Lots going down...

To all that are keeping tabs, I've been busy with a couple of projects. Just a couple of arrangements on the go that I needed to finish, so my appologies for not writing. I still have a couple that I need to do as well. I've finally updated my computer and converted to the world of fruits... macintosh apples that is. I have, to this point, found them pretty fun and I hope that it serves my purposes. Playing was not as busy as I thought it would be, but I at least kept my hand dipped in the arranging side of things. Before the new year, I'll have my musical goals and plans for the coming new year. So, raise a glass to the year that had passed and all the successes and learning experiences it had brought us. May it be the springboard to the coming new year that will bring new challanges and renew our spirit of discovery. Cheers.

Gig Recap

On Saturday, I played a private gig with MV. In a nutshell, it went very well. Good sound and energy. Our client seemed very happy with our performance that evening and we were just happy to come out and be a part of the event.
That same night, we shared the gig with a Soca band. I have to say that when you have a big sound, it pays. They were great to watch and listen to. I've always been a big fan of people who hire live musicians for their events. Granted, having a DJ can give a lot of music for a lot less money, but there's a certain energy and connection that good live music can do. I'm not trying to take any credit away from DJ's because there are a lot of them out there that are very good at what they do. I'm just saying that both streams have a lot to offer; it's unfortunate that economics and budgets make hiring live musicians a scarcity in most markets. Whether it be live Soca, Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B, Folk, Classical, the support for these live performers is not quite the same as it is for those who spin LP's or CD's.
This, of course is just a subjective view in which I'm situated somewhere on the short end of the stick.

Quote of the Day

"I don't believe that life is supposed to make you feel good, or to make you feel miserable either. Life is just supposed to make you feel.
-Gloria Naylor

"The answer to life the universe and everything is ... 42"
-BassBassDude/Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy

Wibi Showcase

I got to spend my evening on Saturday night listening to an a cappella group I used to sing in back in my days at York University. Wibijazz'n, or "Wibi" as it is more commonly referred to as, had their Christmas Concert over the weekend. They did an amazing job. They had great balance and a solid sound and a diverse selection of music ranging from pop to jazz to classical to world to the odd. A fantastic event that I was happy to go to. Earlier that morning, I was toying with the idea of not going; good thing I got out of that funk.

Anyway, I couldn't help but remember all the good times I had singing in Wibi. Whether it be learning a new chart or actually performing on stage, or even just hanging out with the group; every moment was amazing.

After the show, the other Wibi alumnists and I went over to a nearby restaurant and caught up, not knowing that the actual Wibijazz'n group was going to swing by after. It turned into a spontaneous "sing-along" where we all just started singing. It was pretty cool, especially when you haven't done it in a while.

Anyway, to sum up the evening:
"If the Wibi crew had twice as much fun performing as we did enjoy listening, then that means we had half the enjoyment of listening than they did performing."

Something to think about...

Quote of the Day

"I know absolutely nothing. That is why each new day, each new moment, is truly an adventure"
- Ross Fields

"I know absolutely nothing. End Scene"
-BassBassDude

Quote of the Day

"To make a great dream come true, you must first have a great dream."
- Hans Selye

"In order to have a great dream, one must have a good nights sleep"
-BassBassDude