Every single piece of who we're meant to be...

Tonight I attended the second to last Jason Choi and the Sea performance ever. This was the Melbourne show and the last is Monday night in Orlando. The show was held at Jay Godwin's recording studio Soundquest. For those that don't know Jay is an original member of the Influence one of my all-time favorite bands. I figured the Melbourne show would be crammed with old friends from all over the scene and it was. It was chilly out, but the atmosphere in the room was warm. Now, I have seen Jason Choi live for what seems like well over 4 or 5 years. It took me longer to see him live compared to the Influence and Beneath Low Flying Planes, but I kind of always knew who he was. On record, he only released a split EP and one amazing full length that was years in the making once it finally came out in the summer of 2006. People in the Melbourne scene know all the words to his songs all to well. Jason is probably the best songwriter and performer Melbourne ever had or ever will have. We should be glad to be so blessed. Whether you agree with his religious undertones or not you cannot deny his wonderful tapestry of words. Always a humble soul, Jason expresses that true vulnerable emotion that you come to love almost instantly no matter what music you are into. It saddens me to know that he will no longer be performing under this moniker, but I can only hope he continues to write great songs for years to come. Jason, thank you so much for inspiring me and so many other artists out there whoever they may be. Take care everyone, it's a brave new year.