Jay Peach Productions

My most expensive purchase besides cars and houses has to be my Moog Model D, original output. Its was probably built around 1979-80. I got it around 2008, and paid, I think around $4000-4400 for it. Its somewhat defective, as the filter doesn’t work the way it should, but I like the effects it causes, so I’ve never had it fixed. If I want the OG sound, I have two Model D soft synths that replicate the “ correct” sound. But soft synths can’t really replicate the feel of a real piece of hardware.

Walking and working out with weights and other gear are my methods to get exercise. Other gear are like this ab device:

You grab onto the two handles and I roll the device in front of me while on my knees. Less strain than doing situps, which screw up my back.

Over the past several months I’ve changed my mind about the usefulness of posting my music on streaming platforms. The payout is pitiful and the streams mostly don’t end up as listeners purchasing my albums and/or single tracks. I know my music only appeals to a small segment of the audience, but even so, it would be nice to get some recognition.

The overarching classification of my music is minimalist in nature. I’m not really into lush compositions with dozens or, like most pop music today, hundreds of different sounds and parts to the music. I like to create simple soundscapes that fit into a background track to your daily life, rather than in-your-face compositions.

What do you think I should work on?

I try to walk every day, and keep to it all days of the week, except when my sciatica acts up. The sciatica has a habit of affecting my right leg on almost a daily basis, but between the Gabapentin and a couple of Tylenol Arthritis, the pain is held in check.

And it’s not really a short walk. I try hard to do at least 5 kilometers, which is more than 3 miles. I struggle to maintain a steady pace, but I usually walk for about a hour and a half. Not a rapid pace, but it’s all a 72 year older can manage without injuries.