And it was aught eight

It’s not often that I write a post out here because I figure that no one besides myself reads it. It’s now past the mid of February 2008 and
things are well with me— and thusly my family in general. There have been few interruptions in my routine. I’ve written a few pieces in the last few months, notable a remix of a masmoudi rhythm by Portland’s own Gypsy Caravan that went onto a CD compilation and I was happy with it. I wrote a wedding march for a dear friend and his bride. That was an interesting exercise as I don’t normally write uplifting pieces and this one was certainly a lift. You can hear the “Pirate Wedding March” in the playlist. I like it. I’ve been asked a few times if I missed being in The Band (WIA), and although I do miss some aspects of it, on the whole I would have to say that I’m glad of the decision I made. I needed to move away from the performance aspect of things in order to nurture other talents. I really need to be focused on my own works which are more complex than a rock band can provide opportunity. I certainly don’t miss the conflict, stress and rigorous schedule. I’ve been able to get more things done in the last 6 months than I had in the previous 30. I’m finally ahead of the bills and the household chores and the general business of life. I’ve always been of the opinion that my music is a hobby and not a business opportunity. I like it that way. I don’t want to dislike creating music and I think I had gotten to the point of near hatred of it when I had to perform it so often. I really relish the creative aspects and not the performance ones. I know that my decision has probably frustrated a few dear friends, and all I can say to them is that I am sorry that I was not in synchronicity with them. I hope and wish them the best and will do what I can to help them in future. However, first and foremost, I must serve myself lest I become barren, bereft or benign. None of which I would rather be.

Here’s hoping that you are well and happy whomever you are that deigns it needful to read my words.

Peace be up on you. ~wink~

Damon Law