Egads, It's Been A While...
And I can't even say I've been slacking because I've been so extremely busy (I've been no busier than normal). I've just been... slacking. It's been well over a month since my last real post... couple of things have happened since then.
One: I had a chance to perform with the Ghosts of Electricity at Katie's of Smithtown. Was for a live recording, and I've had a chance to listen to some of it already. One of the (well, in actuality, it's two seperate songs, they were just combined into one entity) songs are alread posted in their MySpace page. I played djembe for this show, and sang a little back up for their closing song. Unfortunately, they wound up getting feedback on a number of pieces, so those will probably bet getting rerecorded in a studio setting, which is fine by me. I'm of the same mind that Bill is: don't want to release anything that's less than perfect ;) In any case, I'm looking forward to doing it, and I'm glad they asked me to be a part of this project.
Two: I had a brief moment where I played with Lewd Buddha. They were playing a private party (which I had also been invited to), and at one point the generator that was supplying their power ran out of gas. But John Bottone didn't miss a beat and went into a drum solo, with Tony picking up on it right away. Me, I took it upon myself to run to the back line and pick up a stick or two and started a counter rhythm on cymbal and blocks. Frankie even joined in on some conga. When the power came back, I finished up the piece with 'em and then quietly went back to my seat.
Three: I finally got my Bass Floor Pod in, and have started to play with it some (for those who don't know, it's a pre-amp device that gives my bass a lot more options, sound-wise, among other things)... I think the main challenge will be to settle on a basic sound that I want to use as a basis, and then changing up as needed. Right now, it's almost too many options, and it's kinda overwhelming. I'll get a chance on Friday to play more, and to hear what it sounds like with my amp (all I've heard it thru is my headphones so far).
Oh! I've been recorded at karaoke. Check it out here: http://www.audio.nykaraoke-dj.com/audio_003.htm and then scroll down to Sue G. They said they have other recordings of me... I'm going to have to ask them one of these days to burn me a copy, so I can hear what else they have.
I know I'm forgetting things... I know I've done other things the past couple of months, but I'm just blanking now. I'm sure part of that has to do with the severe lack of sleep I'm on right now (woke up stupid early this morning, and then couldn't get back to sleep. Not for lack of being tired, more because of the wicked bout of indigestion I was battling. Hate that.)
Oh, on work-related notes, my store is one of three in the country that is piloting the new software bundle. I'm excited about it... and apprehensive at the same time. I mean, I love this stuff. I've done testing before, and I love being a part of the process. The problem comes with coworkers who aren't as familiar with it, and who just bitch that "such and such doesn't work" or "this is buggy. It sucks!" not quite getting the point that yes, things -are- buggy... that's part of our job: to find those and report them, so they can be fixed. And then there's the learning curve. A lot higher than maybe it should be. But then, people are resistant to change. But... in the meantime, at least I get to play with the updated software.
Anyway, back to work for me. Got some things I have to finish up before 6am (yeah yeah, 2 hours away, plenty of time... still tho, better to finish it now instead of at the last minute). Already yawning like nobody's business. Yay.
One: I had a chance to perform with the Ghosts of Electricity at Katie's of Smithtown. Was for a live recording, and I've had a chance to listen to some of it already. One of the (well, in actuality, it's two seperate songs, they were just combined into one entity) songs are alread posted in their MySpace page. I played djembe for this show, and sang a little back up for their closing song. Unfortunately, they wound up getting feedback on a number of pieces, so those will probably bet getting rerecorded in a studio setting, which is fine by me. I'm of the same mind that Bill is: don't want to release anything that's less than perfect ;) In any case, I'm looking forward to doing it, and I'm glad they asked me to be a part of this project.
Two: I had a brief moment where I played with Lewd Buddha. They were playing a private party (which I had also been invited to), and at one point the generator that was supplying their power ran out of gas. But John Bottone didn't miss a beat and went into a drum solo, with Tony picking up on it right away. Me, I took it upon myself to run to the back line and pick up a stick or two and started a counter rhythm on cymbal and blocks. Frankie even joined in on some conga. When the power came back, I finished up the piece with 'em and then quietly went back to my seat.
Three: I finally got my Bass Floor Pod in, and have started to play with it some (for those who don't know, it's a pre-amp device that gives my bass a lot more options, sound-wise, among other things)... I think the main challenge will be to settle on a basic sound that I want to use as a basis, and then changing up as needed. Right now, it's almost too many options, and it's kinda overwhelming. I'll get a chance on Friday to play more, and to hear what it sounds like with my amp (all I've heard it thru is my headphones so far).
Oh! I've been recorded at karaoke. Check it out here: http://www.audio.nykaraoke-dj.com/audio_003.htm and then scroll down to Sue G. They said they have other recordings of me... I'm going to have to ask them one of these days to burn me a copy, so I can hear what else they have.
I know I'm forgetting things... I know I've done other things the past couple of months, but I'm just blanking now. I'm sure part of that has to do with the severe lack of sleep I'm on right now (woke up stupid early this morning, and then couldn't get back to sleep. Not for lack of being tired, more because of the wicked bout of indigestion I was battling. Hate that.)
Oh, on work-related notes, my store is one of three in the country that is piloting the new software bundle. I'm excited about it... and apprehensive at the same time. I mean, I love this stuff. I've done testing before, and I love being a part of the process. The problem comes with coworkers who aren't as familiar with it, and who just bitch that "such and such doesn't work" or "this is buggy. It sucks!" not quite getting the point that yes, things -are- buggy... that's part of our job: to find those and report them, so they can be fixed. And then there's the learning curve. A lot higher than maybe it should be. But then, people are resistant to change. But... in the meantime, at least I get to play with the updated software.
Anyway, back to work for me. Got some things I have to finish up before 6am (yeah yeah, 2 hours away, plenty of time... still tho, better to finish it now instead of at the last minute). Already yawning like nobody's business. Yay.
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