Sorry, I have not paid as much attention to this blog... I don't really plan on not posting, but I'm sure there will be some gaps in the regularity of posts on this blog... there has been some talks to some variety shows involving music and cooking, among lots of other things, but little has come to pass recently. I haven't been to a lot of concerts, but I did play a fairly large party (more than one storey style) with my electronic music project, Sitari, only the second show for the project.
This time around, I experienced a couple of different equipment malfunctions... first my digita hi-8 player went kaput, and then at the show, my computer's soundcard started to crap out.............. but fortunately, I lucked out.
The live dj'ing program I wanted to use, Traktor, would not play sound out of my computer, despite my checking of the output settings, etc. Luckily, I tried the free VLC Player to make an impromptu electronic DJ set, where I altered EQ and spatial settings, messing with one's sense of space and perception of a sound. I opened up the night of this party, and had some good reactions. It is time for a new computer asap though; unfortunately I have made a bargain with myself to go on vacation before I make any expensive electronics purchases, since being a musician is by no means an inexpensive hobby.
So anyway, there might be a lapse in posting for a bit longer... I will be moving soon and taking care of some business, i.e. practicing for a show coming up downtown on the 24th. If anyone ever wants to check out a punk rock show in downtown Chicago, see what Cal's Liquors has on the bill (or if it is even open). I'm also practicing bass with my new band, Shifting Totem, which has a song called "Spicoli". just need to do more artwork
Next post will probably be a summary of the Cards vs. Cubs series, which will include a summary of Saturday's afternoon game, which I will be attending. Tonight I saw the Cards defend their first place berth during the first week of baseball in 2009... they won 2-1 so that is very comforting, their bullpen last year being among the worst. I am expecting a very exciting baseball season ahead.
