thinking

Jessie just rolled through town, handing out a recent EP of his solo act 'People Skills'. He's been riding all over the east coast this year and the supposed mindset makes for tracks full of instrumental mantra, calm, noise, space, then back into melody; backed with beats sometimes, falling apart at other points. Driving around the city for work, I can't help but feel the music compliments my searching through the traffic, garbage, smoke, and hulking monsters of buildings. Apparently all the instruments and most of the technology used to record the work was found or given to the lad. If either one of us was more networkable I would direct you to his stuff, or where to find it. For now, you'll just have to see this fellow in the flesh, most probably in Philadelphia.

AOI continues to learn new songs. Someone mentioned to me the other day that we should try to write a grant for our music, as some medieval historical society might approve of what we are doing. Its food for thought. But the holiday season gives way to hiatus anyway. Some friends from Holland will be bombarding soon, hardcore punk rockers for sure. In the meantime, a new best friend in life is encouraging me to quit my job, and focus on the art, and get some sleep. I have been trying to make that work for a while now, but it sure warms the soul to get that sort of encouragement. Enjoy the new year.