I have learned that the process of creating an album of original material is an interesting one. When this project first started out it was intended to be a largely acoustic and folk-centered EP with 3-5 songs. I was originally interested in performing all of the parts myself (which is the way I create song demos), more as a personal challenge than a showcase of talent. Since I began the project, I have ended up involving several different musicians, studios, equipment and musical ideas. What began as a solo folk EP has developed into a full length album that falls into a specific theme and still surprises me at each listen.
This Sunday, I am heading down to The Backroom Studios to track drums and additional bass and guitars on the tracks that are going to eventually make up the album. At last count, there are 9 full length tracks and a few interlude pieces that will be interspersed throughout the tracks. I have spent almost two years plotting these songs and chipping away at the project one little piece at a time. I am proud and excited to be nearing the completion…although knowing my tendencies I will probably be spending many more months obsessively fretting over the musical nuance and experimenting with other sound concepts. That’s probably the greatest thing about music, especially original music: it’s just so malleable.
Adding content to this site has been a slow process, but there is a torrent of material and information on the horizon…I just have to wait for it to all come together. Stay tuned!