Moleskine Music

Moleskine diarys are hardwearing - they have to be when I use them! I prefer an eighteen month so I can start keeping track of both this year's and next year's gigs right now. When I bought my new one at the weekend I noticed a Moleskine manuscript book... Lovely little thing, the same size as my diary, and perfect for me to carry around. I'll be able to transcribe cds and work out new ideas whenever and wherever I want. I've wanted something like this for ages. Most manuscript paper comes in pads, printed on cheap paper. Disposeable. I wanted something more like the hardback sketch books I love to use - something that would last and could be returned to time and again. Transcription is such a useful skill, I've found it invaluable.

Of course the first on the list for in-depth transcription is Kinky Reggae, off The Wailer's Catch A Fire. A chance for me to really study Carlton Barret's reggae drumming. And what better way than to record the whole performance in my new book.