Pass me that Sax Over There

I always wanted to be able to play the sax. There’s a killer solo in Chris Deburgh’s Fatal Hesitation that I’d love to rip through alone in my room. Guitar has been my instrument of choice all my life. In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Practice Makes Perfect?.” I’ve messed with some wind…

IMG_4198I always wanted to be able to play the sax. There’s a killer solo in Chris Deburgh’s Fatal Hesitation that I’d love to rip through alone in my room. Guitar has been my instrument of choice all my life.

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Practice Makes Perfect?.”

I’ve messed with some wind instruments like flute and harmonica. They just come as naturally to me as the guitar, my chosen instrument. Baker Street by Dan Rafferty has that signature sound and melody. I’d also love to play that one. It’s such an emotional sound, the sax adds so much to a band. Another amazing sax tune in in The heat is On by Glen Frey. I’m quite sure it’s too late for me to start sax lessons, I barely practice my guitar anymore. Still, when you hear someone talented play, you feel like you’re playing it yourself.

Author: Damien Riley

Damien Riley is a singer-songwriter from the High Desert of Southern California, known for his original music, books, a blog, and the podcast "Riley on Film". He is currently seeking West Coast venues for live concerts and stand-up routines.