When sharing my previous list of music documentaries, I realized I wrote it in June of 2023. I’ve seen a lot of music documentaries, biopics and music related films since. So, I went through my viewing history as well as the DVDs I’ve purchased and came up with this list of things I’ve seen since June of 2023. I tried to avoid duplicates, but because I will sometimes re-watch things, and these lists are long, I apologize if I missed one or two. I’ve also decided to make some notes on a few of these that I think are of particular worth. Hope you enjoy some of these as much as I did.
Read MoreWe only have so much bandwidth. Between my day job, music, my family, the house, cars, taking my kid to hockey, etc., I don’t have time to waste. 99% of my time is spent intentionally, and mostly, productive.
Read MoreNone of what I’m saying is revolutionary, but it’s important not to rely on this technology, just get the most out of it as a tool. There’s no substitute for a great lyric, arrangement, melody or performance. Great songs are great songs on a single instrument, but that doesn’t mean you have to write them that way. As the old expression goes, there’s more than one way to skin a cat and there’s nothing better for the artist than to continually force yourself out of your comfort zone.
Read MoreYou could blame my individualistic, anti-authoritarian worldview on being of Scottish via Appalachian descent. Or, you could say it is because I’m an only child who spent the first twelve years of his life living in the country with no kids around. However, even if those things are true, it was punk rock that solidified it. It was punk rock that gave me not only a reason to do what I dreamed of, but a way to do the things I dreamed of.
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