For the last 6 months, 1/2 my work has been in the studio...usually from 2:00 PM Sunday afternoon until 6-8 Monday evening. The tension and pressure to complete is insane. The compensation is ridiculous.

I LOVE IT!

The one thing missing is people. The end product is mixed under a voice-over. 1/2 or more isn't even music, it's more sound effects or sound reinforcement.

Nothing is real time.

I'm thinking of taking on another 26 hour session a week and giving up live playing completely.

Since I'm not an entertainer, I could live with the change, but I really believe music is meant to be played for
PEOPLE.

What do you think? While I've been involved in session work for over 50 years, I've ALWAYS had a live gig and have appreciated the relationship with supporters in the audience.

Any thoughts? Doing two sessions a week would involve 400 miles of driving (5 hours) and 52 hours of work: minimum.


Russ