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Wow, people!

I havent posted nearly as much as I would've liked....I ended up neglecting most of my social networking for Twitter.....but...

But, Ive learned somethings recently, so Ill share.

First off, this post is all coming from a post to me...so don't read it as an inquisition.

But first, set your ego aside if you want to get things done!
Seriously!

People such as I, have ideas, and ideas of how things should go, and that's how it is.
However, you dont have to buy into those ideas at all.

Being in bands, so many different bands, seeing and knowing so many different people, you run across similarities over time.

I dont want to delve into those right now, but...needless to say, there's similarities.

I dunno, speaking for me, I've always been what I call the "talent". I can write songs all day long, I ve managed to survive and even live...by helping other people with their songs...and they take no affront at all because they know I do a decent job.

Then of course, there's what I call the "Syds" (reference to Syd Barrett). someone who is unbelievably talented and extremely charismatic, yet, they have a weakpoint....and mostly that turns out to be drugs.

I know drugs well. I am a drug user. I love drugs. So, i never hold it against any "syd". ever!

There are quite alot of "Syd's" out there. and they are extremely talented...no question. far talented than I will ever hope to achieve.

All of them seem to sink into self-deprecation, or drug addiction, or paranoia for some odd reason.

I've talked to some of those "Syds" I've come across....to great lengths...and played and talked and played for great lengths, to no avail.
It's like "syd's" have a ticking time bomb on them.

I guess they are stubborn. stubborn to the T. You can't really reason with a "syd". ever. they dream up whatever they want and that is de facto! no question!

I believe I'm half-Syd. Cuz, I understand most of their insecurities, and paranoia, and I understand their reasons for doing things.
Perhaps, that makes me half crazy.

Point being, theres unstable people out there. tis all. and they are so talented...their talents end up driving them insane

What does that make me? Well, Im semi-talented. I enjoy paying attention. and I listen.
I've learned a lot from many of the "Syds" Ive known.

my theory is....some people get so close to what I call the Source.

the Source of music....where it all came from. and its so beautiful and unending...it drives many people mad.

Thats just my fanciful theory.But, Ive learned somethings.

But, Ive always been a practical type person...so heres my advice.

IF you feel you need to get crazy...do so. Dont argue. just do it. however, have at least one person on hand to help u out.

recognize the innate inspiring force of life....almost anything it seems...to a normal person....can be fodder for an interesting song.

read the paper, watch people and eavesdrop, listen....cuz...inspiration is everywhere.

And realize...that the greatest artistic advancements of human history...most of them were built on taking a risk.

so feel free to risk things...

take care

--k.