Canadian Democracy

Did Axl Rose lose all his money along with his hairline (apparently he's got a weave)?
If so, did have to record Chinese Democracy in his home-studio? That album took 10 years to come out - it feels like my record is trudging along at a similar pace.

I've been extremely busy with night-school for the last month or so, so Overture has remained at about 95% complete. The mixes still need a little tweaking, but I haven't had a chance to address them. It's REALLY frustrating.
I'm constantly being asked when it will be completed, and I'm tired of having to say "soon."

I have thought of spending a grand to have a pro mix it, but I'm just worried that it wouldn't come back how I want it. That's why I'm doing this all myself: I write it, I record it, I perform it, I mix it... this way it'll end up what I want. Eventually. Adding another person, no matter how competent, adds another point of (mis)communication and opinion. And that's what I'm trying to avoid.

I've taken the next two weeks off work, and I'm counting on Overture being done by the end of next week.


Oh, and aside from the next album that's mostly written I'm also thinking about a total abberation: a techno project! Just for fun, to see if I can...

PS. I recently re-discovered Pulp's 'Different Class' album. Brilliant!