The transition is upon us and while it has all the potential for utter insanity, I’m feeling really very calm abut the whole thing. I’ve had a great time hanging with friends and having dinner and lunch and just hanging out. The positive feedback and vibes I’m getting from my friends has been just what I needed to make this transition a positive one for me. Music (surprise!) has been really important to me lately and what I’ve been listening to is inspiring me and moving me. David Crosby seems to be the contender for the most inspiring lately but in addition to Cros, new material from Asheville, NC’s Chakra Bird (former leaders of Cicada Sings) has really captivated me and the new Bombadil album “Tarpits and Canyons” has been an amazing listen.
Another thing I’ve been enjoying lately has been watching music movies/documentaries. I happened to watch the CSNY documentary from a few years back called “Deja Vu” which was absolutely amazing and I’ve been watching (thanks to Jaymz) Tom Dowd and the Language of Music. That particular flick has me dying to work in a recording studio. It just looks so amazing to watch an artist come in with an idea and to be able to help that person’s vision become something real, something trapped in time. That might be something that I can see myself really getting into. Production of albums has always intrigued me and interested me just as much sometimes if not more than the actual music. Even as much of a songwriter I am, if the album doesn’t sound good, it’s hard to listen to.
Anyways, I’m in a good place and I’m excited about the next chapter. I’m not making any big plans or setting any time lines for myself at this point. The future is my oyster and I’m going to have the opportunity to do some really amazing things. I’m so excited to get started and to get in there and throw myself into whatever it is I do. I will give 120% of everything I have to whatever it is I do. I learned that here in my musical life in NC. No matter what you have working against you, work harder. If giving 100% isn’t getting you anywhere, give 110, 120% and maybe things will work for you. I worked very hard here and upon looking back, I have some amazing success stories that I will carry with me and hope to continue them into a new chapter.
This is going to be my last entry until after we actually move but please keep up. I hope you’ll follow me on this new and exciting journey! See ya’ll on the other side!
