Howl

“Wolves only howl for a reason. Same as men cry for a reason. I think it’s the same thing”

John Martyn, musician-singer-songwriter

All art – including songs, films, paintings, plays – should aspire to be an emotional experience. When you walk out of a cinema and feel a bit empty, when you get to the end of a series and feel somehow dissatisfied, it’s usually because you have not been made to feel anything much.

Next time you are creating something artistic (even a TV programme or online video) it may well be useful to ask yourself: What do I want viewers/readers/audience members to feel as a result of seeing/hearing/experiencing it?

John in his later years

As a Jesus-like youth

Here are some previous reflections on John Martyn, emotion and A.I.

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