I am usually not one for nostalgia, despite the apparent subject matter of The Building’s music. Yet it seems like an appropriate time to do a “last year/new year” themed writing here.
In many ways 2011 was a really terrible year (personally). Upon first glance the only good thing that happened (and probably the best thing to happen!) was that I got married. Which can surely trump an otherwise crumby 364 days. But other than that, things were slow, the summer was hot, goals were passed over, disappointments arose…I felt like I didn’t get anywhere.But then I looked back at my calendar for the past year and realized that it is just self pitying boo hoo bullshit. 2011 wasn’t bad at all. For starters, things got going here at Primary; we had our first showcase, first release (In One Wind), and produced three other records which are ready to release early this year (The Building, Gym Deer, and Pony Of Good Tidings). Although its not the most widely known group of artists yet, I had a great time and feel honored and inspired to have been a part of these albums. Each musical thing I did this year was a challenge, which is the most I could want.
So now in year end list tradition here is a group of inspiring recordings/things that happened this year:
In One Wind – How Bright A Shadow!
Ben Von Wildenhaus – Great Melodies From Around
Those Lavender Whales – Tomahawk Of Praise
Any recordings Claude Rosen sent me
Dave Scanlon’s solo guitar piece we recorded for some compilation that may or may not be released yet
Go see Little Women perform live
New tracks from Pattern Is Movement
Seeing Bon Iver’s latest incarnation
Getting my first professional massage
So with that I resolve to take 2012 by storm. There is lots to do and a year goes fast. So take this first week and listen to the above recordings and then get ready to bump new jams once they come!
