When I met my present wife, my musicmaking was fairly dormant. Our musical energies went into listening and dancing to traditional jazz.
Since my personal music revival a few years ago, my wife has been very supportive, and does not mind the change in sounds emanating most of the time from the stereo system, or the lengthy practice hours and occasional band practice in the house. She does not play an instrument or know much about the music, but occasionally comes along to gigs and dances, sometimes bringing friends or helping with organization.
How does your spouse, life partner, close friend, or current squeeze relate to your addiction?
BECAUSE of my "addiction" - I have no spouse, life partner, close friend, or current squeeze....
That's a fair cop, I suppose.
(My dog loves me...)
((Then again, my fiddle IS my wife...and she loves The Music too.))
My wife is very supportive of me and my fiddle. She has a Gr.X! conservatory diploma for piano and plays along with me mostly on pop tunes. She is not that interested in Celtic tunes but does encourage me to keep at it. She is most strict on timing and playing on tune. Her sense of hearing the slightest off tune note, is really uncanny and insists that I play the note until I get it exactly right
Thats great bill,
For me its always been pretty obvious for all my girlfriends that music is my first love......
We are presently expecting a baby, so at this time i will accede and put the fiddle down!
I have recieved a few death threats relating to the drum kit and the early hours of the morning!
My two older kids were both raised to consider this quite normal and sleep happily through the loudest of kitchin sessions, and they can be pretty damn raucous.
Love me, love my fiddle!
Take this from a long time married lady with 2 kids (one with autism) - you need your own interests. My hubby has a couple of interests (old/rare books and wood working) and mine is music and cooking. We share interests (Red Sox) of course, and the kids.
I've been playing music (old folk and some kid stuff) for my daughter. And, she likes the place where I play a session. It's nice to be able to branch out to another form of music just for me.
Like Fr. Jack, I'm unattached. My friends, relatives and next-door neighbour (who welcomes anything musical penetrating his walls) all get their share. Most are appreciative, not all - but nobody has yet tried to persuade me to give it up.
I have my own sound engineer - and he's also my biggest critic.
He told me I didn't do enough practise. Now I do, he complains that I'm "always upstairs sawing that thing in two!!" But I always put dinner in front of him before I disappear so he doesn't moan often!
When he sound engineers at festivals, I can disappear off to sessions. - The final argument is usually financial and I just point out how much less my instruments cost than his PA system!!
I also condider my fiddle my addiction and have no human "soul mate". My friends aren't into music and sometims I wonder what we have in common. May times I find myself out with the crowd wondering how I can escape early to go home and fiddle.
I cant speak for bills wife, but any musician of caliber will understand this. It is a basic. Singing is the first instrument in the 'classical' world.
I don't consider music to be an addiction, i consider it to be part of me, So if i didn't have it i would be disabled. I could in theory choose not to use it as i could choose not to use my left foot.
Mary, widen your circle of friends would be my suggestion, there is so much joy to be had in the sharing of this part of us.
I simply chose many many years ago that i would simply not go out drinking sociably . Im sure i lost friends through this decision, but i have gained many more.
Im not sure this is relevant to the thread but, i was taught to surround myself with people with positive attitude, The energy of the people you surround yourself with is a part of the 'food' you put into your body, Try and limit the cr@p food you eat and protect yourself from negative people and attitudes.
This point about food, although im sure many fine players eat sh*te [ and drink far too much porter!] One of my teachers was very aware that the food you eat, reflects itself in your energy levels, which reflects itself in your playing.
My wife knew she married a craic-addict and a life-long musician from day one. There music be a special place in heaven for those unfortunates like my girl who married a banjo player....
My husband is a musician. We met in college, hooked up after symphony rehearsal (he played trombone, I was in the violin section). He's always played in a rock band, gigging since jr. high. I've always played in symphonies string quartets, other chamber stuff, from an early age until just recently. We've always had bands rehearsing in our house, if not my husband's, my children's (punk, metal). He quit playing in bands, I quit symphony. We now play together, blending lots of stuff. We are learning trad together from a fomer student. My husband teaches guitar in public schools, jr/sr high.
My ex-wife (well, one of them, at least) is still my favorite person to session with. She's the reason I play in the first place, and I look forward to playing with her for a long time to come... Weird, I know...
