I've been a bit worried about Dowsing, and my part in it, recently, as I've missed loads of rehearsals - none of it could be helped (last minute screen test at the cinema, dad's funeral, dad's ashes ceremony) but the gig - our 5th anniversary MASSIVE show is really close. So, got up a bit earlier than planned and listened to it all again ahead of the rehearsal.
Not being blunt or anything, but it was easy - the songs are quite drum friendly. I'm active enough in them, but the most complex bits are the songs we had from the gig last year, the new stuff isn't going to trouble me too much. Nice session, I feel very disconnected with the choir these days, it's odd being the drummer sometimes because socially I don't quite fit in with those singing types (it's a joy to be in a rhythm section with Dave though - a proper superb bassist).
Got back and dwelled on sad things for a bit, must stop doing that, so made myself a to-do list of everything I need to do before May (when I turn 35) in order to be a successful human being. It can be done.
An email from the boss at the place I freelance at was a bit worrying to say the least - they can only afford for me to do 10 hours next week due to a 'cash flow' problem, but having spoken to them further I feel more confident now, and a new contract (which I'll get work from) is expected for the week later so I can get some hours back then. But it did make me realise just how much I was starting to rely on that place and my 20/25 hours a week there, and that was never the plan - I mustn't forget why I quit the 9-5 job in the first place. I'm an artist, tomorrow I shall dig my heals in and launch the big new project, the one I was going to launch later in the year.
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