittorio Pelosi that appeared in American Vulgaria,https://americanvulgaria.com/interview-vittorio-pelosi/ the Intentists have had the privilege of putting the questions to American Vulgaria founder and editor Ryan…
Continue listening to Michael Jackson? Why modern theory leaves us no choice
This essay was originally intended for The New York Times. I’ve always been a fan of Michael Jackson. I wasn’t alone. Bob Geldof famously said that, ’When Michael Jackson sings it is with the voice…
David Lynch on his Creative process
Interesting interview with the American filmmaker and artist. https://youtu.be/cogph0r__aQ
Margaret Atwood’s Creative Process
Process has become an important part of Intentist theory as it is the mechanism that brings the intangible intention into being. An interesting snippet from The Big Think. https://youtu.be/SXEXX8bkLDI
Famous songs that move from 4/4 to 3/4
This is an extremely well made video analysing some of the most well-known songs that move from 3/4 to 4/4. Songs include 'All you need is love' by The Beatles.…
Animation about the creative process
This is simple but fun. A more analytical study can be found in Art and Intention by Paisley Livingston https://youtu.be/3SJ0Rd7XU4Y