Every day is a great day for me. I cant quite think of one day that has been more spectacular in events than another. They all have special moments. Such as right now, its actually 4am so its not quite day yet. None the less, I’m sitting here listening to some Bill Evans and enjoying the moment. Thats all it takes for me to have a great day 🙂
However I went to a Scott Tinkler gig a couple weeks back and that show has been on my mind ever since, so maybe that day could be regarded as being extra special. I got in for free, the line up included Steve Magnusson, a truly spectacular local musician(guitar player). The venue was actually a tiny old church in the heart of Geelong which has been buried by the urban uprising and now hides in a small backstreet full of coffee and book shops. The church is now a bar, Ironically.
Anyway, ther was no stage, the band was just situated in the rear corner of the venue and I managed to take a seat right next to them. Scotts horn was about 2ft from my face, and considering the energy he plays with, possibly I could have sat somewhere less deafening.
The improvisation was truly transcending. The entire group, of whom normally don’t play together and likely hadn’t even rehearsed for the gig. Played with more feeling and continuity than most rehearsing bands could achieve with years of practice.
The music penetrated my inner most being and has since been buzzing away within me.
Having said that, I retract my statement. That show was definately one of the greater moments in my life. :p
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