Mind Magic 2

I love this: it’s called “Neurobics”.

Neurobics is a term coined in 1999 by late neurobiologist Lawrence Katz, and it describes a concept wherein individuals can employ simple mental and physical exercises that enhance brain performance by growing new neurons and dendrites. The idea is that, by stimulating the brain with non-routine actions and sensations, new neural pathways are forged while the aging process of the brain is slowed down.

Here’s a tiny little “magic show” I threw together to illustrate a couple of ways I use neurobics. If nothing else, I think that, by trying out some of these ideas, you’ll notice an increase in your creativity — and maybe even in some of your abilities!

Enjoy!

 

-Tom

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“The Comfort Zone” = “The Failure Zone”

The problem with comfort is that it usually means resting, or at least avoiding the things that we consider difficult. But resting means not moving — just as avoiding difficulty means not growing. Not growing means not succeeding, and not succeeding means…well, failing. Related note: I believe that if we’re […]

Reframers of your Constitution 1

People will often try to discourage you by shifting perspective in such a way that places them at the center of your concept (as if it was their idea) and then commenting on it from that vantage point. You’ll recognize it when you hear things like, “I can’t imagine trying […]

I mean seriously…what do you want?

Just say it…whatever it is. Our loud. Right now. And then see yourself having it. Even more important: feel it. Because whatever it is you want, you can have it. Make up your mind right now to take off your hat, throw off your coat, roll up your sleeves, get […]

Brand New IMAGING Demo (2012) 2

My brand new imaging demo contains bits and pieces from radio station imaging for WDSD, WWTX, WABC, and WFLA, and also contains portions of radio promos for Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, and TLC. There are also bits taken from Sportstime Ohio television spots I’ve voiced over the years.

Enjoy!

-Tom

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Sportstime Ohio: Asdrubal Cabrera

This is a television spot I voiced for Sportstime Ohio featuring Asdrubal Cabrera.

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“Location, location, location”

This is a video created by Gearco Incorporated (a hotel software developer/provider) featuring yours truly on the mic. It plays around with the meaning of an old real estate mantra.

Enjoy!

 

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Tom Leigh Knight: Drummer for TLC

Often in my blogging, I’ll reference my music career as I describe similarities between it and my voice over career. Both involve similar aspects including auditions, reading, interpretation, emotion, and delivery…but it doesn’t end there: both careers also require lots of self discipline, practice, positivity, managerial skills, marketing skills, financial awareness — the list goes on and on…

At the risk of confusing the purpose of my website, I thought I’d go ahead and post videos of some of my most proud moments in the music business, compartmentalized into five posts: TLC, Contemporary Jazz, Gospel, Instructional, and Rock (the early years).

If nothing else, you might get a kick out of some of these videos — particularly the “over the shoulder” view of what it’s like to perform with TLC: the biggest-selling all-girl group in the history of music (a record that still stands today.) I played on the last two albums (the song “Unpretty” from the album entitled Fanmail, and the song “Damaged” from the album entitled 3D) and I performed on their worldwide tours since 1998. Below are a few videos of some of my favorite times with the girls — some of which have never been published before! Enjoy!

 

TLC in Japan: “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg”

TLC in Japan: “Waterfalls”

TLC in Japan: “Baby, Baby, Baby”

The following videos were taken during sound check earlier in the day before the concert.

TLC sound check in Japan: “Girl Talk”

TLC sound check in Japan: “No Scrubs”

TLC sound check in Japan: “Fanmail”