The sound studio is just about back in full operation - for the first time in several years.
I've been doing all the tests and configurations, and only have a few more cables and a bit more PC configuration until it's ready for use. It fell into a state of entropy about 2002 what with combining two households and trying to run a music store. Half the equipment ended up at the store, and I never quite had a dedicated PC to spare since. I've been able to use all the tools for making music in the ensuing years, but the ability to store it conveniently has been lacking.
A lot has happened since the days of Maxwell Silverthorn. My music has evolved considerably, and my life has been through some pretty radical changes.
It's time for a new CD.
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The technology has improved a bit, so I expect that I can do a little better than one song a month (which is what it took in the past). But we're still talking a bit of time before I've got something worthy of publication.
However, I'll also be able to dribble the work out on my website before an entire set of 10-12 is complete. I'll let you know.
Hi Mike,
Do you like to play in public, or with others? We have a little bunch of people who play a bit of rock 'n roll, or some softer stuff, at the CTC on Thursday nights. If you want to check it out, email me (in advance) and I will make sure I will be there. You can come and listen, if you want to "test the waters" first. Some nights are better than others - it depends on who turns up.
Denis
Denis - I've been toying with playing in public again and have been meaning to check out the CTC happening. I just frequently run into other obligations on Thursday night and haven't gotten to it yet.
I found out how much they were paying the musicians at the pub, and how bad most of them are - and said, gee, I could do that. Maybe get a little extra beer money and let the folks listen to something that actually resembles music. Not that they're all bad, but it's really hit and miss.
Seems the trend these days for the pub 'rockers' (and I use the term loosely) is to avoid the hassles of a band and just play guitar and sing to a karaoke CD. I wanna' puke every time I hear yet another person at the pub doing the obligatory karaoke version of 'Sweet Home Alabama'. They get good money to do it and it's quite a lucrative hustle.
I can certainly do that, but I'm also capable of actually entertaining folks without any backing tracks.
I pretty much avoid the band myself. Been there, done that. Found out years ago that you could buy the equipment reasonably cheap and replace them all. No more drunk drummer, bass player missing practice because he slept with the vocalist and got in a fight with her, etc. As a friend once said, being in a band is like being married to five people (that don't get along).
And the last few years, I've worked on some pretty intricate/complex guitar stuff. Bass, rhythm, melody - all at once. I no longer even need the equipment to keep a beat going and get people dancing.
I'll take dribs and drabs until the finished product is available! I've certainly enjoyed the previous work.
Ah yes, the pub scene and karaoke (ew). Could be why I stay away from them now. Hard to find a decent pub in the US anyway. ;-)