Sorry if I missed you on the way out
Monday 11 February 2008
Greetings
from the middle seat of a Boeing MD-80!
Now that I've pretty much sold, given away, stored, or trashed most of my belongings, I'm on my way to Miami. I apologize to those I couldn't see on my way out of L.A., it was poor planning on my part combined with my start date being moved up... but don't fret, I should be back in L.A. for a few days in May.
Typing on a MacBook Pro in coach is a drag, so that's all for now. Day 1 begins tomorrow.
Now that I've pretty much sold, given away, stored, or trashed most of my belongings, I'm on my way to Miami. I apologize to those I couldn't see on my way out of L.A., it was poor planning on my part combined with my start date being moved up... but don't fret, I should be back in L.A. for a few days in May.
Typing on a MacBook Pro in coach is a drag, so that's all for now. Day 1 begins tomorrow.
Pro • logue
Friday 01 February 2008
noun
• a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work.
• an event or action that leads to another event or situation.
In August 2007, Carnival Cruise Lines contacted me in regards to a Pro Tools system and computers they wished to purchase thru MAXX Digital (one of many companies owned by friends that helped me throughout 2007). During the course of our discussion, the conversation went from purchasing one Pro Tools system, to the possibility of installing twenty-two systems fleet-wide, and finally, just going to work for them as an Audio Coordinator. At the time, I wasn’t too interested in leaving my friends, family, and career in L.A., but I sent them my résumé regardless… and didn’t hear back from them about their purchase or the Audio Coordinator position until months later.
By November, I had gone from recording studios and scoring stages to working in warehouses at a fraction of what I used to make. Again, I was working for very good friends that made room for me at their businesses, for which I am forever grateful, but it sucked and a career change was in my immediate future, whether by choice or not. As if almost on cue, Carnival finally called back, this time looking to purchase two Pro Tools systems. As with the initial conversation in August, the focus quickly shifted from their purchase to my employment, this time they were a little more serious. For the rest of 2007, Carnival and I were on the phone almost daily, including during the holidays. The more we spoke, the more we wanted to work together until I finally said “yes”.
So starts a new chapter of my life...
Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire
• a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work.
• an event or action that leads to another event or situation.
In August 2007, Carnival Cruise Lines contacted me in regards to a Pro Tools system and computers they wished to purchase thru MAXX Digital (one of many companies owned by friends that helped me throughout 2007). During the course of our discussion, the conversation went from purchasing one Pro Tools system, to the possibility of installing twenty-two systems fleet-wide, and finally, just going to work for them as an Audio Coordinator. At the time, I wasn’t too interested in leaving my friends, family, and career in L.A., but I sent them my résumé regardless… and didn’t hear back from them about their purchase or the Audio Coordinator position until months later.
By November, I had gone from recording studios and scoring stages to working in warehouses at a fraction of what I used to make. Again, I was working for very good friends that made room for me at their businesses, for which I am forever grateful, but it sucked and a career change was in my immediate future, whether by choice or not. As if almost on cue, Carnival finally called back, this time looking to purchase two Pro Tools systems. As with the initial conversation in August, the focus quickly shifted from their purchase to my employment, this time they were a little more serious. For the rest of 2007, Carnival and I were on the phone almost daily, including during the holidays. The more we spoke, the more we wanted to work together until I finally said “yes”.
So starts a new chapter of my life...
Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire
Ep • i • logue
Friday 01 February 2008
noun
a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.
Yep, the title says it all… “epilogue” this is the end of my career as an audio engineer in Los Angeles, or at least an extended pause. What happened? There isn’t one particular thing I can point to, just a culmination of events I like to call “2007”. The phrase “misery loves company” would apply here, and I had lots of company with family, friends, and colleagues all feeling the pain. Most of you have heard my various rants about 2007, if you haven't, I'll spare you the details and offer a song that sums up how I feel about it...
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.
Yep, the title says it all… “epilogue” this is the end of my career as an audio engineer in Los Angeles, or at least an extended pause. What happened? There isn’t one particular thing I can point to, just a culmination of events I like to call “2007”. The phrase “misery loves company” would apply here, and I had lots of company with family, friends, and colleagues all feeling the pain. Most of you have heard my various rants about 2007, if you haven't, I'll spare you the details and offer a song that sums up how I feel about it...
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John
Welcome to digiengineer.com
Thursday 31 January 2008
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Most of my blog entries will be categorized based on the subject matter; for example, this entry is categorized under Intro. The other categories are:
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions…. you have questions, and I’ll try to answer them on a regular basis.
What Was I Thinking?: There will be times I find myself overwhelmed in certain situations; that’s what this category is for. Hopefully (for all of us) those situations will end in giant laugh and a smile.
Wish You Were Here: This will be the “post card” category with links to my Photo Gallery, and descriptions of my off-ship excursions. If you're stuck at work, this may be a great escape... during a break, of course.
Below Deck: Behind the scenes with the crew of the ships... and could be NSFW at times.
At the end of each entry, I've included an iTunes link to a song that gives you an idea of the mood I was in when I wrote it. As the blog progresses, I'll have an iMix playlist available for purchase in iTunes.
This is going to be a radical career and lifestyle change, and I’ve created this blog so you can experience it with me. For the first few weeks I’ll be making new entries almost daily as I adjust to my new life, so please check in regularly... it's going to be fun! - Bryan
Sail On by The Commodores