My g/f has never actually heard me play, other than by myself. That will change at some point soon, I'm sure... So far, she hasn't complained about all the Irish music in the car! She seems interested in the music, and asks a lot of questions about it... I even played the banjo for her, and she didn't run away screaming! So I am hopeful
I grew up doing music and then put it away for about 20 years. I have recently begun again. I think it's a bit baffling to my man (who says he's not musical but I've heard him noodle on my dulcimer so I know he could be), but as I get better at it he seems to like it. It's all his fault, anyway. He's the one who gave me the iPod full of Irish music that made me want to learn.
Oh Pete!
You left the door truly wide open!!
What an understanding current "other half" you have, when you're looking forward to playing with the ex for a long time to come!!!
Such understanding!
Firstly, we usually sit down.
Secondly, preferably to my right, so we don't have duelling between her flute and my 'zouk. ( See early question about the best instrument for poking with. )
We met through traditional music ( on the tube, I was carrying a dulcimer ) and half-an-hour later at a folk club.
She's as much of a session-hound as I am, but, apart from one acoustic background quartet with friends, won't come out and play gigs.
PS. Pete, where's Zina these days, we miss her ready wit ?
I have a very musical boyfriend, which is nice as when i get excited about my fiddle he understands why its a big deal. He's a piano player himself but our love of music is the same. Sometimes though i get the impression he's not that interested in my excited rants, though i guess maybe its understandable, i do tend to go on slightly.
I agree with jig, love me, love my fiddle!
Z is in London at the moment, Pete. Just got finished doing stuff with the Return To Camden Town festival. She'll be off in that part of the world for a while...
And "Love me, love my banjo" doesn't have quite the same ring to it
My first hubby was a pretty good jazz/pop guitarist. Stangely enough, though, I always had to supply him with chords when we (seldomly) played Irish music together. My second husband adores listening to classical, jazz and (now thanks to me) Irish. He enjoys the weekly session and he can even sing on key! (but not at the session)
To NCRC
My wife's concern is not when i am playing Irish music but when playing pop. She seldom listens to my playing when doing so alone but when with her it's either play on tune or tune out.
"Jig "
My wife is also a 2nd soprano and sings beautifully. She has sung solo in church but prefers choirs and does get very exasperated when a fellow choir member sings off key ,she is not too appreciative but manges to hold her mouth.
I don't know where my soulmate stands. I don't know where my soulmate is.
If you happen to spot her--she is not too young, not too old, with the body of a swimsuit model, the brain of a rocket scientist, a huge family fortune, and a loyal, forgiving nature--please let me know.
Very supportive. He likes to have music in the house. He goes backpacking, I go to music camp, sometimes in farflung places. In fact, we were inspired to honeymoon in Ireland because of trad, and we wanted to see the country where the music came from (this was back in '82, before I even started playing, and the Celtic Tiger was yet to roar).
Ted ("he") does have a regrettable affinity for syrupy pseudoCeltic, unfortunately (think Aine MInogue) and not more than occasional tolerance for much Scottish including my Shetland obsession and the likes of the Tannahill Weavers and Old Blind Dogs. Well, that's what iPODs are for, and so we co-exist with these differences.
Overall, he's wonderful about it (and most things, really).
My soulmate has stuck with me for 22 years now, never suspecting that swooning over my playing of Archibald MacDonald would lead to two decades of putting up with this endless caterwaul. She comes down to the session now and then, enjoys the music and craic at a safe distance. And I help her with chores around her horses, even pretending to ride one on occasion. In short, we enjoy each other's interests and passions--a fun way to see the world through another's eyes. But not so much that we crimp the other's enjoyment.
Mickray- I have just such a person (well, give or take a little- but especially the last bit- loyal and forgiving, so I'm sure yours will turn up soon.
Mine NEVER complains about my playing- and no, she is not stone deaf- but what does send her into a spin is the sight of that tell-tale mustard background on the computer screen.
So I can play fairly openly, but coming on here, I feel like a French resistance wireless operator tuning in to London during the war...the Gestapo could be at the door any minute n...
CPT--you're worrying about the wrong thing, that one is covered by "forgiving."
But--are you familiar with Zero Mostel's lucky find in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"? Some handicaps are especially forgivable. (Now, now, ladies, I'm just kidding.) ;>}
I have no soulmate currently. But I have previously hooked up with a classical trumpeter, which was awful, a drummer, which was worse, and a bass (but that gave me a reputation as a slutty alto).
I am now in love with three people: a fiddler, an accordionist, and a saxophonist. I sincerely hope that the fiddler is the first to notice.
