Goodbye to my studio...

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I'm sorry Strat, but the only thing that comes to mind is.....



Green acres is the place to be
Farm living is the life for me
Land spreading out so far and wide
Keep St. Louis just give me that country side.
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But I hear ya and completely undestand.

25 acres, huh? End of a dirt road, you say. Eh, i know i can't convince Mrs. Chili to move to Illinois
 
Supercreep said:
Losing a studio is a small price to pay for a remedy. Take care of the Mrs. and everything will sort itself out, promise.
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Agreed. That's why the decision was obvious. I was just slow to see it. In fact, she didn't even ask to move. I just knew it in my heart. I chewed on it for a good month, and knew what to do. When I told her I thought we should move--she wasn't surprised, just relieved. It's the right thing to do.
 
WhiteStrat said:
Agreed. That's why the decision was obvious. I was just slow to see it. In fact, she didn't even ask to move. I just knew it in my heart. I chewed on it for a good month, and knew what to do. When I told her I thought we should move--she wasn't surprised, just relieved. It's the right thing to do.
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That's quite a big thing to step up and do, good on ya :)
 
WhiteStrat said:
...to a deluxe apartment in the sky!

Funny you guys should bring that up--that's exactly what I'm doing. I told my wife that I can't trade the work of this country lifestyle for the work of a house in the city. Sure it would be less, but I wouldn't have the passion that I do for my current digs. So how to do you not cut grass, or fix siding, or chop down trees, or grade roads? You buy a damn high-rise penthouse. Talk about a radical change...
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Man, I live in the country and just got through building a barn that will have a studio on one side. I love cutting trees, building things like the barn, having dogs that can run free.
I just love rural life. I think my favorite thing is to hop on my tractor...fire it up... and bush hog the tall weeds and saplings that grow up in the summer months. Man, just out there with that tractor bellowing like an old Harley Davidson and the mower blades twirling...no cell phone calls...no employees asking question after question...no concrete...just me and the machine.
I would cry if I had to move to a city penthouse and give that up.
 
jimistone said:
Man, I live in the country and just got through building a barn that will have a studio on one side. I love cutting trees, building things like the barn, having dogs that can run free.
I just love rural life. I think my favorite thing is to hop on my tractor...fire it up... and bush hog the tall weeds and saplings that grow up in the summer months. Man, just out there with that tractor bellowing like an old Harley Davidson and the mower blades twirling...no cell phone calls...no employees asking question after question...no concrete...just me and the machine.
I would cry if I had to move to a city penthouse and give that up.
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I love all that stuff too--that's why I'm here. And I totally relate to what you're saying about the tractor--that's my third favorite place to be on the planet. I could just about live on that tractor. But that's me--and I'm more than just me--I'm part of us. I always knew the move to the country was more my thing. I was just hoping it would grow on her. Not so much. But that's okay--for every one thing I'll miss about this place, I'll like something new about the other place. Besides--it could work for me in the long run to defer to her a bit and make sure she's real happy where we live next. Cause after that--we retire. And then I'll have some leverage getting her to agree to retire in the islands! :)
 
You're a good bloke. Saw the need, took heed.
Karma will be good to you I'm sure.
If the new owners don't want the studio they're nuts - but the world is full of nuts.
Now, if you need a brief sojourn you could come down to Oz and re do my little space for me.
Armisitice will even drop over to collect any goodies you container over.
As for moving east, I can only go another 300m before I'm in the Tasman Sea.
 
Chili said:
I'm sorry Strat, but the only thing that comes to mind is.....



Green acres is the place to be
Farm living is the life for me
Land spreading out so far and wide
Keep St. Louis just give me that country side.
( Redux)

But I hear ya and completely undestand.

25 acres, huh? End of a dirt road, you say. Eh, i know i can't convince Mrs. Chili to move to Illinois
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That's funny--because we often referred to Green Acres when we moved out here. In fact, I reflexively hum the theme song every time I start my tractor. Speaking of tractors...anybody need one?
 
rayc said:
You're a good bloke. Saw the need, took heed.
Karma will be good to you I'm sure.
If the new owners don't want the studio they're nuts - but the world is full of nuts.
Now, if you need a brief sojourn you could come down to Oz and re do my little space for me.
Armisitice will even drop over to collect any goodies you container over.
As for moving east, I can only go another 300m before I'm in the Tasman Sea.
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Thanks Ray--that's encouraging. The thing is, if this house were in the big city, I'd list it and include the studio, knowing that in a dense population there's a decent chance of finding a musician who would be swayed by the studio. In terms of value, it adds a good 30 to 40,000 to the house.

The problem is that we're a good 40 minutes outside of the city--we're so remote, we had to build our own road, run electric, and a half mile of water lines before we even broke ground. So I'm thinking it's pretty unlikely that I'll find the narrow combination of wannabe rancher + hopeful rock star/studio engineer. Rather, I'll list the place with a price that doesn't include the studio. But then I'll mention it as an option at an additional cost. If we get the price we want, and they don't want the studio--fine, I rip it up and take every last piece of gear. Even if it sits in storage for a year while we get situated, I know I'll use it again. On the other hand, if a miracle happens, and we find a buyer that can afford the place PLUS the studio because they're some carbon copy of me--I'll let 'em have it all, and I'll gladly start over.

