In my case, just sitting down at the keyboard and trying out some of the thousands of new style files does the trick. Everytime I hear a new one, even some of the dance styles, it becomes hard to do anything other than play the keyboard, often creating a new song. Unfortunately, they tend to drift off into the cobwebs of my aging mind where they reside until the next new batch of styles comes over the computer. One day soon, I'll get creative and record a couple of those tunes, if for nothing else, just to get them out of those distant brain cavities.

A couple green bananna margarettas would probably fire up those creative juices as well. Makes for very happy songs about palm trees, snow-white sand, torquoise water and sailing.

I can readily relate to Russ's comments as well. The same is true for me when I have a magazine or newspaper article deadline, must come up with a story for an editor who frequently picks the topic he wants covered. Lots of creativity is required, however, it's all channeled in one, specific direction.

Cheers,

Gary

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