wisdom

DO NOT's:

eat chinese
see 'The Invisible'
eat alot of candy at once.. or at all
drink alot of coffee at once.. or at all
pass up opprotunities to learn something
pass up opprotunities

DO's:

read old purtitan writings
eat Wawa Ciabatta
take the time to be thankful


dont ask where i picked these up.. just rules i learnedin life recently

Writer's Block

So I need 3 new original songs by, or more preferably; before, 3 weeks from now.

It's not my record label pushing me, it's the writer's convention, recently formed by Josh Burke, Keilan Chreech, Ben Cartwright, and myself. We set a deadline for ourselves that by that time next month, or the next time we meet, we would have 3 new songs to share. It is a way of promoting and encouraging song writing and whatnot, and it seems to be working.

The problem is, however, I've never been able to write songs, let alone 3 in a month's time (nothing worth listening to, anyway). I want deep, rich, thought-provoking lyrics, sung with a memorable melody, all placed on top of a catchy riff and hook. And, yes, I am aware that I just stated what every musician desires, but it's all true.

Anyway, I can't seem to get anything down. I have a few riffs that I'd like to think are catchy, but when it comes to melodies and lyrics, I go blank.

So that's where I'm at. Any insightful wisdom or encouraging words are welcome. Who knows, maybe I'll use them in a song.

A taste of what you've been missing

Went Hiking at Great Falls. DO NOT TRY THIS, KIDS!

Also:

Don't eat Flaming Lamb Kabobs

DO eat Wawa Subs; (i.e. Ciabatta)

Djembes are for Lovers

Other nice photos:

Good weekend. Long Weekend.

Friday night was a songwriting convention, inspired by Bob Dylan and such, initiated by Josh B. Good times.

Saturday was poker night at Ben's (See Fig.1 below). It's only a 5 dollar buy-in and alot of fun. Cheaper than a movie too. We made eachother turn OFF the cell phones, and in case that wasn't enough, put them in the other room. 7 dudes and a mini-fridge full of DP, creamsoda, and root brewskis. Ben came out on top ($35), but at least I stayed in longer than Keilan and Phillip. It was only my second time playing.

Sunday was phenom. DC Washington blew my mind. And due to the amounting sermons lately, I think I might sell all I have and just go. Seriously.

I also made a purchase this weekend. Here's a tip... It's a djembe. (See fig.2 below) I want to build my arsenal of instruments to take with me when I go to college.

Fig.1:


Fig.2:

It's not about the music

A multitude of talented people and I dropped the beat at SBC last night.




Shred the rad, brah.