I just experienced an experience..

First let me say I am so glad my Prelude sale fell thru.
I played it today and it fulfilled exactly what I wanted.

Let me explain..

I used one of my favorite sounds on the Prelude.. A split of left hand bass,
called "Thumb Up!" and right hand "SC Pure EP".

No arranger, no drums, no vocal.. nothing, just bass and EP.

I "sat" (usually stand) down and played for myself..

Random selection of tunes, some songs that I always liked, some I never played
or very few times. Mostly great songs from the 40's and 50's..

I purposely wanted to try something played in a different manner.

I played every song slower than I would normally, used as many extended chords as
possible, experimenting with basslines that flowed with what I was chording.
Playing very rubato allowing my brain and hands to react what I was hearing.

Before I knew it more than 2 hours had passed..

I probably played more than 60 off the wall songs... like Pat Boone,
"friendly persuasion" and "April Love".
Great tunes like" Stairway to the stars", "I'll string along", Imagination"

I think you get the idea..

I played for my enjoyment, not a practice or preparation to perform.

Freedom to play a chord that made me say "yes" or that perfect bass leading me somewhere.

For you guys that can turn off the arranger play, and try what I have mentioned.. try it!!

The key I think for me.. Slow the tunes down with a rubato feel , that allows you to incorporate
"new" chords... also the key for me is manual bass.

Just wanted to share, my isolation time.