Mike,

I saw that HBO special on the making of Springsteen's Born To Run. So interesting. The studio is a great place for creation. Or at least I think it is.

I absolutely hate to fool with anything on the other side of that window. You can have all the knobs, and shifters, and whatever else you guys have hidden behind that huge console. I'm only interested in the songwriting and performing side of things.

I know my weaknesses and strengths. I figure if there's someone who loves fooling with those knobs and they're good at it, well let the boy go and do his thing!

My first reel-to-reel was a Teak I bought in Hong Kong. It was a beauty. My band and I used that puppy...well, until cassettes came along. They were expensive, but nothing like an Apple...

Hey, since I have you on the line. Is Garage Band really any good?

Dude, thanks for all your insight. Really. You guys in the recording booth are all Artists to me. I really hate that stuff. I'm glad you and others love it so much.

The sad fact is, we now Live in a Reality that demands you believe in the security of fantasy. - MacIain