I just listened to the Sin and TPD singles again; I’ve not really listened to Trent Reznor in a few months. Whew — I’d almost forgotten how amazing a musician that man is. No wonder he spurred me into music. Just listening to PHM-era songs is akin to swimming in a river of inspiration and energy. His material is so ridiculously simple, yet impossibly effective, that all I can think when I hear a nin song is “I could do that,” and I really want to try, as well. I’ve strayed somewhat lately, but I guess I can’t help returning to nin as home base. . .

The contrast of nin and the Doors is great, as well — while Trent is all keyed-up and neurotically precise, as I am, Jim is all laid-back and more lenient, musically, while still not sparing any melodicism or rhythm. Then there’s Elfman, to amplify the inherent playfulness behind a lot of nin and Doors material.

It’s all fun. I’d forgotten about that. Music is fun.