Van rides, plane rides, bus rides, train rides.
Musicians have a lot of down time on the road.
That time is filled with lots conversation. About everything under the sun.
Serious conversations about deep things and even serious conversations about simple and stupid things.
Serious conversations are great to have with your band, and bring you closer to one another.
But, relationally, they only take you so far.
Don’t confuse seriousness for vulnerability.
Don’t confuse deep for vulnerability.
Being vulnerable is very different from merely being serious or deep.
You could be talking in the bus at 3am about the political landscape of the heaven as it pertains to the devil, and what exactly happens when you die….super serious, super deep….not necessarily vulnerable whatsoever.
In a band, serious and deep are great and necessary.
But its the vulnerability that brings life, growth and lasting connection.
(And those conversations usually start simple, with something like, “How are you?”)
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I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com