RE: thanks to rick-bill walker and this group

["greg williams" <gregorwilliams@comcast.net>]

Hello Erdem,

It's good to hear from you regarding Y2K7, and your impressive ongoing
musical journey. I remember the weekend well and with equally fond memories
of music and camaraderie. I also relate to your university experiences. In
order to specialize in an academic environment, one often tends to 'bury a
part of their true self', only to rediscover it again after reflection or a
catalyzing event - like perhaps rejoining the 'real world' ;)

I was very honored that Rick selected me to play Y2K7, as I had only been
looping for less than a year and no one knew my stuff (and he had lost my
info and hunted me down on this list I recall). I was equally honored that 
a
lot of the 'guitarheads' made it a point to watch my set like you, Ted,
Randolph, and Bill (sorry if I'm leaving out others!). I was very impressed
with the support everyone gave each other - we were all the absolute BEST
audience for each other. 

I second your thanks to Rick, Bill and all other kind musical souls on this
list. I have learned a lot from you.

Happy New Year to you as well Erdem.

En iyi bakışlar,

~Greg

http://www.magnatune.com/artists/greg_williams
www.myspace.com/gregwilliamsguitarist




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From: Erdem Helvacioglu [mailto:erdemhel@tnn.net] 
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 6:37 AM
To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
Subject: thanks to rick-bill walker and this group

Dear Rick, Bill and loopers,
 
I have been reading Victor Wooden's book "The Music Lesson". It brought me
some thoughts that I would like share with you.
 
I have started playing the guitar nearly 20 years ago. Played in many 
bands,
composed a lot of music etc. After my university degree on industrial
engineering, I have done my masters on sound engineering and 
electroacoustic
music composition. While there I learned some many things about production 
(
that is the good side ) at the university, now I notice that i have lost my
realself, my openness to different kinds of music, improvisation skills. It
seems that I have been in a mid-depression state while i was at the
university although i have been experiencing success as an international
composer, guitarist.
 
One weird thing has happened nearly a year ago at the looping festival.
After i got out the plane in san francisco, i have noticed that my laptop
was not working. all of my live set depended on it, and i did not know what
to do. thanks to rick and bill walker i have managed to give a nice concert
at the opening show without my equipment. i had to improvise with equipment
that i did not know about. but somehow everything went pretty ok, much
better than i expected actually.
 
This event was the most satisfying gig for me for a long time. It was as if
something has clicked in my mind and everything went into its right place. 
i
have noticed how critical i was about myself, my playing and everything in
general. after this weird, incredible gig, I have done many other impro
albums ( which will be released in 2009 and 2010 ) and they all sounded
great. after many years, i have realized my artistic potential as a an
improviser, composer, musician. after that gig, i have been working like
crazy. i have nearly finished 10 new albums, many commissions, other
projects. will start new albums with eno's guitar player, nina persson 
etc. 
 
So I would like to thanks to Rick and Bill Walker and all of this community
to help me realize who I am as a musician. 
 
Bets regards. Happy new year to you all!
 
Erdem Helvacioglu
www.erdemhelvacioglu.com
www.myspace.com/erdemhelvacioglu
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