So, I was thinking about this David Tao tour thing, right? Like, if he ever announced one, I’d be so ready. My “practice” for it started a while back, just trying to get back into his tunes, you know, properly.
It wasn’t just about casually listening to a few hit songs here and there. Nah, I figured I’d go all in. Like, a real deep dive. I wanted to be totally prepared if any tour news suddenly dropped. Thought I’d impress everyone with my encyclopedic knowledge, ha!
I kicked things off with his first album, the self-titled “David Tao” one, that blue cover. Man, tracks like “Airport 10:30” and “Love is Very Simple” still sound so good. Then I moved on, chronologically, through “I’m OK,” and then “Black Tangerine.” I actually made a whole schedule for myself, can you believe it? Felt like I was studying for some big exam. I even pulled out my ancient MP3 player, thinking it would give me that authentic early 2000s vibe. My listening plan was something like this:
- Week 1: Album playthroughs, focusing on the main tracks.
- Week 2: Hunting down B-sides, demos, and those lesser-known songs.
- Week 3: Watching old live performances online, trying to get the concert feel.
I was really getting into it, feeling like a super fan. I was halfway through “The Great Leap,” really vibing with “Susan Said,” and then, bam! Life decided to throw a massive curveball. My trusty old laptop, the one that had all my carefully curated playlists, all my notes on his chord progressions, just decided to give up the ghost. One minute it was working, the next, just a black screen. Poof. Dead as a doornail.
And let me tell you, it wasn’t just about losing my David Tao “research.” That old machine had years of my stuff on it. Old photos from college, some creative writing I’d been tinkering with, just bits and pieces of my life. I was pretty gutted. I took it to this repair shop down the street, hoping for a miracle. The guy behind the counter barely looked up, took one glance at it, and basically said, “Yeah, mate, this thing’s ancient. Cheaper to just buy a new one.” Real helpful, that was. Especially since I’d just spent a bit of cash on new headphones, specifically for my “immersive David Tao experience.” Talk about rotten luck.
So there I was. No laptop, my fancy headphones sitting there looking all sad, and my grand plan to become the ultimate David Tao connoisseur completely up in smoke. I felt so deflated. It was like I’d spent weeks baking a cake and then dropped it right before the party.
But you know, after sulking for a bit, it actually made me stop and think. Maybe I was getting a bit too intense with the whole “practice” thing. Turning something enjoyable into a chore. Music’s supposed to be fun, right? Not some kind of assignment. Losing all that digital stuff was a pain, for sure, but then I just started listening to his songs on my phone, on shuffle, while I was doing other things. No grand plan, no notes, no pressure. And honestly? It felt way better. More natural, more relaxed.
So, if David Tao ever does announce a tour, I’ll definitely try to get tickets. But I’m not going to go crazy preparing for it like it’s an Olympic sport. I’ll just be happy to be there, enjoy the music, and maybe sing along to the songs I know. That’s the real way to do it, I reckon. Keep it simple.
