where in the world…?
October 6th, 2010Some of you might have noticed the lack of activity on the oso front. This is not due to a lack of thought, energy, or reason, but rather a momentary shift in the focus of the lives of the members of oso. In June, we released our latest album, Harm Reduction. This release of a new album was followed by the antithesis of the normal mode of progression most bands follow. That is to say, most bands would tour after releasing a new album. oso has done the opposite: we’ve taken a sabbatical, a hiatus, a period of time where each member can pursue personal goals free from the strictures imposed by playing in a full-time musical entity. We had been planning this hiatus for some time now, fueled by various influences: Phil’s desire to return to Istanbul, where he previously discovered that busking there is a viable form of income; Andrew’s desire and need to focus on finishing his PhD; Nick’s desire for love and music, which brought him to Tucson, AZ; and Tim’s desire to explore new mediums of musical expression, leading him to Berlin. Our time apart has worried some that we would not return, which is a real concern for many people. We cannot truthfully say that we know when we will reconvene, though the next logical place all members would be in the same place would be at Andrew’s wedding in June of 2011. Though, as we know, logic hardly plays a role in the moment-to-moment decisions one faces while traveling, or while planning the next move in our lives. It is impossible to know when oso will play as a full band again, though there have been moments of oso street outreach programs – Tim and Phil playing in duo format. Since both en route to various European areas, they’ve met in Edinburgh, and plan to play through the month of October in London. Then, Phil is off to Istanbul, and Tim to Berlin.
To all of our friends, family, and fans, we are thankful for you, and thinking of you. There are so many of you who have opened your hearts and your homes to us, uplifting us with your praise and fueling us with food and drink. We would not be who we are or where we are if it weren’t for the consistent outpouring of support from people across the world. We are so grateful to have had the opportunities to share the joy of music with you, in the hopes of stirring some deep truths from within, of moving hearts and minds in new directions. As long as there are people out there listening, oso will be alive in our hearts and minds. See you again in 2011. [TB]
