Thursday, August 23, 2007
Need a good jam?
Hey brothers and sisters of Leaven...
I've been thinking. We haven't had a reason to jam, nor a place to play for a few months now, and it almost seems that Leaven isn't Leaven anymore. But I know this isn't the case, coz as soon as there's a gig, I know we'll all be back in gear again.
I know the I myself have been busy with things, namely, Jubilate, my personal life, and work. And I'm sure all of you have been busy too, with 'A' Level exams, Army, Poly, weddings, family.
What I wanna say is that, if any of you wanna jam, and would like my presence there either to teach, to listen, or to simply jam, I'll always be there if you ask. Please don't feel like I don't wanna jam with Leaven anymore (if you feel that way lah) coz I am always up for a good jam.
I know of a good outdoor place where we can 'tong' jam (acoustic), where our dear percussion boys can beat their drums as loud as they want, and our singers can 'shout it from the mountaintop' so to speak. Details as follows:
Bedok Reservoir (Bus 65, 66 from Circuit Road, Bus 22 from Upper Paya Lebar)
Sheng Shiong Supermarket Carpark, Level 5
It's really a good place for practice, only drawback is that there isn't a power-point so amps are out of the question. It's openair, no roof, so it overlooks the reservoir. Nearest HDB block is 200meters away, so sound levels are no issue. Really. I jam there so many times, middle of the night also, police come, police go. Serious. It's cool and windy, and if it rains, there's a sheltered area any of you could use.
So far, this is the best free outdoor, non-public disturbing place I've found. Here's one avenue some of you can use for jamming, hanging out, just making music and learning the main thing in an outing, where you can learn from and with each other.
I guess that's all I have to say for now. My main purpose is to let you know that 'jamming', not practice, is the key to becoming a better player, and a better band. And that I'm there as your reference and guide, and as a fellow musician, anytime you ask for it.
Cheers Leaven. =0)
Clifford@1:48 PM | 1 comments |
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