Where there is a beginning, there is typically
an ending. Of course, we’ve tended to ignore that formality
and have just enjoyed the “middle”. We start “getting
it” in odd places and finish in some other place…sometimes….
Moments of inspiration, joy, spiritual enlightenment and frustration
may well describe the fruits of our labors. And they are certainly
labors of love, as there can be no question to the devotion to
the craft. Whether we have talent or not shouldn’t be in question,
as that isn’t the point. We’re just trying to enjoy our
take on our music, period. From 1976 until the present, we’ve
plied our wares mostly for our own entertainment, only occasionally
stepping into the public eye, demonstrating at least a unique ability
to perform completely original songs, in an effort to translate this
dense language we call music. (Oh, and sometimes we do take liberty
with other people’s songs, and we will certainly give credit
when that happens….but you might not recognize the songs,
of course!)
Some get it, some don’t. So be it.
We’ve
had the opportunity to record our efforts in multiple formats including:
cassette, ¼” 4 track, ½” 8 track, High
Fidelity VCR and finally into a digital format, using DigiDesign’s
renowned ProTools. And somehow, most of it survived. There are literally
1,000’s of hours of efforts/jams/etc. lying in boxes, or residing
on hard drives, CD’s or DVD’s, all deteriorating as I
type. We have converted much of our early analog stuff into a digital
format in an effort to share it here and elsewhere, and hopefully
will occasionally find a gem hiding in those old tapes to share with
you. We cannot be described as professional or classically trained.
We also aspire to no great heights. We’re not trying to “set
the bar”, but are simply trying to enjoy whatever the moment
brings us. Sometimes the moment bears fruit, other times, well….maybe
not fruit. But we try to enjoy it anyway. You don’t have to
like the picture on the wall, but it is on the wall, with your face
in front of it. Maybe your Grandma likes it, sucker. Get over it.
8-)
With our best wishes, we now present you with what we have. Take
or leave it, it is what it is. |