Part of my trip prep has been to scan all the irreplaceable flute sheet music as a back-up just in case (horror of horrors) something Bad happens to my luggage. I've been meaning to do this for a while, and finally got motivated when I recently thought I misplaced one of my more complicated flute parts (for "All The Pretty Little Ponies"). The thought of having to recreate that part was the kick in the head I needed. I have way too many flute parts to memorize at this point; Urban Tapestry has been together for over 12 years!

Anyway, the scan above is of the flute part I wrote out for Urban Tapestry's version of Tiberius Rising, a song written and recorded by Ookla The Mok. Rand liked a musical phrase in my bridge flute part enough that he used a musical bit in his own guitar instrumental, which made me happy. (Later clarification: When I wrote out my flute part for Tiberius Rising, the main musical motif was written by Ookla. The only bit that Rand borrowed (much to my delight) was a very short musical phrase in the bridge, and he did so with permission. Apologies for any misunderstanding. :-))

We covered the song on our Myths and Urban Legends CD. Here's a soundclip from our version on that CD, for those interested. And here's a soundclip from Ookla's version, from their first CD, "Less Than Art." You can find a full list of Ookla soundclips here.

Thanks for everyone's advice using re: adaptor plugs in Europe! Looks like I have the right plug, though it also looks as if Allison and Jodi can't use their hairdryers in Germany. Fortunately, Ju Honisch was kind enough to offer the loan of a hairdryer for the duration of the convention. Allison, Jodi and I are getting together tonight for another pre-Filkcontinental practice.

Congrats to our friend Jen Evans, whose company Sequentia Communications was listed in Profit magazine's Hot 50 list: the fifty fastest-growing companies in Canada. Sequentia ranked #28. Woohoo, Jen and Sequentia!

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