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by Ben James on Fri Jun 4th, 2004 at 04:06:05 PM CST
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I do remember our drunken conversation Bill! Or was that just me that was drunk. I have to say though that I do place perhaps more importance than you on track selection. Perhaps appreciation is a better word that importance. I appreciate immensely the guys, like you, that are out there hunting tunes, on the net, digging the crates. Perhaps this skill is being eroded, or has been eroded, by the internet and mailing lists notifying us of new releases, but I still feel I'm behind several other guys when it comes to the latest tunes. I just can't help feeling a bit cheeky simply checking the charts, and ordering tunes minutes later with the click of a mouse button.

That said, I do agree that the most important skill is sequence. I've only been playing for a short time and in decent places for an even shorter time, but I'm learning every gig about how to build the floor with the right vibe, not exhausting the crowd but keeping the energy dynamic. In this sense, I'd feel somewhat out of my league mixing in the company of the Soul Good crew. I guess thats what I really meant by my comment regarding 'I wouldn't have any new tunes to play'. Nevertheless, I have so much to learn and I would love to check out a show soon.

Finally, I think your attitude to sharing the wealth so to speak in spreading the word on the new tunes is mature and generous.

Anyway, this week's been a tough week of lectures, assignments, and overly deep Soul Good posts! I haven't bought a new tune for 8 days now. It's time to get irresponsibly drunk and talk @#% to strangers!

Enjoy your weekends, gigs, and hopefully catch you out soon.

Ben James.

P.S. I have a white 1984 Sigma sedan. Willing to trade for any new release 12".

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