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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 ________________________________________ 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Wounded Breath" album is out now on Aucourant Records: www.aucourantrecords.com/catalog.php?op=detail&cid=23