Speaker 1
I play drums in a band. I write my own songs but somebody else sings them. I grew up on the beach. I love surfing in the mornings. My father has a surf shop.
Speaker 2
I am a senior citizen. I have eight grandchildren. My mother was a librarian. I am a very quiet person. I like to watch movies on netflix.
Speaker 1
I play the drums. I am in a band. I write songs for other people. M dad owns a surf shop. I visit m parents often. I was raised on the beach. I enjoy surfing.
Speaker 2
I like to watch netflix and Hulu. I spend a lot of time watching Tv and movies. I have 8 children. They do not live with me. I prefer indoor activities. I am reserved. i enjoy the tv series all about nothing.
Speaker 1
Hi! What do you like to do in your free time?
Speaker 2
I watch a lot of hulu and netflix.
Speaker 1
Nice. I play drums for my band, someone else sings my original songs though.
Speaker 2
Oh cool. My children come and visit often. The have 8 kids too!
Speaker 1
Wow! I visit my parents often, dad owns a surf shop.
Speaker 2
That sounds fun. But I am reserved and preferred indoor things.
Speaker 1
We are definitely opposites! I was raised on the beach & surf mornings.
Speaker 2
Well age is also catching up with me for the golden years!
Speaker 1
I understand that. I'm sure I'll be that way eventually too.
Speaker 2
That is why I enjoy hulu and netflix so much!
Speaker 1
Do you have favorite shows?
Speaker 2
I like the series all about nothing.
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Speaker 1
I play the drums. I am in a band. I write songs for other people. M dad owns a surf shop. I visit m parents often. I was raised on the beach. I enjoy surfing.
Speaker 2
I like to watch netflix and Hulu. I spend a lot of time watching Tv and movies. I have 8 children. They do not live with me. I prefer indoor activities. I am reserved. i enjoy the tv series all about nothing.
Speaker 1
I wrote a brand new song, are you interested in hearing it?
Speaker 2
Absolutely! What kind of song is it?
Speaker 1
Its a work in progress but it starts out very slow and gradually works up. I am going to try to market it to netflix for one of their series openers!
Speaker 2
That would be amazing! I can just picture myself settling down to watch a show and hearing your song blasting through my tv. Is the song written for a male or female voice? Maybe you should finally try to sing!
Speaker 1
Ha, nobody wants to hear me sing! That is why I chose drums, so it drowns out my voice if i were to even try! The song itself could be sang by any gender but I am hoping to get a big name on it. 
Speaker 2
Well make sure you write an awesome drum solo into the song then! I'm sure your dad is super proud. He could play your music in his surf shop.
Speaker 1
I am sure he would. Do one of your kids sing? Maybe I could help get their foot in the door if I can start getting this thing produced soon. 
Speaker 2
Well I've certainly heard a few of them singing loud in the shower! I'll tell them about your offer and I'm sure their eyes will light up. 
Speaker 1
LOL I hope so. I know you prefer staying in but I think the band will be playing downtown in a couple of weeks. You should come out. Maybe one of the kids can join and we can try them out. 
Speaker 2
I'll think about it! I bet I'll be the oldest person there. Just don't tell my kids that you surf or they'll be begging you to help them with that next!
Speaker 1
I am sure I can convince dad to give them a good deal at his shop. He still has the place on the beach too so if all goes well maybe we can head out and surf some before the gig. Dont worry, we have netflix and hulu for you to binge on while we surf. 
Speaker 2
Netflix and Hulu? Well I'm convinced! Maybe you could even play a little impromptu concert on the beach.
 6 hours
Speaker 1
I play the drums. I am in a band. I write songs for other people. M dad owns a surf shop. I visit my parents often. I watch shows on Netflix and Hulu. I was raised on the beach. I enjoy surfing. I have written a new song recently. I plan on marketing my song to Netflix for one of their shows. I don't like to sing or hear my voice. I chose drums to play in my new song. I plan on playing with my band on a gig downtown in a couple of weeks.
Speaker 2
I like to watch netflix and Hulu. I spend a lot of time watching Tv and movies. I have 8 children. They do not live with me. I prefer indoor activities. I am reserved. i enjoy the tv series all about nothing. I like watching content on Netflix and Hulu. I am considering going to see a band with my kids in a couple of weeks.
Speaker 1
I talked with my dad a couple of hours ago, and he said it should be all good for us to go to his part of the beach before the gig. He even said he would be happy to lend you some gear so you and your kids can surf with me.
Speaker 2
Sounds great! You'll have to teach us if that's okay. I'm excited to see you and to spend time with my kids.
Speaker 1
Oh, it's not problem at all. I had a cool uncle who taught me how to surf, and I'd be glad to pass on my passion to others.
Speaker 2
I have a quirky aunt. She's the best. Your uncle sounds pretty cool. How is your song going? 
Speaker 1
Well I really enjoy it, but it's been tough finding someone who wants it for their show. One of the executives at Netflix insisted someone would be interested sooner or later, so I'm still hopeful. I think it's just a matter of waiting for the right match.
Speaker 2
I've heard it's all about who you know so it's good that you're in touch with someone at Netflix. I'm running out of shows and need to find something new. It's been a gloomy rainy day and I want to get absorbed in a good show to relax.
Speaker 1
Yeah, it seems you're really into that sort of thing. Do you think you'll be comfortable surfing?