And if I do end up with a bunch of leftovers--a trip to Oz might just be in order. :D
 
WhiteStrat said:
I love all that stuff too--that's why I'm here. And I totally relate to what you're saying about the tractor--that's my third favorite place to be on the planet. I could just about live on that tractor. But that's me--and I'm more than just me--I'm part of us. I always knew the move to the country was more my thing. I was just hoping it would grow on her. Not so much. But that's okay--for every one thing I'll miss about this place, I'll like something new about the other place. Besides--it could work for me in the long run to defer to her a bit and make sure she's real happy where we live next. Cause after that--we retire. And then I'll have some leverage getting her to agree to retire in the islands! :)
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im reminded of mrs Douglas from green acres "new York is where I'd rather stay, I get allergic smelling hay, I just adore a penthouse view, doll I love you but give me park ave."
LOL
Putting her happiness first is a good thing and I'm sure it will make life better and ultimately increase your happiness.
Good luck on the sale and the move
 
Good frikin heavens.

I never had the pleasure of following the construction thread, but just perused the pics..

I'm almost speechless
I mean, I know it's all just ashes & rust in the end but holy cow man...
That's way beyond what I'd consider a 'home studio'.
That's a major labor of love, and serious passion: though somehow passion unfulfilled.

as much as I'd like to say how could you possibly leave this...I guess it's non-use speaks
to something, and maybe you're right in making a change.

best of luck to ya.
& blessins in the city & here's to a quick sale!
Rich
 
rgouette said:
Good frikin heavens.

I never had the pleasure of following the construction thread, but just perused the pics..

I'm almost speechless
I mean, I know it's all just ashes & rust in the end but holy cow man...
That's way beyond what I'd consider a 'home studio'.
That's a major labor of love, and serious passion: though somehow passion unfulfilled.

as much as I'd like to say how could you possibly leave this...I guess it's non-use speaks
to something, and maybe you're right in making a change.

best of luck to ya.
& blessins in the city & here's to a quick sale!
Rich
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Thanks, brother. I appreciate your appreciation of my efforts.

You hit on two points that are comforting to me in this transition:

1) It really is just ashes and rust in the end. Even if I don't have the studio, I still have the pleasure of having built it (and the house around it!). More importantly though, people aren't ashes and rust--they're souls. And I've been with my wife since I was 17--she's way more important to me than a studio!

2) Its non-use does indeed speak to something. Example: by pure coincidence, I'm playing guitar tomorrow. Haven't played out in a long time. But a great friend that I used to be in a band with needs a pinch-hitter for his worship team tomorrow. We practiced the set this morning. Not in my studio, but at his house! And not once did I think about how much I wished we were back in my studio. I just enjoyed playing. I'm thinking this "life-change" will more than balance out. I'm confident that I can track some decent sounds no matter where I am--and if I actually have the time to do so, then I win!
 
cool.
I've been in the worship scene for a long time myself: glad to hear it.
Peace!
Rich
 
WhiteStrat said:
Thanks man, i've been watching your YouTube videos about your studio build (and yes, even the ghost videos!). It sucks to leave it, but I'll always have the experience of having built it. And I'll never lose the lessons learned, right?

Good luck finishing your build. Looking forward to hearing some tracks. Oh yeah--that snare (the first thing you bought for your studio!)--I love it.
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I had no idea anyone was watching my vids! lol You are 100% right about lessons learned. Looking back I would have done some things differently, change a few things or not sweated things that didn't matter in the end result. You know, the entire time I was building my humble little studio I was thinking to myself, "I will never do this again". But now, I am hoping I get the chance to do it again and use the lessons I learned. By the way, if I ever build again I am calling you for all wiring, very nice work (love that desk)!

I will be really happy once I start recording my music, it still looks like it is FAR away. But, I am almost there. As far as the snare, I dig it! I am glad someone else can appreciate love for a great snare!

You got to build another one, imagine how much better it would be than even this one (which was awesome).
 
My parents had allowed me to build out a studio in their house some years ago. They had a good sized barn (40'x40' with 15' ceilings) with a top floor going to waste. I built out a more humble setup then you did but with the usual custom snakes in the walls, custom windows between the control room and the live room, ect. They moved a year or so ago for work and and I was pretty sad to lose my space but I did pull out all the gear I could. I too assumed it would get sold to some family that would use the space for a games room or something. The realtor suggested the studio space would reduce the value of the home.

As it turns out a couple came to look at the house after it was on the market for 5 days. They had already looked at 154 houses.. not that they were counting. They put in a full price offer the next day and wrote me a check to cover the cost of the snakes and other custom work they wanted me to leave behind. Turns out the guy is in a band and was looking for a place that he could build into a studio space. When the came in the house and saw the setup, they knew they had to have it.

It's sad that the space is now not available to me.. but good to know it's getting used by someone else for it's intended use.

I've be planning and prepping for Studio 2.0 ever since...

Robert
 
Hy bud; I went though the exact same scenario you are enduring. Built a studio, and had to move upon its' completion. I wish you happiness, and the strength to carry on. Blessing to you. Bill
 
moresound said:
I could use an other tractor. What cha got?
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Kubota B2710. 30 HP diesel. 4 foot bucket on the front. 3 point rear implements: 5 foot finish mowing deck, 4 foot brush hog deck, 4 foot (by 1 foot) auger. But seriously--the tractor is the one thing I'll likely try to package with the house. My son wants it (but can't afford to buy it), but I'm already giving him all of my commercial grade tools from the workshop, and a nice new Polaris ATV to boot. I figure the tractor might help me close the deal in case I end up selling to someone who's new to country life.
 
Yeah can't have a country house without a tractor.

BTW where are you located?
 
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