Lessons learned

Posted on Monday, 26 March 2007 18:50 by David Gorsline
  • A headset does not fit over a cheap hairnet without shredding it.
  • Performing a relaxation exercise (yoga Corpse pose) on the deck—while sound is running through its cues (thunder, fire exits announcement, a eggshell crack for the elephant bird that sounds like a chainsaw) and while lights has one of the electric pipes pulled in to change an instrument—requires great concentration.
  • When you’re looking for the high note, close your eyes, relax (!), and just let go.
  • And most of all,

    When you’re jouncing along
    On a road full of ruts,
    Getting jeered by a throng
    And performing for nuts,
    Tell yourself how lucky you are!

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