Entry#11


Hello! It's been ages. I've been either too busy or just plain lazy to do this. Maybe I should do it more often though? And before you ask, Yes, the title is in reference to the awesome Electronica duo from Scotland, Boards Of Canada. I've just been listening to them obsessively for the past month or so, and I just can't get enough of it! It's absolutely incredible. There's not one track I hate, then again there's not one song that stands outr. And that's because, well, they're all amazing and little masterpieces in their own way! Another factor is that I think Boards Of Canada makes music that's simply impossible to hate. It's just the way everything is open ended, and you as the listener can interpret it in any way you wish. You can come away from it with an opinion that suits you, and therefore everyone is always happy.

Since the last time of my entry, summer has been over long and gone, nights are getting darker again, kids are back at school and I'm attending my college under "The National Diploma In Music Performance". I will basically be taught and raised up in the ways of a professional working musicain. It's fantastic! Even though that word doesn't really do it justice. I'm being taught by Tony Butler, who was once the bassist in a successful band called "Big Country". Of course Tony had his succes long ago, but now, he's along side us, teaching us he skills he's honed from a third of his lifespan in which he was exclusively part of the music buisness.
He gives it to us straight, with hand on heart honesty and the ability to motivate anyone. He's certainly been an inspiration for me. I've learnt so much from him and others already, and I've just gotten past the induction period. After hearing his story he's shown and the other my class that it can be done. You can make it in music, even if you're not the one at the mic 10 years from now screaming "good evening Wembley!". There are so many different paths to take, and if you apporah from an Entrepreneurial angle, and stick to it, give all your heart and soul to it and be willing to sit down and do the paperwork, then you can go far.
As for this year, well, where to start? This year, the class has expanded to the biggest size it has ever been. It's such a joy for there to be so many people who share a passion for music. whilst before there was about 15 of use, this time there's over 45. It seems we're not so niche anymore! Another great edition is the college giving us our own music facility. It called "The Factory". Not the most creative of names granted, but I like to think of it as being in tribute to Factory Records, the company that produced bands such as Joy Division, The Stones Roses and the Happy Mondays. It's been an absolute godsend for us music students. Finally, with a place of our own, we can be taken as a serious and professional buisness. This also makes us seperate from the main college, literally. Our place was converted out of an old pot making factory, located on and age old industrial estate. Quite deserted I think you'll find. Even though there is a Sainsburys across the road, with a macdonalds to the far left of it. Every Lunchtime always involves everyone making the commute to Sainsburys to buy some Red Bull and a sausge roll! Ah, the student life!
The benefit I suppose I no distractions and being able to focus more on creativity. Also, it forces you become friends with your classmates, creating a healthy working atmoshphere, you could say. Though, I guess that's the one thing I've found difficult. All my friends are up at the College, while I'm stuck there. It's a 15 mintue walk up a steep hill, and I'm not sure I could do that every day, and I'd never be back in time for lessons. I want to see and spend time with my friends so much. Last year, I chose not to spend time with them because I was being paranoid and thought they all hated me. Now I can't spend any time with them, after realising they were my friends, and it was all in my head. I can't really relate to anyone there. Especially musically, which is a big thing for me. Everyone has either never heard of or hates what I'm inot. More so the former than the latter. I still feel awkward around other people. There's always that voice still picking at my head that sais "for fuck sake, say something interesting!". I wonder how long it'll be before I'm fully comfortable around other people. Something that I haven't had since I was 11.

Well, that's all for now, I may add something later, but I think I've got most it out. So like, yeah......