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Relaxing weekend
Ye know, I just didn't know what to do this weekend. I went to visit my Grandma, but I had no computer, email or decent TV to watch. It was...well, delightful...though difficult to stay awake.
There's a completely different world out there that I've been missing out on since the computer became such an integral part of my life. All of a sudden, I don't know what to do. Yeah, I got a lot of autoharp practicing done, but things like reading and writing somewhat escaped me.
I did write a couple new poems this weekend, but not nearly as much as I could've or should've. But that's okay. It was a wonderful break. I spent mucho time with family. My grandma is 87 and having a tough time of it right now. And since this is the last time I'll probably be able to make it up and see her until January when our season ends, well, I made the most of it.
Also got to work on songs I haven't had much o'a chance to work on recently, like "Soul of a Harper" by Rie Sheridan. It felt good to finally be closer to understanding how I think the song should be played. Helps to do that BEFORE ye start recording too.
Also had some great driving time with my Da who went with me up this weekend. We listened to Peter Mayle's French Lessons. That was cool. Get to explore the world of French food while passing the time.
But probably the biggest joy for me was the Autoharp Legacy CD. I finally got to listen to the CD, and it is amazing! Three hours of great autoharp music. Some incredible stuff. I want to order a bunch and send them to some Celtic DJs I know so they can learn what kind of Celtic music is out there on the autoharp. I was blown away!
A couple highlights that stand out for me include a song called "Autoharp-a-holic" as well as a jazz song by Lindsey Haisley. But that was just the start of the incredible music in that album. If ye like Old-Timey music, in particular, you will love this album.
What's really interesting is that there isn't one autoharp that sounds like mine. Still kinda boggles my mind. Sure many are playing diatonic autoharps, but still. I think I can comfortably say that I have one of the most-unique sounds in the world.
Posted by Marc Gunn on Monday, August 25, 2003 |
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