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Notes on the First Draft

March 9, 2011
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DEB — APPRECIATE THE FEEDBACK, MY RESPONSES ARE IN RED. Nathan, All in all, I think this is a really good start. THANKS! The mantra I want you to keep repeating is: Build on this. Always be looking to add more layers. What you have are the first four chapters of what (hopefully!) will...
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Just a Few More Things …

February 24, 2011
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This little project of mine started last summer, when I was packing to move. I’d been considering doing a couple posts about Chris Scarpino and the band, maybe a two- or three-part story describing our rehearsals at the store. Really, it was an experiment — I wanted to try writing in a longer format,...
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Another of a Million (Part VII – And That Was It)

February 16, 2011
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Continued from Part VI Track 12: “Jimmy” (3:30) Jesus Clip · Self-Titled EP · Internal Groove Records It was a tragic car accident that took the life of UNH student Christopher Scarpino over this past summer. The musician, noted for his incredible dedication and inspiring humor, will live on through his music and the...
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Another of a Million (Part VI – Is This Thing On?)

February 9, 2011
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Continued from Part V Track 10: “My Wave” (5:12) Soundgarden · Superunknown · A&M Records Track 11: “Again” (4:05) Alice in Chains · Alice in Chains · Columbia Records Spring in New England is a thing that has to claw its way to the surface. It has to push apart its shell piece by...
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Another of a Million (Part V – The Store That Sold Nothing)

February 2, 2011
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Continued from Part IV Track 8: “Down by the Water” (3:14) PJ Harvey · To Bring You My Love · Island Records Track 9: “Whisper” (3:29) Morphine · Yes · Rykodisc “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” -Elvis Costello, or Thelonius Monk, or Martin Mull, or Lester Bangs, or Clara Schumann, depending...
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New Year 2011 Part II: Resolutions That Everyone Has To Make (But Me)

January 5, 2011
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Now that it’s nearly a week into January, half of all New Year’s resolutions have likely fallen by the wayside. If yours were among them, fear not. Analog Nation is once again here to help. The following resolutions have been made on behalf of the world in general, and that includes you. See? Now...
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