1) I’m gonna miss the *hell* out of Ryan.
That said, I’m really glad we’re all moving forward with Harmaline. I’ve been going back over the last 2 (!!) years of our material, communications, and plans (failed or successful) and it’s been a great journey. When we started doing Harmaline proper, I was tenuous due to my recent breakup w/The Secret Life. Shit just felt unfinished.
However, working hard and focused with Jeremy & Ryan has resulted in what I consider to be some of the finest music I’ve ever been part of. I firmly believe that the individual skills & musical talents of each member of Harmaline has greatly increased since we started professionally working together.
Much has transpired, and I feel like we’re a family. Almost everything each individual member creates is sent to the others for consideration. Having folks like Omar Torres and Matt Jeanes on board, if even peripherally, is entirely rewarding.
I really like working with adults. I find myself a control freak sometimes - not so much that I have to be incontrol, but I find it difficult to delegate. Thankfully, Jeremy’s got a history of working in professional music, which helps both Ryan & I out a lot. I can count on my bandmates.
It’s now time to hit the ground running. As I listen to past jams in my basement, I hear so much sonic potential. Now it’s time to channel it, focus it, and show the world what sorts of esoteric awesomeness can come from drunk, southern assholes.
-t