Back to blogging...

I think it's about that time. I've got some good ones coming, I promise...new songs, new pictures, new life experiences...get excited. For now I'll start slow and leave you with 2 thoughts...

1. Compressors

Who was the person that thought of these, and how did anyone ever run sound without them? I think the greatest benefit of having a digital mixer for FOH at Southside is the fact that I have a compressor on every single channel. I was reminded of how amazing these things are when I ran sound for a rehearsal for kids worship upstairs this week. I got things sounding OK, but I was pushing the system hard to get a volume I needed, sometimes clipping the main bus, and often clipping some of the individual channels. After rehearsal Joe reminded me that he had some compressors I could use...they are Behringer, and I do admit I tend to have a negative attitude about said company, but I took one unit up to the room today am already excited about the difference it is going to make. A little compression/limiting on the kick, snare, bass, and master bus and we are going to be in business.

2. Music

I just love it. I watched this movie recently called "Last Chance Harvey" and while the cast was the only thing I really enjoyed, one aspect I really identified with was how Harvey had such a love for music, and in his own way was extremely musically talented, but somehow didn't seem to fit into a mold of a performing/professional musician. I had the opportunity to play lead guitar and sing for the first time in a really long time the other night, and it just felt like a release....almost like running can be for those of you who enjoy exercising. Still I feel like it is becoming more and more clear to me that I am of better use in supporting musician or tech roles that as an up front leader/organizer. There's something about the personality mold that just doesn't fit me. I could be wrong, but this is what I've been feeling lately, and this is after all my blog. Anyways, tonight I sat here with my eyes closed listening to some of my favorite songs lyrically and musically and was just reminded of the appreciation I have for the art and how thankful I am that God created it.

Thanks for listening, I've been building a fence and writing songs, so stay tuned!