It's been days since I posted.....

I managed to pass my auditions, move to Hayward, and start my classes without posting. . . . Haha it's easy to stay busy. In Hayward, there is nothing to really do, so I just play bass all day. I really have to though, cause I'm playing in a thousand different bands for school. . . . ugh. I'm also taking a Japanese class that is totally kicking my ass. It's super hard, and the teacher doesn't really like speaking english too much. Also, I've been playing with a lot of new musicians, and it's really showed me how comfortable I've gotten in my own little niche of musicians. Time to force a little growth there.

Besides bass. . . . .well. . . . what is there besides bass? It takes over everything really. I am still managing to run back to Livermore every weekend to teach bass, and that is no fun/pays well. That kinda counts as not bass right?

Oh well, hopefully I'll post a gig roster soon.

Peace, love, and bass

(not in any particular order!)

It's really not that bad this time of year

Hey folk,

I just got back from my trip to Minnesota last Sunday. . . . it was great! We stayed in a log cabin on lake Pokegama in Northern Minnisota. Plus, I never knew how many cool cousins I have.

Today I'm also leaving to teach a summer music camp in La Honda. Nuts!

I've been really stoked to move out, only a few weeks left until I am a resident of Hayward. . . . haha. Hayward is gross, but whatever. School starts in Sept. yuck.

Anyways, now is the time to get the kicks in. Crazy summers make up for boring winters.

peace!

Crazy Outlook

I just went to the orientation for CSUEB yesterday, and it really gave me a look at the next two years of my life.

I need to put in around 2 hours of practice in a day between now and September, to sort of prep for next year. The Jazz program requires that you test at a certain level for Classical first, so I will be working on bowings and things for upright bass. . . . . . not exactly a fun time.

BUT, I gotta keep an eye on the prize. If I place well, then I get to study jazz for the next two years :)

By the way, I am a compulsive bass gear nerd. I can't stop looking for better gear, no matter how much sleep I need. This has been like a 9 year sickness.

Anyways, sleepy time

Peace

Frusterated

Don't you hate it when you make plans to meet with someone from craigslist, and they don't show up? You drive from Livermore all the way to freakin Milpitas, and the dude doesn't show up. What a bum.

On the bright side, I think I found someone to buy my fretless. Muy Bueno!

Last night I went to Josh's house (fellow bassman), and he helped me figure some stuff out about tone/setups. I finally understand the P bass, don't understand why I didn't get it before.

For those of you reading, should I post weekly bass jams on here?

Just a thought.....

Friday Night Bass Beheadings

Hey people. I've come to the decision that in order to enjoy more basses, I have to sell some :(
Kinda common sense, but I guess I'm childish when it comes to this shit. It looks as if I'm selling two, possibly 3 basses in order to get a new ERB (extended range bass).

This is the one that I am looking at. . . . .









Kinda nuts right? 7 strings is pushing it, but I guess will figure out if I can handle it.

Wait a second. . . . is that the wind?
I forgot nobody cares about basses :p



Matt

Composing thoughts. . . .

Up late writing some music for my theory class. The stuff we learn in that class is kinda intense. Every composer that we learn about is important because they learned how to break the rules. When they broke the rules, their music became revolutionary. We are taught how to break the same rules, and achieve the same sounds. This is all well; however, there are not any more rules to break. Our modern society accepts almost any form of sound as music. This leaves no outlet for the composer to tweak the ear of society. Outstanding music is hardly recognized, and poor compositions shine through. Our increasing musical tolerance could be the demise of the modern composer.

Just a thought. . . .

This is only the beginning. . . .

Welcome to my new bass blog!

I finally have a place to expel all of the "low down" thoughts of my life as a musician. The stories told here will not be fancy stories of knights in armor, but stories of a confused musician trying to make sense of things. Feel free to drop some comments, as I will be checking this very frequently.

Keep it nice and low,

Matt