Good decision to not do Physics, because with it I don't think I'd have any time to sleep, much less to practice.
MEX this week kicked off with a session on practice, from which I've implemented a few new ideas on playing fast. Practice sessions this week have been mostly focused on L'absente, I've finished all the note bashing and am now working on more fluency between sections, and nailing the big left hand runs in the final section. Next week I plan to revise Always With You, Always With Me which I had fluent and sounding good a few months ago.
In other music news, I'm really enjoying the cello at the moment. JS Bach's cello suites have been on high rotation this week and they make me want to go and practice after every listen. I'm playing a few things on a few instruments in few masses next week, so hopefully that all goes off without a hitch. Also, the inaugural formal Saints choir practice kicked off this week, which was rad. One of the big music department goals for the year is to get the choir to a formidable level, and personally I think it would be excellent if there was ultimately some combination with one the Saint Monica's Choirs.
What I'm listening to as I write this: Sarah Blasko's sophomore album What the Sea Wants, the Sea Will Have. I believe this won a few Arias, and in my opinion, they are well deserved. Often the atmosphere is haunting, which I often feel gives a similar vibe to a lot of Radiohead b-sides. Always complex and intricate, I'm a big fan of this album and of Blasko.
Until next time,
Ben.
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