The Time Between Then And Now

Since I last wrote to you, endless voi- I mean Internet, some good things have happened and not many bad things at all. Might I divulge.

I mean to write  post on this topic a while back, but after many drafts, I could tell I either wasn't in a writing mood, or I'd lost touch with the flow from my mind to my fingers, but now I'm here, let's give another try.

I dedicate this paragraph to Aaran Colbourne. He styled my hair such beauty and diligence, I feel that he deserves this. He worked long and hard on my head, overcoming obstacles and powering through issues, I commend him for what he has done to and for me. Thank you Arran Colbourne, the world needs more people, nay heroes, like you.

New topic.

I bought I MIDI keyboard. Well, really Taylor Dalton bought it and I payed him back, but it is in my possession. Now this may not sound like something to be thrilled about, but for me, this is the best thing that could have happened. My musical urge just burst open in an explosion of virtual instruments, my creative juices turned from a trickling flow into this incredible turbulent flux exciting me to no end.

After a few days of this, I suddenly realised how happy I was. I was just so incredibly happy, nothing was bringing me down, the odd thing I'd see on FaceBook of Katie writing something completely unrelated to me would get me down for about two minutes, then I'd be back to playing guitar or emulating a piano or what have you. I just felt good.

So I decided to apply for a Music course. (How was that for a decent segue?!)

After the arduous process of going through the VTAC website, downloading forms, filling them out, mailing them, all I can do now is wait and prepare my audition. I hate to admit it, but I'm actually quite nervous. I applied as a guitarist, which I don't believe is my best instrument at all, i'm by far a better bassist, but it's the instrument I'm most involved with at the moment so I figured it could only help me in my band endeavours.

After a few night of not playing music, and searching the internet for something interesting, I discovered a small community, and with that community was some small netlabels, PistonSource Records and Running Jump Records, which both highly intrigued me, mainly PistonSource due to it's use of Pixel's PxTone software because I myself use Pixel's Software to make music.

I did some research into netlabels, finding out legal mumbo jumbo, how to start one up, the reasons to own or join one, all that jazz, and eventually, and I though to myself "I've been looking for a way to represent local bands without looking like a stupid sweater who just wants to be in with band members by starting a promotions FaceBook page. This is perfect."

So I did.

I'm slowly working on where I want to go with the whole thing, but so far I'm going to be promoting and hosting my own music, I have a few people in mind who wouldn't be apposed to me hosting their music either. The whole thing's non-profit anyhow so really, no one has anything to lose by joining me.

Also recently, the cousin whom I refer to as Aidan, decided to begin a blawg of his own, traditionally referring to it as his blog, the 'correct' spelling one might say. Here he commands the english language like no other, with the though patterns to match. I envy his ability to write in such a fluent manner, to be able to convey such thoughts in clear and precise words. I will remain endlessly jealous of his mind. I recommend keeping an eye on his (dare I type it this way) blog. He WILL make you think.

Other than that, the internet at home has been shitty, so I havent been able to Skype call with Emmi, which bums me, but really, that's the only bad thing to have happened since I last deposited my thoughts.

Thank you for reading, I hope you stay and read again some time.
'til next time.
Matt.