Peter has found inspiration for his music in the life and work of a varied array of composers, artists and poets. Writing for and performing with many musicians from across a wide spectrum of genres, was his composing ‘apprenticeship.’ His musical journey has taken him on many trips across Europe and the USA, where his music has been performed, recorded and broadcast. Peter’s work is performed regularly and he receives frequent commissions for new music. His music crosses boundaries: a melange of sounds, bringing together elgarian melody, jazz harmonies and rock rhythms. In the growing portfolio of work which includes pieces written for full orchestra, chamber musicians and solo performers, he also regularly works with pop/rock musicians both in the studio and live performances.
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"When someone asks you to do something, say YES"
I don't feel Peter Byron Smith is very good at presenting. However, I admire his mindset. He believes that you should take every opportunity that comes to you, as it not only gives you more experience, but it also gets your name out there. Through word of mouth Smith has been able to make connections and moves from job to job quite easily.
Smith stated he was homeless at one point and for him to get himself this well known, it a real achievement. He commented that when he first set out, he worked fairly small jobs (temporary), which allowed him to get involved with the subject. From there, he built up his knowledge; as he improved in skill, his work load increased. Smith also mentioned that most of his jobs are small and quite quick, even twenty years down the line. He agrees that this helps him to think quickly and produce work based on first opinion and the flow of creativity is on fire if you know you have a deadline.
During the talk Smith said "I get bored easily", as he explained that if he gets offered a job he has done before, he rejects it and looks into something new. I don't feel that is a correct statement to make. A creative person should not get bored, in my eyes? There should always be something new in anything you do, even if you have done it before, there's room for improvement and development. However, he went onto explain that he doesn't categorise himself and his genre's are broad as he's experienced more and more things. I agree that that should be the case.
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Although Peter Byron Smith doesn't work in the graphic design industry, I feel that the attitude you should have is rather similar. Being creative is vital in any career path. Working outside the box to come up with new ideas and something that WOW's.
I don't feel Peter Byron Smith is very good at presenting. However, I admire his mindset. He believes that you should take every opportunity that comes to you, as it not only gives you more experience, but it also gets your name out there. Through word of mouth Smith has been able to make connections and moves from job to job quite easily.
Smith stated he was homeless at one point and for him to get himself this well known, it a real achievement. He commented that when he first set out, he worked fairly small jobs (temporary), which allowed him to get involved with the subject. From there, he built up his knowledge; as he improved in skill, his work load increased. Smith also mentioned that most of his jobs are small and quite quick, even twenty years down the line. He agrees that this helps him to think quickly and produce work based on first opinion and the flow of creativity is on fire if you know you have a deadline.
During the talk Smith said "I get bored easily", as he explained that if he gets offered a job he has done before, he rejects it and looks into something new. I don't feel that is a correct statement to make. A creative person should not get bored, in my eyes? There should always be something new in anything you do, even if you have done it before, there's room for improvement and development. However, he went onto explain that he doesn't categorise himself and his genre's are broad as he's experienced more and more things. I agree that that should be the case.
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Although Peter Byron Smith doesn't work in the graphic design industry, I feel that the attitude you should have is rather similar. Being creative is vital in any career path. Working outside the box to come up with new ideas and something that WOW's.
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