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Day One Hundred Three (Year Two)

So, I worked a split shift today.  Oddly enough, it gave me time to do music stuff at three different times during the day.  This morning before 7, I put my uncle's CDs into the car stereo.  It was sad and fascinating at the same time, hearing his voice, listening to his guitar playing.  I had hoped I'd be a bit more ready for that emotionally.  I wasn't.

This afternoon I got a chance to work on the Everlys tune and a bit of "Classical Gas" before heading back to work tonight.  "All I Have To Do Is Dream" is really starting to come together.  Moreso than the Mason Williams.  Granted, I've worked on that more, so I can't honestly say I'm surprised.  As for tonight, I'm hoping to pick through a few things on the electric. 

It feels like things with the band are going to start winding up again here pretty quick.  J. has had tracks for about a week now, so I'm expecting work soonish here.  And while I know I've said it before, I really need to work on my soloing skills when it comes to this rock stuff.

Y'know, it just dawned on me that I've outlined a three or four pronged attack in tonight's post.  I just need to start writing it all down for the binder I keep talking about, and just build it up that way.  Things just feel good right now.  Like they're coming together.

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