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Nothing Lasts Forever ...
I would like to share something I had written many years ago.
While my circumstances have shifted since I wrote this, the words still ring true and it accurately reflects my attitude towards music in general. Enjoy!
Nothing Lasts Forever ...
I am a freelance violinist. Those who know me well, know that I freelance by choice, for many reasons. Foremost - freelancing fits best into my current lifestyle. Creatively - I find my music is more alive and vibrant when I have the opportunity to play a variety of styles with a variety of musicians - it's one of the reasons I had enjoyed the jam scene in the Lehigh Valley PA so much.
That being said, there are differences between freelancing and playing in an established band, the biggest difference being the spontaneity, which is what I love about it. Successful freelancing requires a quick ear and the ability to blend in easily. A freelancer might not be as "tight" as a regular band member but what they generally bring to the table is freshness and often a welcome new quality to an existing scene.
The downside of freelancing is its impermanence; hence, sooner or later, all things must end. Sometimes endings can be traumatic - my point of view is that they don't have to be. The goal in music is to continually grow and stretch and create anew, and sometimes musicians will travel divergent paths in their quest for that "perfect sound". I respect and honor that, and so I would hope that as ventures come to a close, there will never be any hard feelings, for there is always a new door to open for every one that closes (and no door ever has to stay shut).
So, for all those musicians who have given me the opportunity to play with them in the past, who may have moved on to other ventures - and for all those I have left in my quest for something new - please know that my door is always open, and I welcome the opportunity to hear you play in whatever setting you choose for yourself.
As always, Thanks For The Music!
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Nothing Lasts Forever ...
