i can't believe this either
Current mood:  amused

I scheduled a rehearsal for later this month with the drummer and bassist who will be featured on my new album.

I can't believe this either.

These guys are ready to go and that works for me. But I've  been down this road lots of times. Everyone starts off excited and ready to sink their teeth into things. And then the euphoria wears off. So unlike past times, I am treating this more like a business than I should. There has to be fun, which is why we play music in the first place. But let's face it, I don't have the greatest track record when it comes to musicians. You can blame me, it's cool. I can safely say that I knew too many musicians whose hearts were never into the music. Was "something to do" until something bigger and better came along. And you know something? It never happened for them. Meanwhile I rolled on...

The drummer and bassist are pros for sure. No p**syfooting with them, they get down to brass tacks, which is great. Again, this explains my new attitude towards this album. I've never been more driven to produce something so meaningful and, yes, HEAVY! The guys tell me how intense and aggressive the music is, even in rough demo form. Will this be the heaviest album? I don't know for sure. One thing is certain...

I'm about to steal back my thunder.