music – MJCarty

May 16, 2026May 15, 2026Michael Carty

Not silence

All music can be thought of as ‘not silence’. What piece of ‘not silence’ means the most to you right now?

May 24, 2025May 22, 2025Michael Carty

Endless musical discovery

Your life’s journey in music can and should be one of endless discovery.

Jun 10, 2023Jul 18, 2023Michael Carty

Don’t waste your time

Each beautiful soul we lose lives on in our hearts. We owe it to them and to ourselves to keep their memory and their spirit alive, and to live our lives to the full.

Apr 23, 2022Oct 16, 2022Michael Carty

Listen to understand

Lex Fridman’s epic podcast with Rick Rubin includes some great words on listening to understand. When another soul speaks to you, listen with compassion and empathy, listen to understand.

Aug 28, 2021Jan 17, 2022Michael Carty

Universe of feelings

Music is the way into a universe of feelings, available to us always and good for all situations – including the loss of souls near and dear to our hearts.

Feb 13, 2021Feb 11, 2021Michael Carty

What is the secret of the infectious sweetness of Bill & Ted? How can you stop good ideas turning from sweet to sour? Bill, Ted (and one of their creators, Ed Solomon) might just be able to help us answer these questions.

Feb 22, 2020Feb 22, 2020Michael Carty

Farewell, Lord Sabre (Andrew Weatherall RIP)

Andrew Weatherall’s death was a truly jolting moment, the saddest of losses. This post is my personal tribute to this musical maverick, this genius gentleman raconteur. I am also honoured to host Tim Scott’s tribute to Lord Sabre.

Jan 11, 2020Mar 28, 2020Michael Carty

Trust in music more

A short love letter to the divine colour, beauty and joy that music can bring. Plus five records that mean the world to me right now. The divine voice of music Putting our trust in music can only serve to colour and to enrich our lives. This is as true for the musician as it […]

Dec 8, 2018Dec 8, 2018Michael Carty

Travel light

Our values should be a constant through life’s journey. Pinned permanently to the top of the Twitter timeline of my friend David D’Souza are some wise words from US comedian Jon Stewart on values: “If you don’t stick to your values when they are being tested, they aren’t values: they are hobbies” "If you don't […]