Katina wrote on 09.01.07:

It’s weird how things work. Today is Jan 8th, 2007. I met Ian in 1999 while dating one of his mutual friends. I mentioned his name last night… about seeing him on a commercial… and, as chance would I have it, I came across his name on a Resident Evil web page… so out of curiousity… I googled him and look at where I’ve ended up. I feel rather sick…

Yes, while I never actually met Malcolm Xerxes, I had many dealings with him on the net over the years at various music forums. He was a funny guy, if a little eccentric in his ways, but still an Englishman. I was very sad to hear what happened at it was still a shock even though I didn’t really know him that well. I am not going to add any more as I don’t really know the surroundings of the case.
Rtreynor wrote about the Ashbory bass on 12.01.07:

Thanks for this. Yesterday, I recalled seeing a demo for this thing back in 1987. I was impressed, however the price back then was quite expensive, especially for a 17-year old. After a google search (“small bass, rubber strings”), I discovered that they’re making these things again. Your youtube video was great, and I especially like the sound clips of it alone, so you can hear those rubbery strings in action. Very cool sound. Nice job putting this info out here. Thanks!

You are welcome. The Ashbory Bass is a wonderful little instrument, if a little unstable in the tuning department, and it delivers a big old sound. I have fond memories buying my Ashbory for my 30th birthday from Highland Park Pawn in Los Angeles. I recommend this intrument wholeheartedly.
Eino on 17.01.07 wrote:

I’ve been releasing my crap music to electronic bbs:s and web for just a bit over ten years now. I can’t remember more than two comments or e-mails from anyone, except friends or people I didn’t know formerly. Case in point is some tracks I have in Mod Archive:
http://www.modarchive.com/artists/keskitalo/
Apart from “editorial reviews” for two songs, I’ve heard nothing from listeners, even though each piece has hundreds of downloads. That’s how it goes.

Well I don’t know what to say, Eino. All I can suggest is keep on with it. When I started out posting my own crap tunes on the Internet back in the late 1990s, no-one responded. Sites like YouTube have allowed me to get some feedback, but that’s only because of the sheer numbers passing through that site. So pitch your music at sites that get lots of traffic and I am sure you’ll get a response. But don’t expect anything from the listening public, just keep on making music for yourself and any response you get (good or bad) is a bonus. Stay inspired!
On 18.01.07, Hans asked about my recent improvisation:

Did you have a metronome click coming through your headphones on the B improv?

Nope. No metronome was harmed during the making of this recording. I just have a very active left leg.
Joke:
Q.What do you call an elf who uses the Tube to travel to work?
A. A Metro Gnome
With regards to my recent battle with BT Broadband, Crimcinnaman says this:

Sounds like you and RF got the same Indian BT rep! Please, stop not being rude to everyone, your liable to pull something or have an aneurysm.

Oh there are lots of people working at those call centres. I feel sorry for them as they clearly aren’t equipped by BT to deal with the highly technical problems thrown up by ADSL technology. You have to be zen-like when dealing with them and polite at all times. I am never rude to anyone in the real world and am the embodiment of politeness and good manners. Now fuck off! 🙂

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