I play about 3 - 4 hours a day so you can imagine, especially on the high d on the upper octave .........need I say more.
Having said that of course we need to take into account that if it wasn't for my playing I would never have met my wife 32 years ago in the middle of Belfast.
There I was playing fopr a few coppers when this stunner passed by and of course that was it, I got rid of the didly daaa jig I was playing and jumped into I think it was either Spanish Lady or Black is the Colour either way I got her attention and the rest is history, I now live here in Spain. where my neighbours DON'T appreciate the mad Irish man next door......
Out on the porch , fag in hand , leering at me through the glass sliders.
No seriously , most of my partners have been into it, it was only my eighth wife that had a bit of a problem with my intonation.
My g/f really has no interest in the music, but enjoys the social aspect of it, which for me is ultimately what it's all about anyway. I love the music, but equally as important is the people around me. If I don't like the people, then the music loses some oomph. Anywho, is nice hearing reassurance from folks around here who have been with their significant other for a while despite the differences in musical tastes. Makes me feel better
Mehitabel23 if Joe plays the sax, which i'm sure he probably does being the musical genius he is, are you perhaps in love with Lucas, me and Joe at the same time? :P Ha ha just messing....loved London...can't wait to see everyone again!
My soulmate has never seen me play but still seems to think i'm awesome (what a shock she'll get then) and she doesn't play an instrument though i'm trying my best to convince her..she's a sports freak so it well hard!
Mine is usually beside me, sitting with her box on her lap. She's not as thoroughly obsessed as I am so alot of the time she just listens and draws or cooks while I play. I got into the music early while we were early in our relationship and she never once thought I was strange. Took her a few months to get into it as much as I was but after a year and a half of dating we were at the post office picking up her Saltarelle.
Even though I was in a heavy metal band when we met, we both had a love for folk music. She's german, so I guess the accordion was a natural.
Herself surprises me after 33 years. She knew I was a musician when we started. When I moved to box couple of years ago, she actualy watched me pay for the thing w/o comment.
I generally practice early before she is up and later when she is out.
She has noticed that when she talks to me while I am playing I generally nod and smile.....not that I remember a word she says.
She sings. Got her involved in our Church Choir. Now she has a nice night out with freinds. I get a few hours of extra practice alone.
She has started encouraging me to find some nice tunes for her choirs Christmas efforts and play the box in with them. Actually worked well last St. Pats day.
I guess, when its not a blonde, not a red sports car, and she can hear where I am at when I am with it, she views it as a tolerable mid-life crisis.
Aww Dan, you are so cruel to me! I would love to tell you that, yes!, you are correct on all three accounts, but alas you are not. London was brilliant indeed, and, just for the sake of it, they're taking the hobbits to Isengard!!!!
Now I am also in love with a guitarist. I am fickle in this way.
"Patterns?? ex wives, ex husbands etc. etc.!!! Surely that says it all!!"
All too true, I guess, but we're still together. We've been singing together for 43 years, married for 39. However, she's a dilettante with instruments and still doesn't quite get my obsession with playing tunes. I have three modes of consciousness - sleeping, playing music and thinking about playing music.
Where does your soulmate stand?
Where does your soulmate stand?
When I met my present wife, my musicmaking was fairly dormant. Our musical energies went into listening and dancing to traditional jazz.
Since my personal music revival a few years ago, my wife has been very supportive, and does not mind the change in sounds emanating most of the time from the stereo system, or the lengthy practice hours and occasional band practice in the house. She does not play an instrument or know much about the music, but occasionally comes along to gigs and dances, sometimes bringing friends or helping with organization.
How does your spouse, life partner, close friend, or current squeeze relate to your addiction?
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by oldstrings
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
BECAUSE of my "addiction" - I have no spouse, life partner, close friend, or current squeeze....
That's a fair cop, I suppose.
(My dog loves me...)
((Then again, my fiddle IS my wife...and she loves The Music too.))
J
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Fr.Jack
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Where does your soulmate stand?
When I'm practicing, usually as far away from me as possible.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Key Maniac Lad
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
My wife is very supportive of me and my fiddle. She has a Gr.X! conservatory diploma for piano and plays along with me mostly on pop tunes. She is not that interested in Celtic tunes but does encourage me to keep at it. She is most strict on timing and playing on tune. Her sense of hearing the slightest off tune note, is really uncanny and insists that I play the note until I get it exactly right
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by billcampbell
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Thats great bill,
For me its always been pretty obvious for all my girlfriends that music is my first love......
