Well, Guys and Gals...
In my 2 weeks away from the forum (I mean with my constant travel and remote destinations) I gained a new appreciation for life in general. I witnessed a strength and courage in my tiny wife (5'-4" 122) that I hadn't seen in my military and police career and it really made me see her differently.
She has been the one person in this life who accepted me 100%, with all my faults, hang-ups and strange ways. and she has been my constant companion since we met. I don't make friends easily, although I have a lot of musical contacts and acquaintances.
So, I wanted to take a moment this morning to tell each and every one of you that my online association with all of you is serious to me. Each avatar belies a real life. Real struggles, Real goals and achievements...real people. I see the real people when we chat about on here and each and every one of you is a valued musical friend.
Some of you I know quite well, like Chillipeppermaniac, Don O, Gahr, Session 5, ESsge, Bear R, Chas Fred, the dear departed Kevin Paul, Smitty, RVA and still many of you I do not yet know well enough. I enjoy and look forward to each and every post and every PM.
I am nobody. Just an average guitarist with good contacts and a solid reputation. My dependability far outweighs my technical ability.
I have been asked a time or two why I post so much musical stuff that is not what anyone would call stellar work, or even original for that matter. So, this morning, I wanted to address that area specifically.
When I post a musical project - even a demo of a worn-out cover - I do so in much the same way that one would ask for an outside opinion on how a certain tie looked with a particular shirt and jacket. It's not to celebrate any sort of perceived greatness. It's just to share with those who can appreciate music at it's most basic building blocks and solicit feedback on them.
I play constantly and record constantly, even silly covers, because it keeps my skill set and vocabulary vast and sharp.
I am most humbled and grateful for the kindness I have been shown herein. From a wireless system from Don O, to a custom switching pedal from Smitty, an A-B-Y box from Rob V, (all of which are used on a regular basis) to endless technical solicitations form Ivan, Thatbastarddon, Gball, Don P and others so much more intelligent than me, I wish to thank you all for allowing me to be a part of your musical world.
Here's wishing you all the very best today....
In my 2 weeks away from the forum (I mean with my constant travel and remote destinations) I gained a new appreciation for life in general. I witnessed a strength and courage in my tiny wife (5'-4" 122) that I hadn't seen in my military and police career and it really made me see her differently.
She has been the one person in this life who accepted me 100%, with all my faults, hang-ups and strange ways. and she has been my constant companion since we met. I don't make friends easily, although I have a lot of musical contacts and acquaintances.
So, I wanted to take a moment this morning to tell each and every one of you that my online association with all of you is serious to me. Each avatar belies a real life. Real struggles, Real goals and achievements...real people. I see the real people when we chat about on here and each and every one of you is a valued musical friend.
Some of you I know quite well, like Chillipeppermaniac, Don O, Gahr, Session 5, ESsge, Bear R, Chas Fred, the dear departed Kevin Paul, Smitty, RVA and still many of you I do not yet know well enough. I enjoy and look forward to each and every post and every PM.
I am nobody. Just an average guitarist with good contacts and a solid reputation. My dependability far outweighs my technical ability.
I have been asked a time or two why I post so much musical stuff that is not what anyone would call stellar work, or even original for that matter. So, this morning, I wanted to address that area specifically.
When I post a musical project - even a demo of a worn-out cover - I do so in much the same way that one would ask for an outside opinion on how a certain tie looked with a particular shirt and jacket. It's not to celebrate any sort of perceived greatness. It's just to share with those who can appreciate music at it's most basic building blocks and solicit feedback on them.
I play constantly and record constantly, even silly covers, because it keeps my skill set and vocabulary vast and sharp.
I am most humbled and grateful for the kindness I have been shown herein. From a wireless system from Don O, to a custom switching pedal from Smitty, an A-B-Y box from Rob V, (all of which are used on a regular basis) to endless technical solicitations form Ivan, Thatbastarddon, Gball, Don P and others so much more intelligent than me, I wish to thank you all for allowing me to be a part of your musical world.
Here's wishing you all the very best today....
