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To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive - Robert Louis Stevenson

I thought this was interesting. To me it means that the process of learning to be great on this instrument should be more exciting than actually being great on it.

I've always loved practicing and studying music more than anything.

Which ties in with another quote. Some asked Pablo Casals why he still needed to practice long hours at age 80. He said 'Because I have the notion that I'm getting better.' That kills me!!!

So what does that quote mean to you?

Quarter Tone Vibraphone

This guy is a character and a real trip, it seems. Watch the video and watch towards the end when the shot pulls out on his vibes.

See the castors? so these just stand up and roll. Also they're electronic.

So this cat is in india trying to eek out a living and make this instrument work with his music as well as pop music. He's added some quarter tones. Seems like he's smart.

I Dig This

I was checking this out. I dig this guys hands. They seem pretty fluid to me. He's improvising the piece and I like his melodies also. he studies at Peabody under ??? Van Sice a great percussionist and teacher.

A Jazz piece I wrote, please play! "It's Alright, It's Coo"

Hi everyone.

This is a minor blues tune I wrote called: "It's Alright, it's Coo"

I would love to put a recording of someone playing it either solo or with a group on my new website which will be running in a couple weeks.

Please try it out!

Intros are cool too! And you don't necessarly have to play the written coda, up to you.

Joe

Happy Birthday Tony - From Holger - "Nardis"

Hi Tony!
All the very best from your friends and supporters in Germany!
I attached a live recording from the 22nd of June, where I played a solo version of Nardis. I totally (!!!!!!!!!) dig your groove, timing and phrasing when you are playing solo! I hope your influence is (a bit) recognizable!
Keep up the perfect work!
Greeting from Holger
P.S.: The picture shows me and Florian Poser right after the performance!