We are presently expecting a baby, so at this time i will accede and put the fiddle down!
I have recieved a few death threats relating to the drum kit and the early hours of the morning!
My two older kids were both raised to consider this quite normal and sleep happily through the loudest of kitchin sessions, and they can be pretty damn raucous.
Love me, love my fiddle!
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by jig
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Take this from a long time married lady with 2 kids (one with autism) - you need your own interests. My hubby has a couple of interests (old/rare books and wood working) and mine is music and cooking. We share interests (Red Sox) of course, and the kids.
I've been playing music (old folk and some kid stuff) for my daughter. And, she likes the place where I play a session. It's nice to be able to branch out to another form of music just for me.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by grumblingoldwoman
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Like Fr. Jack, I'm unattached. My friends, relatives and next-door neighbour (who welcomes anything musical penetrating his walls) all get their share. Most are appreciative, not all - but nobody has yet tried to persuade me to give it up.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by ragaman
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I have my own sound engineer - and he's also my biggest critic.
He told me I didn't do enough practise. Now I do, he complains that I'm "always upstairs sawing that thing in two!!" But I always put dinner in front of him before I disappear so he doesn't moan often!
When he sound engineers at festivals, I can disappear off to sessions. - The final argument is usually financial and I just point out how much less my instruments cost than his PA system!!
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Tarrantella
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
BillC - Does your classically trained wife appreciate that in-tuneness in traditional music does not necessarily conform to equal temperament?
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by ragaman
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Do I see a pattern emerging here?
I also condider my fiddle my addiction and have no human "soul mate". My friends aren't into music and sometims I wonder what we have in common. May times I find myself out with the crowd wondering how I can escape early to go home and fiddle.
Mary
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Antikhntr
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I cant speak for bills wife, but any musician of caliber will understand this. It is a basic. Singing is the first instrument in the 'classical' world.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by jig
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I don't consider music to be an addiction, i consider it to be part of me, So if i didn't have it i would be disabled. I could in theory choose not to use it as i could choose not to use my left foot.
Mary, widen your circle of friends would be my suggestion, there is so much joy to be had in the sharing of this part of us.
I simply chose many many years ago that i would simply not go out drinking sociably . Im sure i lost friends through this decision, but i have gained many more.
Im not sure this is relevant to the thread but, i was taught to surround myself with people with positive attitude, The energy of the people you surround yourself with is a part of the 'food' you put into your body, Try and limit the cr@p food you eat and protect yourself from negative people and attitudes.
This point about food, although im sure many fine players eat sh*te [ and drink far too much porter!] One of my teachers was very aware that the food you eat, reflects itself in your energy levels, which reflects itself in your playing.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by jig
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
My wife knew she married a craic-addict and a life-long musician from day one. There music be a special place in heaven for those unfortunates like my girl who married a banjo player....
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Jusa Nutter Eejit
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
My husband is a musician. We met in college, hooked up after symphony rehearsal (he played trombone, I was in the violin section). He's always played in a rock band, gigging since jr. high. I've always played in symphonies string quartets, other chamber stuff, from an early age until just recently. We've always had bands rehearsing in our house, if not my husband's, my children's (punk, metal). He quit playing in bands, I quit symphony. We now play together, blending lots of stuff. We are learning trad together from a fomer student. My husband teaches guitar in public schools, jr/sr high.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by wyogal
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
My ex-wife (well, one of them, at least) is still my favorite person to session with. She's the reason I play in the first place, and I look forward to playing with her for a long time to come... Weird, I know...
My g/f has never actually heard me play, other than by myself. That will change at some point soon, I'm sure... So far, she hasn't complained about all the Irish music in the car! She seems interested in the music, and asks a lot of questions about it... I even played the banjo for her, and she didn't run away screaming! So I am hopeful
Pete
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Reverend
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I grew up doing music and then put it away for about 20 years. I have recently begun again. I think it's a bit baffling to my man (who says he's not musical but I've heard him noodle on my dulcimer so I know he could be), but as I get better at it he seems to like it. It's all his fault, anyway. He's the one who gave me the iPod full of Irish music that made me want to learn.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by sbhikes
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Oh Pete!
You left the door truly wide open!!
What an understanding current "other half" you have, when you're looking forward to playing with the ex for a long time to come!!!
Such understanding!
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by riverrunner
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Firstly, we usually sit down.