Speaker 2
If I start slow. I need to expand my horizons a bit and get outdoors more often. I want to try surfing. 
Speaker 1
That's good. I'm sure your kids will enjoy spending the time with you. It'd also be a challenge to look after 8 kids all by myself! I don't know how you do it.
Speaker 2
Well, they're not with me that often. I think that's why I got so into watching movies and tv shows. But, it's not good to think so much. I think getting out more will improve my mood.
Speaker 1
Yeah I'm sure. Surfing always improves my mood at least. I can't wait to see you all soon!
Speaker 2
Definitely looking forward to it!  Can't wait to see you.
 12 hours
Speaker 1
I play the drums. I am in a band. I write songs for other people. M dad owns a surf shop. I visit my parents often. I watch shows on Netflix and Hulu. I was raised on the beach. I enjoy surfing. I have written a new song recently. I plan on marketing my song to Netflix for one of their shows. I don't like to sing or hear my voice. I chose drums to play in my new song. I plan on playing with my band on a gig downtown in a couple of weeks. I know someone that works at Netflix.
Speaker 2
I like to watch netflix and Hulu. I spend a lot of time watching Tv and movies. I have 8 children. They do not live with me. I prefer indoor activities. I am reserved. i enjoy the tv series all about nothing. I like watching content on Netflix and Hulu. I am considering going to see a band with my kids in a couple of weeks. I am going to learn how to surf.
Speaker 1
When will you next have your kids over for a visit?
Speaker 2
Next weekend - we are going to a concert. I am excited. Now that they are older, they are doing their own things. It'll be nice to see everyone again.
Speaker 1
That sounds really enjoyable.  What concert are you going to attend?
Speaker 2
We are seeing Breaking Benjamin and a bunch of others. It's a rock/metal music festival.
Speaker 1
Wow, that sounds like a great time.  Is it going to be your whole clan?  How long has it been since you've all been together?
Speaker 2
It's probably been 9 months since we've all been together in one place, so it's really exciting! Are you playing any gigs this weekend? I'd love to come out and see you play.
Speaker 1
I'd love to have you come.  We're still rehearsing though for that gig in about 10 days.  These things can fall through at the last minute, though, so I'm not yet banking on it happening.  But we are scheduled.
Speaker 2
That's awesome. I'm sure once you do one, then others will want you to play and then you won't know what to do, you'll have so many gigs!
Speaker 1
Haha!  That would certainly be a nice problem to have!  Although I do wonder how much I'd struggle to keep writing if I were playing a ton of gigs.  I've always had a pretty good balance of performing and writing so far.
Speaker 2
That's tricky. Well after a year of playing out, take some time of to write and then go back at it! Isn't that what the "professionals' do... well, I mean the ones that actually write their own songs.
Speaker 1
Yes, I think most of them do work that way, although some find time to compose on the road.  I'm not sure I'd be able to do that, but you never know. Again, it's not something I currently have to worry about!
Speaker 2
Like you said, it'd be a good problem to have. I wish you the best of luck!
5 days 12 hours
Speaker 1
I play the drums. I am in a band. I write songs for other people. I am skeptical about composing my own music. M dad owns a surf shop. I visit my parents often. I watch shows on Netflix and Hulu. I was raised on the beach. I enjoy surfing. I have written a new song recently. I plan on marketing my song to Netflix for one of their shows. I don't like to sing or hear my voice. I chose drums to play in my new song. I plan on playing with my band on a gig downtown in a couple of weeks. I know someone that works at Netflix. I am in a band and we will be performing in 10 days. I like to perform. I am currently struggling to work my way up.
Speaker 2
I like to watch netflix and Hulu. I spend a lot of time watching Tv and movies. I have 8 children. They do not live with me. I prefer indoor activities. I am reserved. i enjoy the tv series all about nothing. I like watching content on Netflix and Hulu. I am considering going to see a band with my kids in a couple of weeks. I am looking forward them visiting me and to go see the concert next weekend. I am going to learn how to surf. I like rock/metal music. I hanged out with all my kids in 9 months.
Speaker 1
Now that you mention it, I am actually doing some research of schools where I can learn some additional skills to compose songs. 
Speaker 2
That is great, I hope you you find what you need.
Speaker 1
What kind of music do you think I should start composing? I am having trouble deciding between a rock song and a rap song.
Speaker 2
I personally like Rock...but the songs are composed form the heart so you should do what really hits you in the heart
Speaker 1
You make an excellent point! I want to become a better composer, but if I'm being honest, then as long as I'm playing something with my band, I'm enjoying myself!
Speaker 2
Exactly. How long did it take you to learn how  to play drums?
Speaker 1
I started playing when I was in middle school, so it has been about 12 years now. Did you play any instruments when you were younger?
Speaker 2
I played piano but it never really took with me...sometimes I regret not continuing, but I really am not musically inclined, I like to listen to it more
Speaker 1
Performing isn't for everyone, and that's okay! Are you excited for the concert you're going to see with your kids?
Speaker 2
I am, it is an 80's band and I can hardly wait to go. Do you have any gigs lined up?
Speaker 1
I do! My band will be playing downtown the weekend after your concert, we are excited for the chance to reach a larger audience
Speaker 2
That is great, very happy for you...how about your song that were getting on Netflix, how is that going?
5 days 16 hours