If I am to recount how many times the band has gone through change, I would surely miss. The metamorphosis of our music is yet to be completed. Simply put, our music will change, all the time. But the change being referred to is the more tangible one, the band's structure. The whole framework made up of musicians sharing the same passion.
Last year, our bassist felt that our world was small enough for him. Our that we made his world smaller. Up until now, I never knew and understood. It was less of a pain to just let him go because it was made clear that that was what he wanted. So be it. Hear us out, dear friend, you know how we loved hearing you play the bass. And we all know too well that the unchartered territories we excitedly exlored together was a journey we can only make together. Thank you for the music. We are not in dire need to find someone to replace you immediately, we are just patiently awaiting for the right one, at the right time.
Before our former bassist left, a friend and co-artist joined the band in what I would call as a "May-December love affair." It ended before it has even begun. With that, I cease to say no more.
Then came early summer when my "kumai", former bandmate and partner-in-pregnancy, Che, came home from her Asian stint for a long vacation. Like a rehearsed cue, she was unquestionably welcomed back. Making music with her is definitely a delight and an experience worth cherishing. The long vacation seemed too short to spend together, she's now back in Malaysia. The band awaits for yet another one of her homecomings.
And with all hopes up, we welcome the newest addition to the family, my co-singer, Earl. He was merely an aquaintance a year back as a co-musician in this small city. I also can't say we are of the same generation, age-wise, but we met in a familiar realm - music. This young lad has a voice spelled as "p-o-t-e-n-t-i-a-l" and I openly share my personal realm with this wonderful talent. And as I came to learn from people coming and going, the essence is making the most out of the experience of making music. To greater heights and musical growth, I welcome you to SounDoze.
This may not be the last time I am writing about change. I know there are many more to come...and go. But whatever change we may go through, what's essential is we acknowledge and cherish what remains and what awaits. As I am writing this, I come to realize - the music has never changed, it has just grown. The people who have contributed to what it has become will definitely stay.
SounDoze, my band, my music.
Janis/DJ Regie on vocals
Earl on vocals
Shad on guitar
Cyril on guitar
Verds/D'Guru on cajon/vocals/percussions
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