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Day Eighty Nine

One of the things this experience has taught me so far is that a part of the growth process (in music, or anything) is embracing the truth. It's okay to talk about where you're at, but only for a little bit, because eventually all the talking gets in the way of moving forward. That being said, indulge me for just a little bit.

I'll admit that I got caught up in all this reading about record labels recently. I'll admit that it has distracted me from the playing side of things. I've always had this amazing ability to focus in on one thing, and do that one thing really, really well. Sometimes it's a blessing, and sometimes a curse. I got a little too focused on the reading side of things recently, to the point where I realized that I missed the way the strings feel underneath my fingers. So glad to have tomorrow off, so I can get a lot of playing done!

Other things that struck me today...

1) There is a movie coming out (or maybe it's out in select theaters already) called "Strange Powers." It's a documentary about Stephin Merritt & The Magnetic Fields. I just finished reading about them in that book on Merge. I've GOT to find a way to see this movie. I watched the trailer on IMDB, and it looks fascinating.

and

2) Stephen Page's solo record came out on Tuesday. It's called "Page One," and is currently in the Stereo at home, so I can listen on the big headphones before the ipod. Got through 4 tracks yesterday, and it's really good so far! Makes me miss him in Barenaked Ladies, but also makes me happy that he's found some footing as a solo artist.

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