mickil
129 posts
Mar 25, 2009
2:36 PM
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I'm so excited. If I don't share this with someone other than my dear little old mum, I'll go nuts.
I just went for a drink with an old muso friend I used to jam with. Around the corner from the bar is a tunnel I used to busk in. So, with it in mind that I'm gonna busk again soon to help work up my chops, I asked if he'd mind hanging out in the tunnel while I played a little while.
Man, did it sound like something compared to the way I used to play? That's a lot of woodshedding and Doc Gussow to thank for that.
My friend then asked me how my singing was these days. Off the cuff, I managed to knock of a couple of verses of 'Ragged and Dirty' and do the fills on harp. I was always terrified of doing harp and singing without a band behind me, but it all came together.
My friend said that my playing was 1000% better and asked if I would sing and play in the band he's trying to get together.
If I'm blowing my trumpet, forgive me. I just heard myself in the tunnel and remembered how I used to sound. That feeling was worth more than all the money in the World.
I'm in a really good mood!
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
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Jaybird803
14 posts
Mar 25, 2009
2:43 PM
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Way to go dude. It is always nice when you are able to see an improvement in what you do. Your friend seemed to notice also, because he queried you about playing with his band. Keep up the good stuff!
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GermanHarpist
206 posts
Mar 25, 2009
2:46 PM
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Enjoy: It's these moments that make up life.
Congratulations on this band thing.
"That's a lot of woodshedding..." - and today is Pay Day. :-)
Cheers
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MJ
12 posts
Mar 25, 2009
2:53 PM
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Congats mickil. Practice does pay. Sometimes on a day to day basis, it may not seem like you are making headway, but after a time there is more progress than you can sometimes imagine. It is sort of like looking in the mirror everyday and seeing the same good looking person, then drag out a photo from ten years back and you say, "Whoa! who is that?" Same thing with practice and progress.
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geordiebluesman
165 posts
Mar 25, 2009
2:56 PM
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Hey Mickil, Way to go daddyo! Feels good don't it when you finaly reach that Oh f--k it point and just go for it and it feels even better when you get a slap on the back when you're done,Sounds like a celebration beer moment to me!
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tookatooka
164 posts
Mar 25, 2009
3:16 PM
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So, there is light at the end of the tunnel after all.
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When I'm not blowing, I'm drawing.
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mickil
130 posts
Mar 25, 2009
4:21 PM
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Thanks for your comments fellas. I'm going to bed a happy chappy tonight!
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
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eharp
241 posts
Mar 25, 2009
5:13 PM
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if you aint gonna blow yourself, who the heck is??
way to go! keep us updated, please.
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Grillslinger
30 posts
Mar 25, 2009
9:19 PM
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Sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
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Miles Dewar
262 posts
Mar 25, 2009
9:47 PM
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Sheila Down the street will.....but seriously. Great News man. Good Job.
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DutchBones
102 posts
Mar 25, 2009
10:10 PM
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Way to go, congratulations!.... and a big hand for Sheila!
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DaDoom
51 posts
Mar 26, 2009
2:00 AM
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Grats mickil! Keep it up and we'll learn our tricks from Dr. Mickil one day, who knows :)
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mickil
131 posts
Mar 26, 2009
3:44 AM
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Hi guys,
I just checked the board this morning. Thanks a lot for all the kind words and encouragement. Still, no time to rest on my laurels, back to the woodshed I must go!
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
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