Monday 6th April 2026 *new*

Just arrived home after possibly the concert of my life.

We played in the awe-inspiring Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg to a crowd of 2000 people.

I felt genuinely shocked after we left the stage.

I really feel blessed to play this music alongside my dear friends in Ancient Infinity Orchestra and I'm so proud of Ozzy and the band.

Hearing friends individual musical voices resonate out into such an astonishing space made me feel emotional after years of bedrooms, basements and living rooms- Ozzy's opening 'Hymn' was the perfect song to draw the best out of the enormous hall.

We also played a new piece entitled 'Iran' dedicated to the bravery and resilience of the Iranian people which was an surreal experience to have with 2000 extremely attentive listeners.

Sometimes when I get a moment alone in a hotel or on a plane I well up with tears of disbelief or relief - the feeling of years and years of devotion giving a little something back, perhaps because we didn't try to force anything.

Music is what I will commit my life to.
And I will be there everyday for it, and going forwards, I will try my best to ask for nothing in return.

Another thing we got but didn't ask for were these boiled easter eggs at the bar:

They were a suprise hit with most of the band.
Alas, I have such a strong aversion to boiled eggs I couldn't even manage a politeness-egg.

PS. To any AIO members reading this, thankyou for your patience with my allergy induced pre-concert fatigue and for helping me along when my phone decided to conk out on me.

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