[Harp-L] Re: Drinking

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

So, I do not know exactly what I was thinking when I wrote this, I
tend to feel like every gig matters and put my all into every show.  I
think I was feeling so contrary against the "drugs and alcohol are
100% evil and will diminsh your music" mentality that I just kept
going.  I do think there is some truth to what I said about life only
counts when you assign meaning to it, but I think I personally enjoy
assigning the meaning and I do not want to act as though I do not
care.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On 1/6/10, michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> In my opinion:
> I do not drink or do drugs, but I have played under the influence.  I
> think there are certain levels that a person can take and still put on
> a great performance.  On the flip side, I have recntly experienced a
> way too drunk band leader doing things I did not like.
>
> However, to the guy who said drinking any alcohol is a sickness, not a
> social lubricant, sorry, I do not agree.  There are some people who
> have a problem with it and some who do not.  It is not all or nothing.
>
> Also, as much as I respect Richard Hunter, I disagree that people
> cannot play under the influence.  I also disagree that no one plays
> better under the influence than they do sober.  That's conjecture.  I
> also disagree with Richard that every performance counts.  That sounds
> like music is a sports game with points.   Things in life only count
> if you assign meaning to them.
> Michael Rubin
> Michaelrubinharmonica.com
>