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June 18, 2003

Mixed Blessings

As a musician, I've been delighted by the way that home recording technologies have become so affordable and easy to use. My home "studio" now consists of my guitars, my mixer, a couple of good mics, a MIDI controller, and my PC, loaded up with the appropriate software.

However, things like this make me second guess my joy.

Now, now, before you call me coldhearted and insensitive, let me say that Laci Peterson's murder was a senseless act of violence and that I hope they catch the bastard behind it.

Thanks to my ass-slap-happy friend Michele for the link. I hate you, Michele.

Update: A little more info on the song in question:

Internet users have visited a Bee Web page with a link to an audio recording 15,300 times in the two weeks since an article appeared about musical tributes to the now-famous mother and child. It features a song called "Remembering Laci" by Escalon's John Strand.

This is just a guess, but we're not visiting the site to hear just how beautiful a tribute can be. I think it's more like how we all slow down to rubberneck at accidents.

A part-time keyboardist who performs at weddings and restaurants, Maris was composing a song about the time Laci Peterson's family reported her missing in December. His daughter suggested a tribute and his wife, Amy, quickly put words to the tune.

Well, at least the blame for it is shared between the three of you now. Don't quit your day jobs.