I also rekindled an almost burned out flame with Chris Brown from Aphotic Twilight. A couple of months ago we became friends on the MySpace, and had a couple chats about their need of a vocalist. For some reason or another the discussions died out. Well AT was on the bill with me at Cicero's this weekend. And it was great to open for them, and get to see them live. Even better is the fact that we got to chatting again, and conversation of me coming to a practice and seeing how my voice fit with their sound came up. I'm really hoping something will come of it. They are a fantastic group with so much potential, plus they are a blast to watch! I'm supposed to go down to SIUE next Tuesday to visit, and sing with him a bit. And that should be great! So excitement there!
I am in the midst of a new song. The title is still under construction, along with the finishing up of the structure, and lyrics of it. But any progress I make I will let you know.
Also, the recording has been at a stand still. My connection with Mr. Cottrell has died out quite a bit. I just want to get an EP out to you all so bad! I also still do not know what I would put on it. So much confusion and frustration goes along with my feelings toward my standings on this. But I'm sure in time I will be able to come up with a solution. I just need cheep, good quality recording, no nonsense. No extras. Also the need for copyrighting the songs is coming near.
I had a conversation with a fan the other day. He has said his brother wants to play bass for me, and maybe a little guitar. I will never turn down an opportunity to share music with others, so I said that sounded great. Later that evening I got a call that troubled me in more than one way. His younger brother had "learned all my chords, and had a lot of ideas", but also said that my songs were "kind of boring" "generalized four chord songs" "with nice catchy melodies". But not to worry, his brother had come up with some things to add that only a "real musician could fully appreciate". It's always lovely to know the songs you have the least confidence in our the ones "real musicians" find "boring", I know they are catchy, and that is why I am hesitant to play them, however another collective seems to enjoy those "catchy melodies" when I play them. Confirmation of your doubts is always such a disheartening feeling. The next time I get a bill, I will be sure to have a new grouping of songs which contains music that maybe a couple "real musicians" can appreciate, including myself. Because believe it or not, I'm not such a big fan of my "catchy" tunes. They never seem to please me in the way music that comes from something deep does. So for your listening pleasure (if you are a real musician) or displeasure (if you like what I do right now) I will try and record a few newbies that are a little more deep. I'd love feed back!
Hey about you singing for that band, do you think it's a good idea? It seems like you are making progress with your own music and throwing that in would take away more of your time.
ReplyDeleteAnd I understand that hearing someone say that your music is "kind of boring" sucks. But you can't take what he says to heart. Lots of people would say that great songwriters are boring if they don't like that kind of music anyway. They get stuck in their prefered genre they have a hard time listening to different music.
You are very talented. Don't doubt yourself. That guy has not heard you play in your front room on the piano, he hasn't heard all of your songs. You are amazing, and I support you 100%.