Life’s Too Short
The hands of time wrap their rusted steel fingers around my throat trying to choke the life I never chose out of me…
About Marvin Kanarek
Born in Havana, Cuba, moved to Canada and beyond. He discovered music and art; eventually playing drums and performing with many Canadian and American artists: Rough Trade, The Bonedaddys, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, DJ Massive, DCB, Janis Ian, Bo Diddley, Junior Walker, The Beach Boys... He performed with these artists as a studio and/or touring musician. After living in Los Angeles, he moved to France with his band. When the group disbanded, Kanarek stayed to paint in Paris where he performed with many French artists. Back in L.A. He exhibited his paintings in nine solo art shows and released his second solo album.Website: http://www.poodiemusic.com
Marvin Kanarek has written 13 articles so far, you can find them below.
Starbucks and the Emperors New Clothes
A wonderful audio blog about the merits of living in Europe Coffee Starbucks and other good stuff to think about
Wikileaks Censorship… Should this be the Job of Steve Jobs of Apple?
A Letter to Steve Jobs of Apple by Marv Kanarek Dear Mr Jobs; It is with great regret and disappointment that I have to write this to you during a time of celebration. I am and have been not only a user of the Apple platform since it’s inception but an admirer of your innovation, [...]
There’s A Time
There’s A Time There’s a time when we will suffer There’s a time when we will fall There’s a time when we know nothing When we think we know it all When we’re lost in stormy weather Cold and stranded in the rain Life can be so dark and empty There’s no meaning only pain [...]
An Epiphany
Have you ever watched a child draw?
Have you noticed how deeply absorbed and focused they are while they draw?
Have you visited a group exhibition of children’s drawings created during their early formative years? I have!
The State of the Artist # 7
I’m now being challenged by questions: What is Art? Does Life imitate Art? Does Art mirror Life? Can Art exist without Life? Can life exist without Art? Can you see Art all around you? Are you an observer of that Art? Are you a part of it? Would it exist without you? Does a gallery [...]
The State of The Artist # 6
by Marvin Kanarek “Body Of Work” is here, let’s see where this goes… Someone who designs a single house is not an architect. Someone who writes a single song or set of lyrics is not a songwriter. A person who owns a musical instrument is not a musician. A single drawing or painting or photograph [...]
The State of the Artist # 5
It’s back. I’m not sure why I was left with “Body Of Work”. It’s obvious to me right now that it won’t be pursued during this writing. Hoping it’s tossed at me again at a later date. Right now what is resonating within me is, acceptance of praise and criticism and the meaning of Art [...]
The State of The Artist # 4
by Marvin Kanarek I was going to do something else right now. I was outside having a smoke. Something came in again. So I’m sitting here getting it out before it goes away. Three words: – Sacrifice, Selfishness, Balance. When that “moment arrives” it’s only you tapping into and following that energy (Muse?), before it [...]
The State of The Artist # 3 – The Muse
I’m sure there are dictionary definitions of the word Muse. I or you can look it up. Maybe I will when this cycle has passed through me. I had heard a great story about a Scottish poetess who was out walking on her land one morning when all of a sudden she felt the presence of the Muse. She hurried home as fast as she could. Her pace was quickened by the fear that if she didn’t get back soon enough, the muse would pass through her and go on to inspire another poet! Interesting.
I think that’s part of what this Muse energy is.
The State of the Artist # 2
by Marvin Kanarek I just had an epiphany, maybe it’s The Muse, I don’t know. So I guess I’m fated to continue at least ‘til the end of this little story. I’m a true “dyed in the T-shirt” Hippy way back when during the Yorkville days in Toronto. Living the life of music, free love, [...]
The State of the Artist # 1
by Marvin Kanarek I’ll try as best I can to describe the journey, the psyche, the attitude, the denial, the acceptance and anything else I can touch upon that might illuminate this elusive universe that I call “The State Of The Artist? It’s a state of mind, spirit and necessity, that is highly romanticized, clearly [...]
“Michael Jackson Memorial” by Marvin Kanarek
Marvin Kanarek shares his impression and feelings after the tragic death of musician and artist Michael Jackson who he never met but new a bit about through common associates.