10-06-2007, 08:16 PM
Happy birthday, Taylor...
Some things I've been meaning to tell you:
I am thrilled that Pet Sounds was your album of the week at the HQ. If you haven't done it yet, get the latest CD version with the 5.0 surround sound, turn the lights down low, and let the music wash over you. I've been doing various versions of that for about 7 years now, and each time I hear something new.
Look up Brian Wilson, as well. You've got the connections I don't, but I have met him a couple times and spoken to him online, and he is an incredible man. We can all learn from his story. A piece of advice he gave me, once upon a time, that I hope holds true for you, as well: "Don't worry about the bucks, man, just let it flow."
Speaking of geniuses, while you're holed up in your hibernation, working on your music, pick up a copy of Tunesmith by Jimmy Webb. He covers everything. It has made me think harder and longer about each note and each word I write. That's a good thing!
Another awesome book is The Musician's Business and Legal Guide. It's updated pretty frequently so try to get a recent version. And actually, if you have the time, it might be worth it to take a university course on entertainment law. The music industry professors at University of New Haven in Connecticut are a great bunch of guys, or they were when I got my degree there.
I know, I know, you've been in the business for half your life, you know the ropes. But it doesn't hurt to read some tort law! (And, maybe this is the sick, sick paralegal in me, but it's fun sometimes, too!)
Finally, if you're ever looking for a good book to read, may I recommend any of the books by Harry Turtledove? They are incredibly good alternate history fiction. I have particularly enjoyed the Worldwar series, so if you're into aliens invading WWII Earth, pick up any one of those and dive right in! No, I'm serious.
Enjoy your day, get out and play... and because I'm fun like that, here's a birthday
Some things I've been meaning to tell you:
I am thrilled that Pet Sounds was your album of the week at the HQ. If you haven't done it yet, get the latest CD version with the 5.0 surround sound, turn the lights down low, and let the music wash over you. I've been doing various versions of that for about 7 years now, and each time I hear something new.
Look up Brian Wilson, as well. You've got the connections I don't, but I have met him a couple times and spoken to him online, and he is an incredible man. We can all learn from his story. A piece of advice he gave me, once upon a time, that I hope holds true for you, as well: "Don't worry about the bucks, man, just let it flow."
Speaking of geniuses, while you're holed up in your hibernation, working on your music, pick up a copy of Tunesmith by Jimmy Webb. He covers everything. It has made me think harder and longer about each note and each word I write. That's a good thing!
Another awesome book is The Musician's Business and Legal Guide. It's updated pretty frequently so try to get a recent version. And actually, if you have the time, it might be worth it to take a university course on entertainment law. The music industry professors at University of New Haven in Connecticut are a great bunch of guys, or they were when I got my degree there.
I know, I know, you've been in the business for half your life, you know the ropes. But it doesn't hurt to read some tort law! (And, maybe this is the sick, sick paralegal in me, but it's fun sometimes, too!)Finally, if you're ever looking for a good book to read, may I recommend any of the books by Harry Turtledove? They are incredibly good alternate history fiction. I have particularly enjoyed the Worldwar series, so if you're into aliens invading WWII Earth, pick up any one of those and dive right in! No, I'm serious.
Enjoy your day, get out and play... and because I'm fun like that, here's a birthday
