Sometimes I feel like the luckiest man in the world

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Sometimes I feel like the luckiest man in the world

Post by Casey H » Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:13 am

I'm sure sleep deprivation at the rally contributed to my overwhelming emotions but as I sat there at the rally I kept feeling like I should pinch myself to see if all the wonderful things that have happened for me are real or just a dream.

I was just a kid with a guitar who liked to make up songs from the age of about 16. You know--- girlfriend dumped me... a song.... I hate myself... a song... Unrequited love with the girl across the street... a song... You've all probably been there.

I started getting pro demos done when I was.... 45. Mid-life crisis. I didn't even know what a hook was.

Now, it's a decade later in 2010 and I'm sitting at the Taxi Road Rally surrounded by all these incredibly talented and generous people, many of whom are very successful film/TV composers... They are like family... No, they ARE family... I've heard my music on eight TV shows. Just signed a deal through Taxi... I pinch myself. I'm just a kid with a guitar.

A long time ago someone started a thread about defining success. My total royalties to date are a few hundred dollars. But from my perspective I am a success. I know all of you. I've come farther than I ever would have imagined and am just getting started.

As Anne said, "You are never too old to rock 'n roll"... Taxi proves that every day.

I pinch myself.

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Post by tinozigzag » Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:27 am

Dear Casey,
Wonderfully articulated!

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Post by fret17 » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:47 am

Yeah man....it's not the destination....it's the journey!

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Post by greggo » Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:07 am

Well said, Casey. And congrats on the deal and success!

p.s. sorry I didn't take you up on the taco bell invite. my friend Donna had just arrived and didn't wanna travel south of the border.

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Post by cardell » Thu Nov 11, 2010 3:06 pm

Fantastic post...that's just what I needed to hear today!

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Post by suzdoyle » Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:42 am

Casey,

Well said. You are indeed successful, both in leaning into your dreams, and in being such a vibrant member of this Taxi Musical Family. You are the SPARKLE that makes the Taxi community full of life! All that and DOTS, too!

I'm so glad to know you!

Big Hugs (and a pinch, in case you can't pinch yourself),
Suz

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Post by brandonamatias » Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:22 am

You've got much success coming to you Casey!

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