So, wow... I have completely remiss in updating my poor blog. Regardless, I will continue to attempt constancy, but that's always going to be touch and go with me.
THE POINT OF THIS POST IS that I'm updating you all on what I've been doing since writing the songs for Someone's Dreaming. (which was at the top of the year or something to that effect... so only a good six month gap).
SOMEONE'S DREAMING IS STILL IN RECORDING! I'm totally, horribly sorry about this. I really am. Winter quarter ended before we could finish, and we all thought, "Hey, we'll knock that shit out Spring Quarter, have a release show, and it will be just perfect." Unfortunately, I took more credit hours than I probably should, and so did the guy I'm recording with (my good friend Paul, Stocklin), and we are desperately trying to piece together the missing bits of the songs, like drums, and lead parts, particularly the violin, which is giving us NIGHTMARES trying to score and record, though not the fault of our violinist (Amy Brighter). I can't really make a promise about when it's going out, but I assure you that the heart of the songs are there, and above all, I want to release this music the right way. Not rush it out early and have it suck. Patience is key here, folks, remember that.
IF YOU WANT NEW MUSIC, CHECK OUT "ONE WEEK TO DREAM"
Seriously, I know I recorded those songs in a couple of weeks (1 and a half, really), but they pretty solid for roughs. I've been getting some positive feedback on both of them (particularly Dressed and Bound).
Bringing these songs up leads me to my next order of business:
I HAVE SIX SONGS PREPPED FOR DEMOS FOR THE NEW ALBUM, AND YES I KNOW I'M BEHIND ON MY EP
I just have to keep writing, particularly since I've decided to do this album in halves, one half written here, the other half abroad. I'm going to Spain over the summer, getting a eurail pass, and touring around Europe with a ukulele and some new, compact midi interfaces, writing a new song in a different country. I cannot even begin to express just how fucking pumped I am to start doing this (By the way, if anyone knows of some small-level venues in Spain, France, Benelux, Italy, Greece, or Croatia that wouldn't mind a tourist with a ukulele to come in and play snobby American music, let me know!) Travel has always been a big thing in my life, and the idea of combining music and travelling sounds beyond divine. It all works in to my over-arching goal of going on tour internationally. I don't really know if I'll ever get to the point in my career where I can do that and not lose all my money and confidence, but I want to travel the world and share my music for as long as my body can take me.
I feel like I write at my best when I'm exhausted, even though that doesn't logically follow. I've spent most of the day baby-sitting my twin sisters, who are the most adorable creatures in the world, but are complete nightmares to try and get to sleep. I couldn't start filming promo videos for the album because of them, but honestly I'm not too worked up about it. They are adorable, and my gear and camera will all be there tomorrow, so what-the-fuck-ever, right?
Anyways, long story short, Someone's Dreaming still happening, New Album, filming eventually, slight insomnia, travel plans. I have to go and get my dog, Lola, inside now.
Until next update (hopefully not 6 months from now)!
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