Concert band and Reggae. Do those genres even mix? I think they can. But the difficulty now for me, in this new assignment which involves writing a reggae arrangement of a popular Filipino folk song for a concert band, is that I couldn't find any examples for listening or reference - of a concert band playing reggae music. Suggestions or referrals are most welcome. I have also been told that this arrangement, plus the one I've just finished last April, will be recorded in an album.

Uncertainty in outcome is a great motivating factor for me, though, that's why I readily said yes to the assignment. It can turn out really good, or maybe fall flat on its face - of course the former is more preferable, but the latter makes the whole exercise more exciting. (After all, who wants to be doing the same thing over and over, just because it's successful? A sure magnet for boredom).

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Ok, obviously I don't have anything more to write. When I decided to start this blog, I told myself I will update it regularly, whether or not people actually care to read it. So I'm updating it now. It's not as easy as I thought. And obviously, if I'm here writing my thoughts out, that means I'm not writing music.

Blog = the ideal procrastination tool. At least for me.

Pardon the so-so post. Things will get better over time.

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