koanesce
ko·an·esce (kō-ə-NES) verb
[blend of koan and coalesce]
Come together in the common misunderstanding of Life's riddle.
To koanesce is to find unity in the shared space of unknowing, where individual threads of misunderstanding weave together into the fabric of collective revelation. Koanescing happens when people come together and realize they're all confused about life in the same way. True understanding can arise from the shared recognition of our collective uncertainty. Use it in a sentence. “It wasn't through asserting their own beliefs, but through koanescing around their shared doubts, that the group finally found a path forward.”
MICHAEL NAULT
KOAN:
a paradoxical anecdote or riddle used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment.
A storyteller at heart, Michael Nault wields an authoritative yet varied tone that spans from commanding to vulnerable. With a classically informed piano approach, his style effortlessly traverses the realms of riff-driven rock, country, jazz, and electronic music. Forever hungry for new sounds, he is a passionate writer who continually searches for his unique voice. Each song evolves from heartfelt life experiences, weaving together evocative lyrics that leave ample room for the listener's imagination.
His Musical journey is marked by diverse collaborations, from rocking in the Southern California desert to R&B and pop in L.A. and jazz musicians in New York. This breadth of experience has nurtured a layered approach to song structure, allowing his music to be appreciated both on a surface level and with profound emotional depth.
His latest musical incarnation, The KOAN, draws inspiration from the enigmatic riddles of Zen philosophy. With an initial focus on the later works of Leonard Cohen, the KOAN project is ever-evolving, seeking to expand into increasingly original and varied musical explorations. The present is all there will ever be. “Now” never changes, only the urgency to embrace it.
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The Spotlight
Koan is a project dedicated to exploring the wisdom and insight of Leonard Cohen through a variety of genres, At times musically true to the original, at others highly divergent with strict adherence to lyrics.
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