'Tis The Season by Ben Paturzo
The Christmas season, to me, is as much a season for giving thanks as the Thanksgiving season. Here, in the Land That Knows Two Oceans, the PCA (Politically Correct American) folks refer to this time as the "Holiday Season." You know you've lived too long when these PCA's start referring to Christmas trees as "Holiday" trees. Lord. I have had the good fortune, these past several months, to be connected with a group of talented misfits, here at the old Circle K ranch, furiously churning out pieces to entertain and, hopefully, to enlighten you. Things have slowed down for me, in terms of producing for Wusik Sound Magazine. I can blame the holidays, working extra at my day job, becoming re-acquainted with some of my other interests, such as 3D animation and design, but the truth is probably closest to just plain being lazy. I can tell you there are quite a few articles from me coming down
the pike. There will be reviews of instruments and sound libraries, articles on Additive Synthesis and VST instrument design, plus a number of get-to-know pieces on the amazing people creating wonders for us to play with. Wow. Makes me want to stick around. What I wanted to say, though, is thanks for reading and spreading the news about WSM. I very much enjoy reporting and opining for you. I am thankful for having met the fascinating people whose stories have appeared in WSM. I am also thankful for being a part of that group of aforementioned misfits, some of which I have, at times, been irritated with, and, at other times, been delighted with. Go figure.
Merry Christmas to all, and a Happy New Year!
December 2011
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