I have always loved these lyrics.
I’m not even angry
, it hurt because
I’m being so sincere right now
Even though you broke my heart and killed me
And tore me to pieces
And threw every piece into a fire
As they burned
I was so happy for you
Tag Archives: music
This is Relaxing?
If you had told half-my-age-ago me that I would:
- Voluntarily sit down at a keyboard
- Turn on a metronome
- Play fingering exercises up and down an octave
- Progressing chromatically
- With both hands
- BECAUSE IT IS RELAXING
That guy would have had a hard time believing it.
Yet
, it happens and it is awesome.
Simon Fresh
Simon and I have a lot of fun with GarageBand
, because music should be fun and not a lot of fussy work.
Here’s a track we made last month. Simon’s freestyle is liquid fire. So proud.
Production note: I apologize for my clipped hollering at the beginning
, which both sounds bad and is absurd. This was a failed level test, but The Talent thinks it’s funny and wants it to stay in the mix.
I Like It: Spiraling – Transmitter
Let me make a long-overdue mention of the 2002 album “Transmitter” by the band Spiraling. I probably listen to this thing once a month, and have ever since Steve brought it to my attention.
I like just about every single thing about every single song on this recording
, and I wish I could find a few dozen more that I like this much. How’s that for a recommendation?
At that CDBaby link, you can read this summary: “Intelligent synth-rock that gives a nod to power pop with progressive undertones.” Yes, please.
I know: Old man likes old music
, but it is so good.
My Son Just Read Music
This is a really big deal for me.
Simon is five, and he just read this music and played it on his recorder. I know it’s absolute beginner material, but he did it (with great time, by the way) and I am super proud right now!
He’s done some basic music at school and mostly knows a quarter note from a half note. Tonight he found his recorder and this book and wanted me to tell him about it. I think it’s a first for him to be playing a wind instrument with breath control, articulation, and reading the whole thing top to bottom. He was really proud of himself!
I asked him if he would be able to tell his music teacher this week
, and he said “but you’re my music teacher.”