It’s that time of year again; the time when we index the past year and assess where we’re at and where we’re heading. Most of 2008, I was concentrating on where I was heading, quite literally and physically. I’ve now arrived here in the Pacific Northwest, securing the place I’ve desired and the work I’ve desired, so it looks like, from where I’m sitting, at least, that 2009 will be about refining. Polishing the already beautiful gems I have and adoring them, taking extra care to appreciate their uniqueness.
Still in a slight state of transition with a whole new universe to discover, I want to make sure I listen more and talk less while I chart my path. For any of you who know me, this is BIG. I tend to “interject” while others are speaking, and trying to not do so is a challenge, but one I’m ready to take on.
I want to also learn the bass guitar, a la Kim Deal. Or maybe like Aston “Family Man” Barrett, of Bob Marley and the Wailers fame. Or George Porter, or Bootsie Collins – I wanna bring the funk, ya know? Or Mike Rutherford, for any of you Genesis fans…Or perhaps I’ll just spend 2009 trying to rack my brain to see how many bassists I can name. Besides Getty Lee.
Happy New Year!
burton sauls says
Check out this bass player: Tina Weymouth
http://flickr.com/photos/bonton/283867690/
So tres cool
Well, OK, here’s the whole shebang search result (not just mine):
http://flickr.com/search/?q=tina+weymouth+&m=text
Kathie Basten says
I am with the Bootsie Collins choice of course !!
hope 2009 is a great year for you,
Kathie, Abbie and Molly
Ack says
Good luck with your resolution Darbs. I have to say that I hope you don’t swing too far in the other direction. We enjoy your “interjections” it’s part of your delightful character.
Love ya.
Ack
evil vince says
I’d like to give shouts to Juan Nelson, Robbie Shakespeare, James Jamerson and Carol Kaye.
Or how about Lorna Doom from the Germs.
Let the rhythm hit ’em.
Always bring the low end.
Gary says
The only problem with interjections is they tend to be construed as,permissable before the right to interject is earned. Case in point; your 71/2 month old siblings Kizzie and Mokie. They’re now beginning, having witnessed your technique at the age of 41/2 months, to interject and, even worse, are demanding to have the last word (bark.) Wonder where they got that from? Gar
Mag says
I am learning the drums, maybe we can start a band?
Mark Buban says
Darby!
How are you? For some reason I thought about your blog at the serene hour of 4:52 a.m. CST. Interesting that I read this now, especially after dropping to 183 pounds from 209 since March 12th and still going, that stuff around the waist is fighting me! I’ve been “saying” for years that I want to get into shape and it is finally happening. As for the bass, good for you! I have to start getting ready to record myself and the band hasn’t rehearsed in over a year…not good for me as I don’t sit around the house and practice unless I have goals that motivate me. Anyway, I recommend Jaco Pastorius’ first record or “Hejira” by Joni Mitchell as he plays on that album. I can’t say I’ll ever be as good as him but it’s really something to behold. He plays with Pat Metheny on “Bright Size Life” which is also very good. Geddy Lee is amazing as well. Bootsy is the man as well. Norwood Fisher of Fishbone is great, check out “Truth and Soul.” I could really go on and on but will get back to the laundry…say hello to David…I’ll let you know when I head to Portland next…take care.