Instagon #798, private residence, Richmond CA; 5/8/20

The new era of music performance is here. As I write this line, it's really a struggle to feel any emotion at all. Now, that's not to say that I did not have a great time doing an Instagon session with Lob. I always enjoy Instagon process, and playing #798 last night was no exception. We got into some interesting bass and drums grooves, ones in which I enjoyed the sparseness of having just those two elements, as well as just the human to human interaction of playing together.
I had hoped to use my electronics, but Lob didn't seem that into them, so, for the most part they stayed silent. Perhaps they'll emerge within some other scenario.
To get back to my opening sentiment, it just felt really strange to be playing "live" to a screen, and being aware that a few people were witnessing and/or listening. The human element of known friends and random strangers being within the same space as you while you play was notably absent for me, and I can't say that I enjoyed that absence very much. Of course, I must be grateful for any musical experience, especially as this new era unfolds, and I was. Still, the lack of other peoples' involvement in the process as flesh and blood witnesses is notable, to say the least.
If this in the new standard, I know that I'm in for some serious adjustments! Humans can get used to anything; I just' don't know if that's always a good thing.

Below: Instagon #798, hittin' in a garage