One week of LA craziness! I got a car now, live in a house with a dog, and work for a famous music editorial studio.
Somebody pinch me, please.
AND SO IT BEGINS
LAX on a Sunday.Little sleep.
My life in a suitcase.
We drive through the city. Where are we?
My life in a suitcase.
We drive through the city. Where are we?
Oh hello, Compton.
Next stop no stopping.
Next stop no stopping.
At sunset, I find myself on a rooftop with a pool. Somewhere in North Hollywood. I’m finally here.
This is gonna be fun.
THE EASY WAY
It’s easier to criticize rather than to support,
To judge rather than to understand,
To discourage rather than to inspire–
Don’t go the easy way.
IS THAT A GRAMMY?
Today I hung out with Jon Ingoldsby, an amazing composer and engineer, who has recorded artists such as Lana Del Rey, Madonna and Elton John.
We talked about music and life. Especially this week, which has been an emotional roller coaster, it feels so good to meet people you instantly connect with.
The view from the studio made my heart skip not one, but a few beats.
Boston Strong
I have never felt as horrified, sad and powerless as these past days.
There are just no words.
COCONUT CHEERS
Coconut + Straw = Life complete.
COACHELLA
The atmosphere was beyond words. I felt as if somebody had wrapped me up in cotton candy and dropped me off at dreamland, where the grass feels soft as a carpet and people are beautiful.
Music, balloons and desert sunsets –what more could a heart desire?* Thank you Arno & Walter of Booka Shade for the orange wristband and an unforgettable weekend.
*Of course, my collage is only a poor attempt to capture the beauty of this year’s Coachella festival.
MEANWHILE…
Things I learned this month:
A substitute dominant chord resolves a half step down and takes the lydian dominant scale.
To create an “ow” sound on a synth you need an LFO, an LPF, a VCA and three EGs.
Even though they look the same– wax paper should not be used as baking paper.
Cheers.
FUN
These days I am having a great time with the crew of PureMix. They are shooting new tutorials for their website and I get to visit the set. I feel like in a candy shop, checking out some mouth-watering gear and learning from the most knowledgeable audio engineers.
Midnight Thought #4
We just sit.
Side by side.
In silence.
For there is so much and yet–
Nothing to say.