I imagine that if this were the beginning of a movie, the opening would be like this:
The truth is, that's exactly how it felt for me ... like we were embarking on this glorious action-packed adventure with thrilling romance and great heroism. It was all that and so much more, but it all happened so differently than I envisioned.
Sure, I could go on at great length about the extraordinary amount of hard work, the incredible contributions of all the talented musicians, the ingenuity and brilliance of our producer, the unbelievable response from all 184 of those who contributed to the Kickstarter campaign, etc., etc., but in the end it all amounted to what was, for me, a profoundly moving and life-changing experience.
When Melissa and I began making this album, I knew I wanted it to sound great and be well-received by listeners, critics, peers, and other industry professionals. What I didn't realize was how going through this experience would finally help me realize exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. The missing piece of my puzzle was finally found, and suddenly everything made sense.
I am incredibly proud of this record, and I hope you'll explore it. Wherever it goes, and whatever it accomplishes, it will always remind me of who I was and who I'm becoming. For the first time in my life, I feel like I have a direction, following my heart. Maybe it's foolish ... but as Obi-Wan once said, "Who's the more foolish, the fool? or the fool who follows him?"
There's just not enough tuba in contemporary Pop and Rock, and it is my sincere desire to help put it on the map.
Primarily I am the tuba player for singer/songwriter Melissa Axel, but I have also been known to freelance on the recordings of other artists. I am always interested in finding new and exciting ways to collaborate.
Modern tuba for modern music.