Secondly, preferably to my right, so we don't have duelling between her flute and my 'zouk. ( See early question about the best instrument for poking with. )
We met through traditional music ( on the tube, I was carrying a dulcimer ) and half-an-hour later at a folk club.
She's as much of a session-hound as I am, but, apart from one acoustic background quartet with friends, won't come out and play gigs.
PS. Pete, where's Zina these days, we miss her ready wit ?
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Guernsey Pete
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I have a very musical boyfriend, which is nice as when i get excited about my fiddle he understands why its a big deal. He's a piano player himself but our love of music is the same. Sometimes though i get the impression he's not that interested in my excited rants, though i guess maybe its understandable, i do tend to go on slightly.
I agree with jig, love me, love my fiddle!
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by novicefiddler
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Z is in London at the moment, Pete. Just got finished doing stuff with the Return To Camden Town festival. She'll be off in that part of the world for a while...
And "Love me, love my banjo" doesn't have quite the same ring to it
Pete
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Reverend
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
My first hubby was a pretty good jazz/pop guitarist. Stangely enough, though, I always had to supply him with chords when we (seldomly) played Irish music together. My second husband adores listening to classical, jazz and (now thanks to me) Irish. He enjoys the weekly session and he can even sing on key! (but not at the session)
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by morning star
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Patterns?? ex wives, ex husbands etc. etc.!!! Surely that says it all!!
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by the wounded hussar
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
To NCRC
My wife's concern is not when i am playing Irish music but when playing pop. She seldom listens to my playing when doing so alone but when with her it's either play on tune or tune out.
"Jig "
My wife is also a 2nd soprano and sings beautifully. She has sung solo in church but prefers choirs and does get very exasperated when a fellow choir member sings off key ,she is not too appreciative but manges to hold her mouth.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by billcampbell
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I don't know where my soulmate stands. I don't know where my soulmate is.
If you happen to spot her--she is not too young, not too old, with the body of a swimsuit model, the brain of a rocket scientist, a huge family fortune, and a loyal, forgiving nature--please let me know.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by mickray
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Very supportive. He likes to have music in the house. He goes backpacking, I go to music camp, sometimes in farflung places. In fact, we were inspired to honeymoon in Ireland because of trad, and we wanted to see the country where the music came from (this was back in '82, before I even started playing, and the Celtic Tiger was yet to roar).
Ted ("he") does have a regrettable affinity for syrupy pseudoCeltic, unfortunately (think Aine MInogue) and not more than occasional tolerance for much Scottish including my Shetland obsession and the likes of the Tannahill Weavers and Old Blind Dogs. Well, that's what iPODs are for, and so we co-exist with these differences.
Overall, he's wonderful about it (and most things, really).
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by cathrynb
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
P.S. Ugh, that was in bad taste, to trash Aine Minogue. She does seem to be a good musician, just not what I prefer. Oops.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by cathrynb
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Mickray, you forgot to mention her most important trait--need she be deaf?
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Will CPT
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
My soulmate has stuck with me for 22 years now, never suspecting that swooning over my playing of Archibald MacDonald would lead to two decades of putting up with this endless caterwaul. She comes down to the session now and then, enjoys the music and craic at a safe distance. And I help her with chores around her horses, even pretending to ride one on occasion. In short, we enjoy each other's interests and passions--a fun way to see the world through another's eyes. But not so much that we crimp the other's enjoyment.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Will CPT
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Mickray- I have just such a person (well, give or take a little- but especially the last bit- loyal and forgiving, so I'm sure yours will turn up soon.
Mine NEVER complains about my playing- and no, she is not stone deaf- but what does send her into a spin is the sight of that tell-tale mustard background on the computer screen.
So I can play fairly openly, but coming on here, I feel like a French resistance wireless operator tuning in to London during the war...the Gestapo could be at the door any minute n...
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by P-K
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
CPT--you're worrying about the wrong thing, that one is covered by "forgiving."
But--are you familiar with Zero Mostel's lucky find in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"? Some handicaps are especially forgivable. (Now, now, ladies, I'm just kidding.) ;>}
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by mickray
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
how do you pretend to ride a horse, cheshire.?
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by Mike Floorstand
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
"a few death threats relating to the drum kit" - jig,
I HAVE been warned against taking up drums...or bagpipes.
"I even played the banjo for her" - Pete, now there's a baptism by fire!
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by oldstrings
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I have no soulmate currently. But I have previously hooked up with a classical trumpeter, which was awful, a drummer, which was worse, and a bass (but that gave me a reputation as a slutty alto).
