Protecting the Vision...

It's funny, you know. Sometimes you're supposed to relax and trust other people with your ideas and visions. It's part of the experience, putting your fate in the hands of others. Well, I'm not too good at that, I guess.

This past week, I opened a studio. Sure, it's nothing overly amazing, but, it's enough to record us and other bands for demos and EPs. I opened it with Tom McMurray, who is an old friend of mine. He's the talent of the operation, but I know enough to get by. The point is, it's another aspect of control over the band. Perhaps I'm being too controlling, I don't know. Jamil is also part of the venture, though he's more of a financial contributor since he doesn't know the equipment and is normally to busy to learn.

It's not a bad deal overall, $350 a month for a space in a warehouse used for bands as rehearsal spaces. We moved everything in this week and have actually started recording. Since Tom joined in on the recording venture, he's also been brought in on the band. Jamil moved back to bass and Tom is now playing drums. It's been a nice shift. Tom is much more sound as a drummer and Jamil is much more comfortable with a bass strapped on.

Right now, we're making the holiday push. We're out of the studio space and just enjoying the slow life until Tuesday. Then, it's back to work. Teaching the songs to Tom, and in some ways, Jamil. But, it shouldn't be too bad. In the end, we'll be a lot better because of it. And, the songs will take a much stronger feel.

That's it for now...it won't take a month to post again, I promise. Who do I promise? Myself...no one else reads...