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We were recently contacted by Justin St. Vincent. He has started a site which asks one simple question?

"What do you believe is the spiritual significance of music?"
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I believe art and music are a chance to speak truth. It is the common language of souls around the world and binds us all regardless of religious traditions or upbringing or intellectual understanding. As a composer, music is a personal revelation. A revelation of choice, and love and something in the universe greater than self.

I am especially drawn the power of instrumental music. It frees us from the world of duplicity. Words and concepts. It allows a brief chance to venture beyond intellect. Music is present in the now. In the act of it's creation and performance, the moment is savored. Tomorrow is unimportant.

Music is a gift.

-Jonathan - Montana Skies

Overall, I have been really happy with the switch over to using software based effects for looping and other effects.  Everything worked great on our mini-tour last weekend.  The main problem is with the Guitar Rig Kontrol pedal.  It clicks.  Loudly.  It uses the silver button style switches.  I have had these on other pedals where the click was not as noticeable. Unfortunately the switches on the Guitar Rig foot control make very loud click when they engage.  When using this louder songs it's not a problem.  For softer songs though, it is very distracting. An audience member even mentioned it after our gig in Gulfport.  I have come up with a temporary workaround using the Boss FS-5u footswitch as an external pedal option for controlling the start of loops.  I think I will give the Behringer FCB-1010 pedal a try.  It works via midi and I have read several good reviews in regards to using it with the Guitar Rig software.

Jenn and I had ear molds made this morning. I was a little nervous to have the impressions based on my experiences with dental impressions. I absolutely hate getting those. Gag. Anyway, my apprehension was unfounded because the ear impressions were completely painless and discomfort free. It's a little hard to believe all that goo fits in your head though.

Our molds were for getting some new in-ear monitors (earbuds). We've been using the Shure earbud style monitors that are a universal fit. We were recommended to try the molded earbuds though, as they really improve the quality of the sound dramatically, especially in the the bass ranges. We'll be sending our molds off to Livewires soon. Can't wait to get them back and try them out.