Joseph Umstead
@bachinspired20.bsky.social
Composer for orchestra and opera. Nature photographer to stimulate composition ideas. Climate mitigation, and anti racist practitioner.
I heard Stephen Hawking along with his daughter Lucy speak at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona back in 2012. He was talking generally about his life and was invited by the physics department at the urging of his daughter.
December 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I heard Stephen Hawking along with his daughter Lucy speak at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona back in 2012. He was talking generally about his life and was invited by the physics department at the urging of his daughter.
I love singing/hearing this music in cathedrals
December 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I love singing/hearing this music in cathedrals
Creating music is the place where I experience sometimes long stretches of what Carlisle describes. Often times it begins in a dream or nourishing places mostly around lakes.
December 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Creating music is the place where I experience sometimes long stretches of what Carlisle describes. Often times it begins in a dream or nourishing places mostly around lakes.
Protect, protect, protect!
February 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Protect, protect, protect!
I’m hoping for a different outcome before the next midterm elections occur. If Trump refuses to follow the court orders, then he should be removed.
February 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I’m hoping for a different outcome before the next midterm elections occur. If Trump refuses to follow the court orders, then he should be removed.
Practicing fascists can’t live in the open
February 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Practicing fascists can’t live in the open
Reposted by Joseph Umstead
From the age of 3, 65 years ago, I’ve been listening and now writing music like this. I believe that music is one vehicle to help us live as partners in our ever expanding universe.
January 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
From the age of 3, 65 years ago, I’ve been listening and now writing music like this. I believe that music is one vehicle to help us live as partners in our ever expanding universe.
From the age of 3, 65 years ago, I’ve been listening and now writing music like this. I believe that music is one vehicle to help us live as partners in our ever expanding universe.
January 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
From the age of 3, 65 years ago, I’ve been listening and now writing music like this. I believe that music is one vehicle to help us live as partners in our ever expanding universe.
One of the ways I’m dealing with Trump and company the second time around is approaching things with healthy emotional detachment. I’m observing what they’re doing, and what they will do or at least try, and reflectively responding.
January 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
One of the ways I’m dealing with Trump and company the second time around is approaching things with healthy emotional detachment. I’m observing what they’re doing, and what they will do or at least try, and reflectively responding.
15 is about par for the course per day for me. I’m actually busy though finishing up a children’s musical with orchestra for a concert next January in Virginia Beach.
January 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
15 is about par for the course per day for me. I’m actually busy though finishing up a children’s musical with orchestra for a concert next January in Virginia Beach.