So I've been doing all that Christmas stuff. Even when you're unemployed, it takes so much time. My step-father made a part of the experience I was looking forward to completely forgettable, while my step-mother helped make the holidays more wonderful as she always does. Other than that, my immediate family is strewn throughout the state of Ohio and it's neighbors, so I don't get to see everyone but I talk to everybody a bit. It's a holiday. Christmas just doesn't mean that much as I get older, but that's fine. All that's important is that the people I love are okay and I get to spend some time with them.
On to more current matters, I'm writing this post from my beaten laptop as the power supply for my PC is dying. It's that, or the motherboard is going, and I'm betting that's not the issue. I'm going to get it looked at on Wednesday, but until then I'm kinda going through withdrawal. Eh, what can you do? On the positive, I'm going to get the power supply replaced for free courtesy of my brother. Thanks bro! But on the negative, I can't play any of my Steam purchased games for a few days. Boo! Whatever, I'll live.
I'm feeling the itch to write about music again, but I'm going to give it a little while. I'm working on a proposal for the 33 1/3 book series about Beck's Odelay, so I'm going to pour my heart into it. I'll let everyone know what happens, and if it doesn't happen I'm going to try and write it anyway, but if I do it on my own I'll share my proposal here eventually. If this does work out, I'm going to see if I can talk to some of the other artists about albums I've always wanted more info on. The Avalanches' Since I Left You is high on that list, especially after finding an unreleased, even earlier and more complete version of the album earlier in 2013. And yes, I might post that here eventually, but if you really want a copy you should just send me an e-mail. I get the impression that Modular or whomever don't like that record being shared, despite some versions of the album not being available to the average listener, and as this version is unreleased... Whatever, I want to respect copyright holders, but let's face it, if you knew there was a superior version of something you loved, with bits and pieces that were supposed to be there but were removed because a label wanted way too much cash for a two-second sample, wouldn't you want to hear it? That said, John Oswald is also on my list, with regards to plunderphonic and Plexure. There are many more, but I don't want to get ahead of myself. And who knows, the Avalanches might eventually release their follow-up album, though that probably depends on whether anyone will pony up the funds for sample clearance.
Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I'm still alive. I'm going to play some Prince and prepare some pork chops for dinner. As always, drop me a line if you want to talk or have any questions. Peace!
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