I’ve been fairly quiet lately, both online and off.. and I’ve realized that when I get quiet, it’s because there’s a lot going on inside me. Sometimes that’s hard stuff, sometimes it’s good stuff, but it’s always A LOT.
The thing that’s been going on lately is a struggle to “make”.. music, specifically. I started, on May 1, writing/recording/filming a song and it’s been a strange couple of weeks since then. First off, time is hard to find. Working around real life and nap times makes it hard to dedicate the time to thoughtfully write and effectively record music in a house with 3 small children. Added events and engagements have also eaten away at the little free time available. Regardless of the difficulty I’ve found in starting this project, I’ve found (or been reminded of) some really amazing things.
- My wife is awesome, and patient, and awesome.
- I prefer the way a snare (played with brushes) sounds when miked from underneath.
- My kids deserve more than I could ever do for them, but every moment I give them is an investment in their joy.
- It turns out that I CAN write music on my own.
- My organ has an amazing bass sound.
- a little encouragement and interest goes a long way.
- Half of the struggle of creation is dedicating focus to it’s process.
There’s a ton more… but it can wait for future posts. The song isn’t finished, and I won’t release it until I get the video edited, so expect it to be a while. (I’ll probably be launching a site for my music when the song is ready)
(FYI, I’m trying to make my first Videosong, read this if you don’t know what that is.)