May 2, 2009 at 12:57pm
The writer can only write about what he admires.
— John Steinbeck
March 29, 2009 at 6:17am
Starting to identify listening patterns
I’ve taken a new approach to loading up my iPod. Instead of keeping several hundred albums at my fingertips, I’ve selected a limit of 20. I’ve noticed that I don’t appreciate the songs and subtleties of newer albums (post-iPod) as much as older records (pre-iPod).
I think it’s because I haven’t spent enough quality time with some of them. There are too many convenient choices that get in the way.
March 22, 2009 at 3:32am
My amp. It’s a custom-built 15 watt 2x12 combo version of the Fargen Mini Plex MKII. At the time it was built, it was the only 2x12 version of the MKII in existence. Ben’s a great guy. I love it.
2:43am
The Big Kickoff
I’m going to use this space to keep a journal of my musical development/progress. Some people may find it interesting to follow a musician’s progress and development. Really, I just want to keep a journal for myself with a visible target. I’m just starting to develop as a guitar player. However, I continue to suffer from the social disease known as rock-n-roll and need to scratch that itch. So here goes.
Drumroll please…
My goals for the next 12 months:
- Understand my creative influences. Why do I like the artists/songs that I gravitate towards?
- Write a few songs
- Start performing in a public space
I’ll be tracking my progress here. Stay tuned.
March 15, 2009 at 10:59pm
How do you think the oranges smell to the bananas?
— Wayne Shorter
