6.28.99 "when they come, they come in spurts" - someone whispered that under their breath today regarding (and almost describing) sounds and ideas that have finally (as of now) passed the test to complete the intro. a garden of lilacs under a sheet of ice was how he described it - close, perhaps. structure is the main focus now. lots of important pieces that need to be assembled the proper way. tr still wants to cut THM but opposing forces are trying to convince him otherwise. there are so many options available for inclusion on this record and so many directions it could go...