D(x)4 - Update

I was reminded recently that I have not posted an update, in a while, of the progress of our CD. The short explanation is that we have sidetracked by more important matters.

Last time I wrote about our CD we were in rehearsals and thought we were almost ready to start recording. Thinking about it I am reminded of a quote I have heard over the years, “men make plans and God laughs”. In light of some of the obstacles each of us has overcome during our lifetimes I try to keep that in mind.

Right after Christmas Dwight was diagnosed with prostrate cancer. Last week he began intensive chemotherapy. This news has made all of us step back and reflect on what is truly important in our lives. At this time, recording a CD is not the most important, although Dwight assures me that he is continuing to compile songs that he thinks we should be looking at for our CD. His sense of humor is just a little sick. Last week he gave me a list of songs and told me to pick two to sing at his funeral. I had to laugh, but the truth is if he does die we will be singing one of those songs.

No one has suggested that we find someone new to take Dwight’s place in the group. It’s not that we couldn’t find someone, all of us could be replaced. But it’s not time. There is no hurry .

So, for now D(x)4 is on hiatus. Each of us continue to sing with other choirs and small groups when we have the opportunity. We’re all continuing to identify and accumulate songs we want to perform together, either live or in the studio. One day, in the not to distant future, we will be back together. Last week we all stopped at Dwight’s house in the evening and managed to sing a couple of songs before he was to worn out to sing any more. He was tired when we left, but he was also smiling.