Well, this past Sunday was a milestone for me. For the first time in nearly 8 years, I'm involving myself in an actual live band again. Burgess Penguin has officially been launched, with myself, Jeff M who plays keys, guitar and trumpet, Jeremy D on drums and percussion (although he couldn't make yesterdays jam/rehearsal) and me primarily on fretless bass.
The musical thrust, pure improv baby!! It draws on our collective experiences and influences, not to mention odd quirks. Jeff and I both share a ridiculous love of the 1960's Batman TV series for one. What came out with just two of us sounded something like a hilariously nightmarish collision of King Crimson, Bernard Hermann, circus music, cartoonish passages and surf just for starters.
And to set the mood, I attached "Bat--" labels to all gear, and even the plastic penguin on top of the TV (yes I do have a NON-EXPLODING penguin sitting on top of the TV center).
Much fun had by all, a lot of it was recorded, and we will make our first appearance next month locally @ Earthshaking Music's open mic night in Atlanta.
My whole attitude on it, I don't want the audience to say either, "that was nice" or "that sucked", but rather, WHAT THE BLOODY HELL WAS THAT???"
QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK!!!!
