Hello from Collin

Hey there look fans. I want to begin by saying that I am sorry that this is my first Blog. My internet has been down for almost a month (that makes life a bit difficult when you work and do lots of school online). Anyhow, it is up for now and I thought that I would send out a quick hello.

I have been thinking a lot recently about music and what an interesting form of expression it is. It can be so powerful and so personal at the same time. It can be an open window into the writer's soul that begs the listner to gaze in and contemplate the contents. Having our music up on the web for people to download and rate with a system of stars and numbers is such a vulnerable situation. Obviously, we want people to hear our music or we wouldn't put it up on the net, but at the same time, it stings when someone is a little harsh.

I was also thinking about bands and what they have to say. I think that when you see a band in concert, you remember them by what they have to offer aside from their music. There is no way you could possibly remember the lyrics and chord progressions after hearing the songs played one time in a crowded, smokey little club. What you take home with you is the passion (or lack there of) of the bandmembers for their message.
For instance, when Jase and I went to the Thrice show a couple of weeks ago I didn't know much of the music that was played, but Thrice just had such a drive in their hearts and such a kindness in their persona, I walked away thinking that they were a really awesome band. One of their openers, on the other hand, had nothing to say except that they would really like to see Drive-through-Porn become commonplace in America. They were vulgar and apathetic at the same time. Any musicianship that they posessed was overshadowed by their lack of character. How sad.

Well, that was a little bit heavier than I intended it to be when I began typing. I will not always be that way.

I would also like to thank those of you who take the time to read our random thoughts and musings. I love to read the comments. And also, thanks for downloading our songs and reviewing them. We have gotten some very kind and encouraging feedback. Look Machine Fans Rock!!!