Think about it. Some of the coolest careers also rank among the world’s rarest jobs. In life, we often say cats have the most important job in the world. Except for one of the most popular jobs in the US of A, and probably in some other parts of the world.
Mr. Bowie, a well known studio technician, loves his job. He sets up and adjusts synthesizers, microphones and headsets in recording booths, operates mixers and audio control panels, and advises performers on how to adjust their vocals. Don’t underestimate the value of an excellent studio technician. So I don’t complain when he’s sleeping on the job. On the other hand, I call myself a rock musician and my music is inspired by Kraftwerk, the pre-1980 Pink Floyd, Depeche Mode and Trent Reznor. There must be something wrong with the volume, the tempo or the bass…
Enjoy this beautiful day, my friends, wherever you are. Peace, love and understanding.
Hands on Bowie & Jimi 
Geweldig geschreven!!!
❤ Bowie @ work!!!
Dank je wel, Joke! Maar, ik begrijp het soms echt niet. Mijn oren ‘tuten’ soms van vermoeidheid en het intense werk en intussen ligt Bowie rustig te slapen op zijn toren of in zijn mand… Ik denk dat ik nog hardere muziek moet maken! 🙂
Of wat science fiction geluidjes ertussen gooien, wedden dat hij opstaat en wegrent 😉 ?
Ja!!! Als ik een Star Trek phaser geluid opzet is hij onmiddellijk verdwenen. Ik vind het toch zo jammer dat ik altijd alleen in mijn zetel naar sic-fi films moet kijken… 😉
Peace to both of you.
Thank you so much, my friend!
Have a nice weekend! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Hij houdt alles goed in’t oog met één pieper open, grappig!
Niets ontsnapt aan zijn aandacht…
It’s a hard life.
So true. You can never underestimate the life of a cat…
Thus, he has been adding priceless feline beat to your art ! Jolly well! Cheers to you and Bowie 🙂
Hi Kokodynia! Thank you for making me see the ‘sleeping on the job issue’ in another way.
Have a nice weekend! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Great to see Mr Bowie hard at work! 😀
I would be lost without his help…
Have a nice weekend, my friend! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Thank you And Happy Weekend to you both too 🙂
Poor Mr. Bowie…..he looks exhausted….it’s not easy being a studio tech but he makes a mighty handsome one! Sending Hugs to both of you……………
Pam and Sammy
Thank you so much, my dear friends.
I wish you a safe journey that is filled with love and hope, my dear Sammy. I’m so happy to call you my friend. You will be forever in my heart.
Sending you warm hugs and love, my dear Pam and Sammy. Mr. Bowie says “Meow!” and sends hugs.
Love Kraftwerk! nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame and about time too.
Oh yes! I got tickets for a 3D Kraftwerk live show in May 2017, in Antwerp. They are playing 8 live shows, one album each night, all shows sold out of course. I’m sure going to write a post about this event.
You better, my friend! I am jealous!!
Mr. Bowie doesn’t sleep on the job. He simply bends a critical ear to your music.
Now I only have to figure out if that critical ear was approving the new bass on the song…
Have a nice weekend, Tim!
That can be a challenge with critical kitties.
Maybe we can bribe them with cat treats or catnip…
Did you say catnip? Like meow man. That bass line is like hind leg thumping groovy.
Haha! I knew the nip would do the job…
Mr. M here. I am an author’s muse and assure you that if/when we cats appear to be napping, we are actually hard at work creating. (It is very common for humans to misunderstand this vital facet of creativity._
Well, thank you so much for explaining this issue. But maybe Mr. Bowie was telling me it was time to take a break myself and have a nap… 😉
That is also an excellent choice. Humans don’t seem to get enough sleep and the best ideas come when one is in the Sen state. =^.^=
I will follow that advice for sure… 😉
How could you make such good music without such a talented assistant/technician? Have a good musical weekend, you two.
I’m blessed with such a talented studio tech covering my back, even when he’s taking a nap…
Have a marvellous weekend, my friend! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Meow back to him from MaChatte. Warmth and peace to you.
Thank you so much, my dear friend!
Mr. Bowie is hard at work listening, even though the rest of the body may not look that way. It is wonderful to have a studio technician with such fine ears! 🙂
Have a great weekend, Herman and Mr. Bowie, and a big “Meow” from all the cats and crew here!
Well, I guess I must be very lucky with such a talented studio technician supporting me.
Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend, Lavinia! Now he’s awake, Mr. Bowie sends his regards to all the cats and crew of the Salmon Brook Farms.
Cats really want to work, Mr. Bowie is very skilled. Our Kosmo is taking care of our house and he is also in charge of fireplaces. After having warm flames in a fireplace, he also likes to sleep by the fire, by his work.
Have a nice weekend!
Kristiina
Hi Kristiina! We are so lucky to have such wise and smart cats covering our backs… What would we do without them?
Have a marvellous weekend!
Mr. Bowie’s tempo is just perfect, and his sleeping at work is very impressive. Have a wonderful weekend you two!
Hi Inese! There’s no doubt about it, I can really count on my studio tech Mr. Bowie.
Have a marvellous weekend, my friend!
Have a lovely weekend you too!
Thank you! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
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Consumate professionals, both of you. Some day I want to hear some of this music you make together.
Thank you, Angela! The progress of bringing some of my music (on SoundCloud) goes very slow, unfortunately. Still working to fix some minor issues…
Have a nice weekend!
I understand about technical difficulties. Today WordPress would not obey. Published draft notes, refused to upload media, and in general sabotaged my post which i hope will go up soon.
There seems to be a lot of things wrong with WP lately… I don’t receive mails from multiple blogs I’m following (via the email notifications from WP).
Mr. Bowie is a very wise cat ( as most cats are, I would say), he knows when to stop and rejuvenate his energy and meditate, that’s what he is teaching you, So he actually is YOUR master! As a hard working technician there is a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. Just give a raise for god’s sake!
Hi Cornelia! You are so right, cats are very wise… And you are right about the second thing: Mr. Bowie deserves a raise or at least some extra treats and nip!
I wish I was as awesome at guitar as your technician is at sleeping, dang I’d be good! Shhhhhh….don’t wake Mr Bowie, he’s got to be frisky for the next session xo B
Hi there, Boomdee! Well, I can always use a good guitar player for a recording session any time. And during the breaks you could talk to my furry studio technician… and have a good espresso with chocolate (and treats for Mr. Bowie)!
O’ Heavenly Day, all the clouds blew away. (Patty Griffin) Yes, I will practice much more…save me some chocolate though x Boom
Don’t worry about the chocolate issue… 🙂
Mr Bowie is the best! I wonder if he knows how cool he is.
Thank you! Well, we all know you can’t underestimate a cat so I think they all realise how cool they really are…!!
Mr. Bowie says “Meow!” Have a nice weekend!
He gets more handsome! Peace and love right back at you 😃
Thank you, Julie! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
I think Mr. Bowie has the coolest job in the world!
No doubt about that… I would trade places with him right now!
ha!
What a talented cat…send Mr. Bowie over to my house. I have a microphone, music stand, and some rather primitive recording equipment. I have no mixer so getting the right balance is a chore.
On second thought though, maybe it’s not a good idea. I don’t know if Mr. Bowie and my 2 cats would be able to get along. Cats often have a hard time accepting strangers (who could be competition).
I would love to send Mr. Bowie over for a musical job. But you are right, Mr. B doesn’t like to be disturb while he’s doing his tech job… 😉
Mr. B, Shine On You Crazy Diamond!
No problemo! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!”
Mr. Bowie contends that you might want to look for the issue in the notes. 🙂
Let me think about this wise thought…
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