the autobiographic final

In a fitting end to my academic career, I have managed to convince one of my professors to let me write my final paper about… myself. The course is titled Electronic Media and Live Performance, and sounds much cooler than it really is. The final paper has to be on a performing artist or media collective and explore the theories we’ve discussed in class. I wrote a carefully crafted email to my professor explaining that I would be drawing on my ten-plus years as a professional musician and my Berklee education. I still have to crank out 10 – 15 pages and cite five references (three from the course, two external), but getting to write a paper in first person is a dream come true. Having convinced the company I work for to pay for this degree and then taking as many production courses as possible (while avoiding the bulk of the media theory classes), this is my piece de resistance - a con within a con within a con.

Also, per a few requests, the comments option is now up and running, although I will hold veto/approval power. Manifestos and inflammatory language will not make it past the gates (are you listening, Fez?). I have an insane list of things to do this week before we head out to Cali, so my posting might be a bit sporadic. Thanks for all the positive feedback so far.

Last but not least, here is your sports news for the day.