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  • From: North Essex, England
  • Registered: 2006-09-21
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Topic: That Sense Of Longing

Is it just me or ist it just a muso (musician) type thing....or does everyone else get this too? When I've seen a band I get a real sense of longing to be on the road and it lasts for a couple of weeks after the gig. It isn't about being unhappy where I am, it's just a feeling that's kind of hard to put into words....it's a kind of wanderlust. And everything else seems unimportant...for a while. Is it me? Or do you get it too?

Geoff

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  • From: Orange County, NY
  • Registered: 2007-08-19
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Re: That Sense Of Longing

I know what you mean.  I think I get kinda like a high when I see a band that I really like, and I want to hold onto that feeling I guess.  I've been known to take road trips for a couple of days at a time and it's just wonderful, seeing a good band/time to myself...hard to give up.  I inevitably come home and immediately start to wonder when the next show is that I can get to.

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  • From: Wheeling, IL
  • Registered: 2006-12-07
  • Posts: 618

Re: That Sense Of Longing

I've had the urge to travel for a while now. And Joe gives me a good excuse. At least one the hubby will buy. tongue

I'm just saying.
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Re: That Sense Of Longing

Next concert? UK? July?
How do I get that darn money to come to the UK in July?! lol

Eva

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Re: That Sense Of Longing

I don't play and I yearn to be "on the road"..That's why I love the Blues Cruise..You are on tour with many bands..I have the most trouble with reality! That's what I try to avoid..it's a buzzkill!    Cathy

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  • Registered: 2007-12-08
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Re: That Sense Of Longing

That fire is what drew me out of "retirement."  A need to play, a need to perform.  I want it to be on my terms though.  Having been on the road for so long at one time of my life, somethings would be different this time.  It's a hard life.

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  • Registered: 2006-09-13
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Re: That Sense Of Longing

I definately get inspired when I see bands, but I don't long to be on the road.  Probably because of my children.  In my twenties, I really thought I wanted that life.  My grandpa was an amazing musician, but I never knew him and sadly most of his family never knew him either.  He put his love for music first.  I'm not saying that musicians can't have a family and play too--I just know personally I would struggle with that balance.

"There is nothing to it.  You only have to hit the right notes at the right time and the instrument plays itself."---Johann Sebastian Bach