Summer From Hell.... Never in my entire life have I endured such misery as during the Summer of 2007. Besides the terrible tragedy of finding one of my friend's dead in his basement I also have been severely depressed. My sinusitis decided to 're-engage' itself as to further add more pain to my life. I also had to put my cat of 14 years 'Brandon' to sleep recently.
My business suffered since I was so 'fucked up' mentally. I'm self-employed. I didn't record music as much as I wanted to since I had temporarily lost my passion for life. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is what I think happened to me.
Enough self-pity!
Now I'm slowly snapping out of my depression & I'm feeling somewhat better. I also completely re-organized the recording studio as well. This was quite 'therapeutic' for my spirits & inspired some new music as well.
*And.... The Mickey Scott Band (my best friends in the world) & myself recently played a live show together. *Note: I play bass guitar in The Mickey Scott Band.
We were 'in the zone' that night & the crowd fed off this energy making all of us very happy! We did a rousing version of The Who's "Substitute" plus "Live With Me" by The Rolling Stones. Lot's of fun playing these tunes. It's looking up!
Finally...Thank you Val P, Anne Marie & all the good people who whose kind words helped me more than you can imagine. Many people have been extremely kind to me & I thank all of you very much!
Hope all is well with everyone out there!
*Check back for pics of the recent Mickey Scott band show.
My business suffered since I was so 'fucked up' mentally. I'm self-employed. I didn't record music as much as I wanted to since I had temporarily lost my passion for life. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is what I think happened to me.
Enough self-pity!
Now I'm slowly snapping out of my depression & I'm feeling somewhat better. I also completely re-organized the recording studio as well. This was quite 'therapeutic' for my spirits & inspired some new music as well.
*And.... The Mickey Scott Band (my best friends in the world) & myself recently played a live show together. *Note: I play bass guitar in The Mickey Scott Band.
We were 'in the zone' that night & the crowd fed off this energy making all of us very happy! We did a rousing version of The Who's "Substitute" plus "Live With Me" by The Rolling Stones. Lot's of fun playing these tunes. It's looking up!
Finally...Thank you Val P, Anne Marie & all the good people who whose kind words helped me more than you can imagine. Many people have been extremely kind to me & I thank all of you very much!
Hope all is well with everyone out there!
*Check back for pics of the recent Mickey Scott band show.
posted by Bonfire Jones at 9:09 AM
2 Comments:
Ed, you had every right to be down and depressed, but I'm so glad to see you've been able to pull yourself out of it, and how? with the music of course.
Love the fact that you played 'substitute' - It's my favourite oldie by the Who!
I looked at your photos before I came here, and was so pleased to see you rocking with such life and animation. Hold the music close and you will be alright!
Depression is unfortunately something that only you can cure, but with your talent, and the knowledge that you still have loyal friends and supporters, your business will come back and your life will find an equilibrium again.
Thanks for stopping by, Ed. Sorry to hear that you were having a bad summer - I just assumed that you were busy with your music and other stuff. Glad to hear that you have more energy and are coming out of your depression. I've suffered in the past with depression - more so before children than afterwards, but I remember not being able to get out of bed or not having the energy or excitement to do anything. I'm glad you are digging yourself out of that black hole.
Looking forward to hearing more about your music and your bands.
Cathy xox
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