Here's a few paragraphs on what's going on.
Last weekend went well starting with a gathering at Tim and Bruce's place in the PRAA. It was 85 degrees at 9PM, and they had a 5,000 gallon bucket of Sangria: Can I really be blamed for overindulging? I think it's society's fault. Played some poker, met some new people, had a good time. It was planned as a stopover on my way across the state to Sid's place, but the stopover seemed to have lasted 14 hours. Ah well, a good time was had until I woke up with the worst red wine hangover of this century. Which meant of course, driving to Kalamazoo in 90 degree weather (no AC in my car) with previously mentioned hangover. If you're keeping score at home, this is not recommended.
The trip west was to work with Sid on a soundtrack for a local indie horror film. The director had heard some of Sid's music and wanted him to put something together. So we gathered up a ridiculous collection of instruments, bleeps and bloops, and locked ourselves in his living room for 3 days. You can hear the results here.
It was a great time. I love collaboration, especially musical collaboration. When its working and things are clicking it really is the greatest feeling in the world. Unfortunately, I don't get the opportunity as much as I'd like. Sid and I work well together, which I remembered, but it was nice to get back into the swing of things. It is kind of funny to watch him break out in hives when anyone suggests doing anything conventional. He really wants to sell out, but he's allergic. Anyway, hopefully we'll get the chance to get together and do it again soon.
Went to the fireworks (International Freedom Festival) last night and it was incredible. Being there is just unreal. You start out watching and you say "How will we know when the finale' happens?" Because the first 5 minutes is like a finale' at any other fireworks show you've seen. But then they start it and fill the sky 5 times over and the whole building shakes, and then you know. Da and I just kept laughing at how amazing and ridiculous it all was at the same time.
Also, official announcement coming out tomorrow, so stay tuned. Thanks for coming.
Posted by ktismael at June 30, 2005 10:37 AM