Although I don’t have any new music to share with you right now, I do have some thoughts and ideas about what I’ll be up to in the not-too-distant future. (Of course, a wise man once told me that “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans,” but I digress.)
Oh yeah – just in case you’re looking for the free MP3 album “Orchids for Betty”, you can get it here.
I’ve been working with the somewhat limited resources I’ve got and have arrived at the following conclusions:
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I’ve been exhausted, mentally. Hence the delay in getting the new record out.
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I may have outgrown my previous recording setup – the PowerMac G4 I used to make “Orchids for Betty” just isn’t cutting it anymore.
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I worry about soundproofing, particularly since we have new neighbors and I like to record at night.
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Perhaps the basement isn’t the most inspiring location in which to assemble new tracks and harmonies and what-have-you.
That being said, I haven’t given up hope. I’ve just been busy with all sorts of other distractions in life and haven’t fed my musical muse the way I’d like.
In any case, I’d like to give a shout out to my friends who are still patiently awaiting the arrival of a new Jack album. Especially Gumbo.
Gumbo, if you’re reading this, sorry I’ve been a stranger. Haven’t forgotten about you – I’m glad you’re still hanging around, I think about you sometimes and wonder what you’re up to. Hopefully we can reconnect on the RPM Challenge site for 2011.
Cheers!
- Jack Merlot