Prog Metal fan who recently discovered Ambient Pop!

[MAG2NYC]

A couple of points

Someone once asked me why I decided to not have any children - I told him that I felt I was too irresponsible (which I was at the time) to have any. His answer was - 'Well that's a responsible decision' - go figure.


Yes you are right - many people think that they can fill the void in their lives by buying stuff. Or by constantly rewarding themselves with bits and pieces. It is becoming a disease of epic proportions. I watch people in the company I work for - an American multinational by the way - and they have to have the latest and the greatest of everything. There's a brand new BMW/Merc in the parking lot but he/she does not have the money to fill the tank. Crazy to carry on like that. It's all about stroking your own ego. As for collaborating, you might just have something there - will have to give it some thought. And as for song writing, I have written hundreds. Just never recorded them. Finding good vocalists to interpret them and deliver a performance is an expensive exercise. I have tried session vocalists but never really been too impressed with the results. Anyway, I digress - pursue your writing - it's only a matter of time before someone snaps it up. As for people thinking you are criticizing them in their various 'careers' - they just have not got past the 'me' stage yet. But they will. Then they will see their existence for what it is. Must watch Ivory Tower. The education systems of the world are not encouraging kids to learn about the subjects they naturally gravitate towards - it's 'breeding' new employees for the industries that require young blood to keep the shareholders happy. End result = one very large unhappy workforce. As Bob Marley once said - 'Every day the bucket goes to the well - one day the bottom will drop out'

I love your friend's response, Jerome! Very wise. It looks like "American values" are everywhere. Darn it. But you nailed it. Big cars, lots of "stuff", but no substance. It's depressing.

I don't have any specific idea for a project, and I would never claim to be a songwriter! But I thought maybe a auralscape to accompany some writing, might be kind of cool. I have no idea how that would work, it's just an oddly interesting idea about how to combine music and writing in a package. I have a *ton* of half-baked ideas! Some work, though! *laughs*

Oooh, oh oh oh!! Have you seen Sir Ken Robinson's talk on why our educational systems are so completely outdated? It's fantastic!!
[video=youtube_share;zDZFcDGpL4U]http://youtu.be/zDZFcDGpL4U[/video]

Bob Marley was a wise, wise man. I'm glad he left such wonderful music and profound (and quotable) thoughts!

Cheers!
Mary