Editing, music, beer and mixing paint

Musicians are people too

Standing tall but no longer idols

I hate to say it, since I have always been against it, but I really did look up to people in bands.  They always seemed so cool as they played their instruments and people screamed and cheered their names.  Like a child living a fantasy.

However, with the conclusion of this piece, it's safe to say that I don't see them in quite the same light.  It felt good to know that they have normal lives and don't go out and partake in drugs, alcohol and women every night after a show.  Although, there may be a few beers or shots involved.

Knowing that the people laying down the tracks are able to blend so well into society is fun to think about.  Who else might be a night-owl local rockstar?  Don't be so quick to judge the next person you see staring off into the distance, they could be writing the next big hit in their mind.

Drinking while doing homework

I had so much fun working on this piece.  Not only did I get to watch some great live local bands, but I also had the oppotunity to really get to know the band members and, naturally, have some beer.  Responsibly of course.  There should be more chances to enjoy a nice adult beverage while working in the field. 

Thanks to this feature, I have also found a new passion: producing and editing.  The time spent in front of my computer, snack wrappers around my desk, seemed to fly as I looked into transitions and playing with audio.  Having some experience within the programs themselves helped me get the ball rolling, but I had no idea it was going to continue to get faster.  Needless to say, I might be playing with the editing software a lot in the coming months.  My time editing reminded me of a band before they take the stage.  Lining everything up, checking the sound, making sure that everything is in place, all the equipment is working and finally producing the final piece.

Follow the leader

Be sure to follow me @Zamora_Gabe on twitter and check back on the blog to see what adventure lies ahead.  Ever had a fun experience with a band member or a memorable moment from a concert that you would like to share?  Leave it in the comments and let's have some fun!

Local show with a not so local feel

Aeronotiqz showcase local artists

Aeronotiqz brought together a number of artists at Lola's Bar in Fort Worth right off of 7th Street this past week.  The show was there to promote up and coming artists as well as further spread the word about the Aeronotiqz company.  

There were some difficulties with the start of the show, since the event that took place at the bar before the Aeronotiqz Victory Lap event ran over their time limit.  Due to this, there was a mix up with what time the show was moved to and some of the fans were not able to make it.

Even with this unfortunate turn of events, most of the artists made it to the stage after the delay and people gathered for the event.  I was shocked to see how well all of the artists performed as well.  I was expecting more of a local feel, but these artists showed that despite the local appeal, they have widespread potential.

No X's on these hands

It always makes me laugh when I see underage people at a show trying vigorously to wash the X's off of the back of their hands, mostly because I was there once upon a time, only to be denied once they go to the bar and don't have the proper identification or the actual nerve to go through with it.  Still, being one of maybe five people with a beer in hand doesn't make me feel special.

I have always been a huge fan of going to local shows and seeing what my area has to offer the musical world.  So when I do make it to a show where the music has some pizzaz to it that makes me say, "I could listen to this in the car," it's even better.

I was a bit discouraged after interviewing "Scar" and finding out that the show was being pushed back even further.  But his optimism and his fans around him made me stick it out and I was happy I did.  The acts that took the stage thoroughly impressed me.  It had a lot to do with the fact that they were all so young and still had so much room for musical prowess.  I can recall a time when I played with a band in high school, but of course I wouldn't be typing this blog had I stuck it out.

Worth a look

I reported from the event live on my twitter @Zamora_Gabe so be sure to check it out and let's hear about your thoughts on local bands and shows you've attended, or maybe you want to reminise about a time when you were on stage feeling invincible.  Have a show coming up?  Shoot me an email and maybe I'll check it out and you could appear on the blog!