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Yeah, old. Sounding like my parents!

I was reading an article in TapeOp magazine about the band Xiu Xiu. Okay, I'll be the first to admit that I don't consider them to be the most talented musicians in the world, nor that I consider much experimental music to be "music" ... on the other hand, they have gigs and tour (unlike me!). But, I'm reading and come across this quote from the band's founder:

   I can't put across the emotion I want to by fingering a 
   chord because I can't play well enough. But I can try
   to glue an array of smashy peeps together in a way 
   that creates that feeling.

So, instead of learning his craft, which I figured would be to create music and/or learn to play a guitar (better) ... instead he patches discordant sounds together.

I guess there is a reason I don't have many gigs or tour ... or care.

If it makes you feel any better (prolly not) I'd never even heard of them ::)

Ahh, no ... it doesn't make me feel better. Mind you, I'm not feeling badly :) Just confused :)

If you want to hear these folks they are on the 'net ... with video, so I'm led to believe.

Now, can you post a message that doesn't make me feel old?

Best,

Due diligence is an age-old concept, Bob. Centuries older than you.
Bullshit is an age-old ploy promoters resort to when their entertainers are "all show and no go". Also, centuries older than you.

By contrast you are but an infant. Without the diapers.