I am now in love with three people: a fiddler, an accordionist, and a saxophonist. I sincerely hope that the fiddler is the first to notice.
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by mehitabel23
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
"how do you pretend to ride a horse, cheshire?"
Sorry, I couldn't resist, I have to do it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eMkth8FWno
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by oldstrings
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
lol oldstrings
# Posted on October 29th 2007 by novicefiddler
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I play about 3 - 4 hours a day so you can imagine, especially on the high d on the upper octave .........need I say more.
Having said that of course we need to take into account that if it wasn't for my playing I would never have met my wife 32 years ago in the middle of Belfast.
There I was playing fopr a few coppers when this stunner passed by and of course that was it, I got rid of the didly daaa jig I was playing and jumped into I think it was either Spanish Lady or Black is the Colour either way I got her attention and the rest is history, I now live here in Spain.
where my neighbours DON'T appreciate the mad Irish man next door......
Slán
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by Enigma
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
I say her bum doesn't look big in the new frock/coat/shoes she bought.
She doesn't tell me the guitar is not a traditional ITM instrument and anyway you can't dance to the jigs I've arranged. That's why I come here.
Seems to work - 10 years next month. (That's marriage, not coming here.)
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by Mike Floorstand
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Where does your soulmate stand?
Out on the porch , fag in hand , leering at me through the glass sliders.
No seriously , most of my partners have been into it, it was only my eighth wife that had a bit of a problem with my intonation.
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by chuneboi slim
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
My g/f really has no interest in the music, but enjoys the social aspect of it, which for me is ultimately what it's all about anyway. I love the music, but equally as important is the people around me. If I don't like the people, then the music loses some oomph. Anywho, is nice hearing reassurance from folks around here who have been with their significant other for a while despite the differences in musical tastes. Makes me feel better
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by Jason G
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
LOL oldstrings! That's more my speed.
Unfortunately, I'm actually aboard a horse while pretending to ride him...
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by Will CPT
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Mehitabel23 if Joe plays the sax, which i'm sure he probably does being the musical genius he is, are you perhaps in love with Lucas, me and Joe at the same time? :P Ha ha just messing....loved London...can't wait to see everyone again!
My soulmate has never seen me play but still seems to think i'm awesome (what a shock she'll get then) and she doesn't play an instrument though i'm trying my best to convince her..she's a sports freak so it well hard!
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by D.J.F.
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Mine is usually beside me, sitting with her box on her lap. She's not as thoroughly obsessed as I am so alot of the time she just listens and draws or cooks while I play. I got into the music early while we were early in our relationship and she never once thought I was strange. Took her a few months to get into it as much as I was but after a year and a half of dating we were at the post office picking up her Saltarelle.
Even though I was in a heavy metal band when we met, we both had a love for folk music. She's german, so I guess the accordion was a natural.
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by Splendid Isolation
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Herself surprises me after 33 years. She knew I was a musician when we started. When I moved to box couple of years ago, she actualy watched me pay for the thing w/o comment.
I generally practice early before she is up and later when she is out.
She has noticed that when she talks to me while I am playing I generally nod and smile.....not that I remember a word she says.
She sings. Got her involved in our Church Choir. Now she has a nice night out with freinds. I get a few hours of extra practice alone.
She has started encouraging me to find some nice tunes for her choirs Christmas efforts and play the box in with them. Actually worked well last St. Pats day.
I guess, when its not a blonde, not a red sports car, and she can hear where I am at when I am with it, she views it as a tolerable mid-life crisis.
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by zippydw
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Aww Dan, you are so cruel to me! I would love to tell you that, yes!, you are correct on all three accounts, but alas you are not. London was brilliant indeed, and, just for the sake of it, they're taking the hobbits to Isengard!!!!
Now I am also in love with a guitarist. I am fickle in this way.
# Posted on October 30th 2007 by mehitabel23
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
Stupid fat hobbit...
# Posted on October 31st 2007 by novicefiddler
Re: Where does your soulmate stand?
"Patterns?? ex wives, ex husbands etc. etc.!!! Surely that says it all!!"
All too true, I guess, but we're still together. We've been singing together for 43 years, married for 39. However, she's a dilettante with instruments and still doesn't quite get my obsession with playing tunes. I have three modes of consciousness - sleeping, playing music and thinking about playing music.
# Posted on October 31st 2007 by Bob himself