Dreams

Sunday Nov 23, 2003

Weekends are always a tough time to add to this journal. Between DJing and trying to use the time to get caught up I actually have less downtime on the weekend than during the work week.

So tonight I found myself at another wedding. It had a very unique flare in that they hired a Hula Style Band. Great group. They had nice harmony vocals and good instrumental chemistry, although the songs all sounded the same. Anyway seein the band got me thinking more about my the near future and my move to Los Angeles. The fact is working in the wedding industry is a sweet, sweet gig. There is a lot of money to be made, its never dull, and 9 times out of 10 the people are really nice. That being said, I am starting to realize that it is clear I will be a wedding singer before 2004 is out. It is the logical merging of my DJing and Musical skills. It pays even better, I get to expose myself as a musician (not like Michael Jackson does though(bad joke)), and I get to practice playing for people which will help me further become a strong and engaging performer.

When I step back from my last statement, I think, "Me, a wedding singer?" I start to wonder what the hell I'm doing. How can it be that I am dropping everything to pursue music? Thats reckless, irresponsible, beneath my ability. These thoughts flow in and out of my head. Yet no one seems to be taking issue with it but me. Everyone has been more than supportive and I really have no reason to doubt because when I'm not busy entertaining negative thoughts I'm kicking ass and taking names. I am doing everything I can to get to a professional level and to make myself a decent living from doing what I love and want to do. But still its hard to shut off those voices in the back of your head sometimes. When you see your friends going to law school, med school, working the corporate ladder, getting married, and I'm envisioning myself singing at weddings next fall; well it can be a jagged pill to swallow.

But alas if not now, when? This is my time and this is my turn. I don't want to do all of those other things. I may have the skills but they just aren't me. I'm not a lawyer or a doctor. I have stories to tell and songs to sing. I will be a musician full time no matter what it takes!

I think my LA life will consist of a full time job in the industry doing sound editing, starting band that does both originals and full cover sets, and really getting RoundRecords launched with my home studio. It will be awesome! :)

Thanks for reading through that banter. Check out all of the now active links on the page. Whats this? Yes they all work!! Check em out! Also, please feel free to write in with comments, jeremy@jeremyround.com. Also feel free to shop for music here and to purchase a Build-Your-Song. You will love it!!!!

I leave you with this....Wildcats 6-6, can I get a Motorcity Bowl?

GO CATS!

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Sunday Nov 23, 2003