Musical update. Recently, I created a new customised work area in my recording studio. I’m working more ‘in the box’ instead of using my hardware equipment and analog synths. I bought a controller keyboard from Arturia, the KeyLab Essential 61. It gives me seamlessly integration with virtual instruments and DAW software. Right now I’m working on various contemporary orchestral songs using the great libraries from Spitfire Audio and Sound Dust.
Mr. Bowie, the studio technician, likes my new way of working. But when everything is up and running he prefers to take a break in the bathroom.
Mr. Bowie is still on his special weekend antibiotic medication. It looks like he’s alright and the situation is under control. Next month we’re going back to the hospital for a medical check-up.
Enjoy this beautiful day, my friends, wherever you are. Peace, love and understanding.
Oooh nice! What is it that you do?
Hi Lela. I’m keeping Mr. Bowie company and trying to make some money with writhing music… Still waiting for Taylor Swift to give me a call, though! 😉
Hehehehehehe!
Whish you a happy day. I am glad that Mr. Bowie is well. Love for you both Susanne
Hi Susanne! Thank you so much for your kind comment. Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!
So glad to hear Mr Bowie is making progress. Love the studio setup.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!
I am so glad to hear Mr. Bowie is doing well. Some day I hope to hear some of your music instead of just hearing about it. I know I would love it.
I’m hoping to create a SoundCloud account to post some music very soon. Thank you very much for your kind comment. Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!
It was my birthday. I spent it with my cats, petting, playing and snoozing. Oh yes and eating. Thank you.
Happy Birthday, my dear Angela! Sounds like you had good company and a very good day…
Glad to hear you and Mr. Bowie are both doing well. I guess Mr. Bowie has heard the old saying about how “music soothes the savage beast” so he “lets” you (the beast) work on your music while he (the kitty companion) grabs the quiet contemplation he finds in the bathroom. To each his own I guess. Anxious to hear your SoundCloud goodies when you’re ready to share them……..Sending hugs to both of you.
Pam and Teddy too
Hi there, my dear friends! Thank you so much for your kind comment. So glad Mr. Bowie’s covering my back and helping me in a creative way! 🙂
Hope you’re having a great Sunday, Pam!
So glad Mr. Bowie is there to keep you company even if he needs more rest breaks. Wishing you both well. Prayers continue for a complete recovery.
Hi Misha! Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern.
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday, my dear friend!
That’s looking really cool. I put together an original song (imagine that) using samples from Garage Band. I haven’t had time to make the video the will go with the song. Happy to hear Mr. Bowie is doing well.
Hi Tim! Looking forward to hear your new musical adventures! I’m working in Logic Pro X, but it’s close to the environment of Garage Band.
I got a (bad) feeling Mr. Bowie’s ear problems aren’t over but let’s wait for the results of the next check-up.
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!
There are a lot of really nice music programs out there, but I just do the free stuff since my musical ability is not among my top talents. Keeping my fingers crossed for mr Bowie’s ear to be good.
I still keep finding musical stuff (loops, samples…) on the Internet for free. There’s no need to spend a lot of money to make good music.
It’s so good that he’s on the mend! And that your music is going well. Taylor Swift, next week maybe. 🙂 Why do cats like bathtubs and showers? They have mysteries we will never understand. Rock on, Herman!
Thank you for your kind comment, my dear friend! So funny, Mr. Bowie lost his interest in de box on my bed, he prefers the bathtub right now…
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!
They change their interests. Any cat magic is good; box, bag, tub, whatever!
Such adorable creatures… 🙂
They are. And such good companions for us. 😊
Here’s wishing Mr. Bowie is fully healed, and feeling fabulous fast. Your music work sounds creative and fun. Hugs!
Hi Teagan! Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern!
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!
Good to see Mr Bowie and know he’s on the mend. 🙂
And I love that you have his picture on your work desk, so he can still be with you even when he’s napping in the bath tub! 😀
Hi there, my dear friend! Thank you so much for your kind comment! I still don’t know why Mr. Bowie likes to sleep in the bathtub, personally, I prefer my bed… 🙂
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!
You’re welcome. Happy Monday! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Good to hear Mr. Bowie is improving, Herman. It may take a while for the ear to really clear up entirely.
Looking forward to hearing your music! Mr. Nano and the cat crew also send their best to you and Mr. Bowie. He is still trying to get a photo of a pocket gopher for Mr. Bowie. 🙂
Hi Lavinia! Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern! We’re looking forward to see that photograph of the pocket gopher…
Let’s hope Mr. Bowie’s ear problems will be over next month. Don’t no why but I got a bad feeling about it…
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!” and sends his regards to Mr. Nano and the cat crew!
Very impressive and tidy setup. You got at least one groupie!
Haha… so true, Greg! Thank you very much for your kind comment.
Hope you’re having a great Sunday!
Ik moet dringend nog eens komen luisteren en knuffelen ❤
Ik heb nog snel iets gekocht voor ik aan ‘den dop’ sta en geen geld meer heb… 😉
Het keyboard was echt wel nodig omdat ik meer en meer enkel via de iMac werk. Ik kan nu rustig blijven zitten en hoef niet steeds heen en weer te gaan naar die andere klavieren in de kamer.
Ben op dit moment precies naar een andere richting aan het evolueren qua muziek. Maar misschien is het tijdelijk en schrijf ik binnenkort weer Nederlandstalige schlagers… 🙂
We’ve been so worried about Mr. Bowie so we’re glad to hear he’s doing okay. Does Mr. Bowie ever take his toys into the bathtub? Steinbeck loves to bounce his jingle balls all over the tub. He chases them back and forth and has lots of fun. Of course Mom says he makes a racket! MOL!!
Stereo purrs………..Hemingway and Steinbeck
Hi there, my dear friends! Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern!
