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A poem i wrote back in high school. Hmm, must be something to do with lost innocence. I forget. Enjoy.

Dunia

"Forever search - forever find"
I listen to the merchant's tale
"A new found home should ours decline
For now's the time to set your sails."

"Assign your ports where you see fit
And men shall trade upon your shores
And they shall say - 'Lo, this is it!'
So take their tributes - they are yours."

"You prosper as the day goes by
And share whatever wealth received
Away from men who ill advise
Away from kings and kings deceived."

"A word of caution to those who go:
Let not the riches let you rot."
I ask the merchant how he knows
"Mashallah, how could I have not?"

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I look towards the blood red sky
As I travel these enchanting seas.
Forever search - forever find
Tranquility, oh forgive me.

posted by Zed Peace on 11 February 2009  0 Comments

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Take It Away/ Roland Juno-G

If you read Kro's blog, you probably know about the new workstation the bandits' bought. What you probably didn't know was how we managed to get it.

The Roland Juno-G is £849, which is about BND$1900.

Kro checking out the Juno-G

In the UK, a company called the Arts Council England recently introduced a scheme designed specifically for people interested in buying music instruments and those who wish to take up music lessons. According to their research, if given the opportunity, many people would like to learn how to make music. Take It Away is a 10 month 0% interest payment scheme and it's open to anyone over 18 years old. Items you can pay using the scheme include guitars, keyboards, drum sets, music tuition and lessons.

So basically me and Kro will be paying about £40 each, for the next 10 months to the store we bought it from. Not too bad.

Music in the flesh

Brunei has a couple pro music equipment retailers, but no where near as exciting as the ones in the UK. Music stores in Europe generally try to cater for the blooming market of home/bedroom studios, where affordability and quality go hand in hand. If one wanted to look for a quick laptop recording solution, they'll be spoilt for choice on condensor microphones, usb interfaces, monitor speakers, headphones etc.

The workstation keyboard is the single most expensive thing Micbandits've bought (sidenote: the portable aircond is peanuts compared to this). But it's money well spent!

Dinner with the Juno-G

Nap time with the Juno-G

The things we do for the sights and sounds.

posted by Zed Peace on 08 February 2009  0 Comments