Miles Davis

"Do not fear mistakes — there are none."

— Miles Davis

Jazz Musician

1926 - 1991

The older I have become; the more I subscribe to this philosophy.  Mistakes are in the minds of those who need to find fault.  When I write something, it is not a mistake.  It is where my mind wanted to go — where I am meant to go.  Perfection is an illusion.  It does not exist and if it did we would invent mistakes.  The world is not black or white.  It is all gray.  As a painter, you used a green paint when convention says you should have used red.  It is not a mistake.  Learn to give your mind free rein — to explore and change the universe.  We are where we are because it is where we need to be.  Things happen for a reason even if we don't know what the reason is.  So go ahead and make mistakes today.  Taste the favor of them in your mouth and be happy.

SONG OF THE WEEK - "Junky Star" by Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses

"Junky Star" by Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses

"...Half drunk I stumble on the whiskey from the bar
Sleepin' on the Santa Monica pier with the junkies and the stars..."

Three times. You may not instantly fall for this song with it's solemn tale. There's no hooky chorus, no back-up singers, no flash. But if you give this song at least three listens, I guarantee you'll become a fan. Reminiscent of early Tom Waits, Ryan Bingham sings with such an emotional weary gravel in his voice, you feel every moment of this song. Watch a live performance of "Junky Star" and the making of the album below.

 

THE MAKING OF "JUNKY STAR"

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