Love that toy idea in a bathtub, I’m going to try it out for Mr. Bowie…
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday! Mr. Bowie says “Meow!” and sends his regards!
🙂
A very happy Sunday to you too dear friends and we hope Mr Bowie will continue to feel better and better ☺🐈🎶
Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern, my dear friend!
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday and wishing you a good start for the new week.
Thank you dear friend, wishing you a wonderful new week too! ☺🙋♀️
Thank you! 🙂
Your post is music to my ears, Herman. Have fun with your new equipment.
I’m glad to see Bowie’s condition is currently under control. Love and purrs!
Hi Mary! Glad you liked the post and thank you so much for your kind comment and concern!
Also glad to read the move went well. Your salmon-wall office looks very beautiful.
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!
I AM having a wonderful Sunday. Thank you! I love the color I picked out, it’s absolutely perfect. Give Bowie a little face rub and have a great week!
Consider it done! Thank you, Mary.
Mr. Bowie says “Meow!” and sends his regards!
Good to know Mr. Bowie is doing better.
Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern, my dear friend!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Looks good, do you compose for all genres or mainly Country?
I used to enjoy composition classes, my teacher used to say Charlotte starts well, full of enthusiasm and unique ideas but other projects take her focus off completing her work 🙄. Let me know when you got a latest piece on your blog 🙋🏼.
Hi Charlotte! Thank you so much for your interest!
My musical work is mainly based on my background in the electronic music scene from years ago. I’m using a lot of analog and digital synths, samplers, pianos or anything interesting I can find in my neighbourhood. But I have a very wide music taste; I wrote/write pop, funk, soul, electronic songs…
The last years I’m influenced by the work of Jóhann Jóhannsson, an Icelandic composer, and the film scores of Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor.
Right now I’m still waiting to record vocals on a lot of songs. I’m hoping to post some of the results on SoundCloud very soon. I’ll keep you posted.
Sending healing energy to Mr. Bowie….
Thank you so much for your concern, my dear Pamela! Wishing you all the best!
Nice touch in having Mr. Bowie’s portrait next to your studio equipment. 🙂
Hope the special antibiotic will do the trick.
Thank you, David. It’s a pencil drawing of Mr. Bowie, made by an art student.
Let’s hope Mr. Bowie’s tests in the hospital will be showing good results…
Sending lots of virtual hugs, head bops, belly rubs, positive vibrations, and best wishes from here in San Diego.
Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern, my dear friend!
Mr. Bowie says “Meow!” and sends his regards!
Not really up to speed with all the techo stuff, but you do know that the most important person here is Mr Bowie, right?! LOL (Sorry Herman!) I’ve been thinking about him, so nice to see a photo and to know he is ok. Hope the next hospital visit goes well.
Hi Jill! Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern!
You’re absolutely right, and thanks for reminding me, Mr. Bowie is indeed the most important person on this blog. I’ll keep it in mind… 🙂
Give that gorgeous kitty a pat from me. So pleased that he is doing well. Best of luck with his check up ..
Hi Julie! Thank you so much for your concern and kind comment!
Mr. Bowie says “Meow!” and sends his regards!
So sorry to hear about Mr. Bowie’s ear problems, but glad that things now seem under control. Wishing you the best for 2018!
Hi Julie! Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern!
Wishing you all the best and a wonderful 2018!
Very, very nice setup! Glad to hear Mr. Bowie is on the mend. As always, keeping you both in my thoughts. 🙂
Hi Jackie! Thank you so much for your kind comment and concern! And thanks for hanging around all these years. Much appreciated, my dear friend!
Hope you can share your songs.
Hi there! Welcome on HoB and thank you for following the blog. Much appreciated!
I’m going to try to get some of my songs on line (asap) via a SoundCloud account. I’ll keep you posted.
Hello from Sydney today Herman & Mr Bowie! Your musical endeavors sound awesome all-be-it Greek to me 😀 I popped over to Spitfire and randomly selected. I listened to some fantastic orchestral sounds by Olafur, a fellow from Iceland I’ve learned. Maybe not your cup of tea and a bit sedate for me this morning but gorgeous too. Really happy for your news Mr Bowie. I can’t imagine your nap spot to be too comfortable but then again, you seem too be happily resting! Keep healing well little one. Cheers! x B
Hi there, my dear Boomdee! Sounds like you’re having a wonderful time in Sydney! Holidays are always fun, unfortunately, I have a fear of flying so I’m spending my days in Europe.
If you liked Ólufar Arnalds’ music, you can also check out ‘Orphée’ from Jóhann Jóhannsson, another composer from Iceland. That’s my favourite music right now. Feel free to check out ‘Flight from the City’ on YouTube. So beautiful…
Wishing you a marvellous time in Sydney, my dear friend!
❤ Thank you so much Herman, shall do and will check out Johann Johannsson too!
So sorry to say, just found out Jóhann Jóhannsson passed away yesterday. He was 48 years old… This is really sad news!
http://variety.com/2018/film/news/johann-johannsson-dead-dies-theory-of-everything-sicario-1202694567/
Oh no and not known why yet. Man, that’s very unexpected. As they said in the article, his music will live on but always so sad when you’re this young 😦
Glad to hear that Mr. Bowie is making progress. Your ‘working in the box’ style is definitely inspired by your amazing studio technician. Good for you. Just follow Mr. Bowie’s lead and you will be grand. Best wishes to both of you.
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Inese. I don’t know what I should do without the assistance of such a great studio technician… 😉
We have very good news concerning Mr. Bowie’s health. He got very good test results in the hospital. I’ll write a post about it, probably tomorrow.
Take care, my friend!
Oh happy news!
Oh yes, you can read about it in the latest post!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Inese!
Thank you!