Yes, it has been just a little while, so there is much to tell. Firstly, my reason for not posting an entry for a while: college.
As some of you may know, I graduated high school last year, which means this year, I join the multitudes of college students trying to prepare themselves for a lifelong career. My goal is to go to the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA, but since that will require miraculous funding, I will be attending Central Piedmont Community College here in Charlotte until I have adequate money to achieve my goal. While at CPCC, I will be studying for an Associate's in Fine Arts (with a focus in music, obviously). This semester, I will be taking four general education classes, as well as Jazz ensemble. Class starts next Monday, so I am getting anxious. I think at this point, though, I am about as prepared as I am going to be.
Things have been going well in S.I.Q. world. I received my new effects processor pedal, and have already achieved some fantastic tones with it. I even used it to re-record my part in one of the two singles that we will be bringing to you soon. Speaking of which, all recording for them is completely finished, so now we move on to mixing. It shouldn't be too long now, before you are able to play them in your car or on your iPod to get psyched up for the whole album.
After three weeks of not having a drummer at practice, we are finally going to have Paul back in the rehearsal room. Surgery, vacation, and work have all kept him unavailable for practices. This Saturday, however, we will all be jamming again, and we have A LOT of new song riffs and ideas that all need to be played out. This makes us all very happy.
Dream Theater's new album comes out in just over a month! I will certainly be buying it the day it comes out. The moment it is announced, I will be on iTunes. Or maybe I should buy the CD...
Now that all the news is done, it's music sharing time. Here's what I've been listening to this week:
"Moonrise" by Nevermore. Thank you Phil for letting me borrow James' CD.
"A Change of Seasons" by Dream Theater. This one's a bit of a long one, so if you're going to give it a listen, get comfortable.
"Fatal Tragedy" by Dream Theater. Really, I've been listening to this whole album, so go check it out. It's a must listen.
"Cage of Me" by Andromeda. The guys will agree with me, this one is a proggy adrenaline pumper.
"One Winged Angel" from Final Fantasy: Advent Children. It is simply awesome.
For those of you going to college this year, I'm right there with you. I wish you all the best!
Cole Millward
S.I.Q. bassist
