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MONDAY 30th
Said goodbye to everyone and climbed
into Eduardo's van for the 5-6 hour drive home. Did some work on
the computer and then we stopped for lunch and a couple of espressos.
Since I moved to Spain I have become quite a fan of siestas and
espresso (wot? not more tea?…… ed), not to mention dinner
at midnight!!! It's a great lifestyle and the climate is wonderful.
Once again I'll be surrounded by 5 dogs and seven cats and I am
looking forward to getting "home".
As I reflect on this tour I have to look back at the year as a whole
and I can see that I have really learned a lot. I've been pleasantly
surprised and reminded that the music is very important to a lot
of people and that is one of the key things that will drive me as
I start work on the new CD projects. I have learned a lot about
myself too and I am still learning how to sing!!
One lesson that will definitely help is to spend a lot of time singing
the new songs before we record them. On these tours I have experimented
quite a lot and realised that there is much more in some of the
songs and I want to make sure that they "live" fully when
they are done.
And I am reminded that there is no substitute for professionalism
and for doing the right thing… not just doing things right!
I think I am better at dealing with the frustrations that occur
on the road, I am more patient and hopefully not as selfish. I know
that I am not the easiest person in the world to work with because
I have such a strong vision of where I want to go, especially musically,
but I do hope that those who come along will enjoy the ride!!
Most of all I am thankful to everyone who has made this possible.
It's not that long ago that I said I would never tour again and
I must admit I was a bit hesitant earlier this year but now I am
already looking forward to touring again next year, probably starting
in April. So I hope you don't mind if I list the "cast of characters"
from 2002… to Yatta, Dave Kilminster, Paul Kennedy, Andy Pyle,
Ade Barnard, Aron Ross, Lee Small, Monica and so many others I can
only say the biggest "thank you".
Of course there were others behind the scenes and I will not forget
my "boss", the one I strive to serve above all, Jesus
Christ without whom nothing would be possible.
Last but not least let me thank each and every one of you whether
you came to a show this year or not… you have made more of
my dreams come true and I hope that you'll be there to help me bring
even more music to life in 2003.
God bless you all,
Ken
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