EP Progress 3 - Philosophical Rant 6

I had a few thoughts today about the EP, so figured I'd write them down. I'm noticing a natural progression in the structure of the EP. There's a pretty clear theme. Thoughts. And Love. But generally, just thoughts. Love kind of sneaks its way into all the thoughts. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's me telling myself something. It's like this EP is a reflection of the stuff that goes in and out of my head in any single day, or a moment even. So I had the idea of naming the EP 'Chaotic Tangents'. But I'm not entirely convinced on that title yet, because the EP isn't necessarily chaotic. Perhaps the original thoughts were, but then some part of my brain has ordered them.

For example, here's a draft tracklist with associated concepts:

The Fall - is dark but hopeful. It originated from ideas of dependency and redemption and that sort of stuff. 

I Feel Alive - is about recovering (from trauma perhaps?) and then living in the moment.

Get Up And Skate Girls! - is about sort of about self-reflection in a way, looking to the past and future, and defying the expectations of others.

21st Century Love Song (draft title) - is about rebellion or finding identity, and freedom. 

All Around Me (very draft title) - is supposed to be an epic conclusion, or I suppose, a transcendence.

There's sort of a pattern there. Or at least, an ordered collection of ideas. Not exactly chaotic, so maybe my EP title needs more thought.

I think next post, I'll write something technical instead of philosophical. Explain something about the sounds I'm using, and how I made them. In the mean time, I gotta record some vocals!

Cheers!

EP Progress 2

A few bits and pieces to report. I've finished the core elements of my third song this morning. I'm really happy with it. Now I just need to put the vocals in. 

I'm pretty sure this track will be titled 'Get up and skate girls!'. I might change it if it doesn't work for the finished product though. I got the inspiration for the song from a street mural. I may use this picture for the song artwork, since I can have artwork attached to each song on the EP. So then if you listen to the EP on an electronic player, like an iPhone or something, the art will match the song playing. I saw that Trent Reznor did that for the NIN album 'The Slip'. It was the first album I'd even seen someone do that. Yep so, anyway, this 3rd song won't release as a single. It will join the other 4 tracks on the EP which will be released for FREE. Yes, free. 

I'm actually really happy with the idea of releasing it for free. It's sort of liberating in a way. Just knowing that anyone who wants to listen can. I've been thinking about ideas for the website. I'm preferring the idea of having a single page with a graphic, the download button, and a donate button. Nothing else to click or interact with. Just really simple. I hope that people will be coming for the music, not the website. 

Get up and skate girls!

EP Progress 1

So what do you guys think about in the shower? Aside from the obvious sexual fantasies you all have. Don't deny it!

I've been working on my tracks and I find that, after a good sleep, in the morning shower I write songs in my head. I've had this partial tune in my head for sometime, but have struggled to get inspiration to complete it. Finally this morning, in the shower, I completed the tune. I mean that now it actually sounds like a song concept I can build as opposed to a little tune you'd whistle in the street. That got me thinking, I wonder what other people think up in the shower?

Ok, so anyway, this new song will be the 5th and last song on the EP. I want it to be ultra epic. Something that leaves people in awe, speechless. Something that leaves them wanting more. Or wanting to play the whole EP over again. I'll work on it today and see how I go. I play the first 4 tracks to myself all the time. I love the way they flow, undulate, through the EP. Tracks 3 and 4 only contain the basic elements, but the effect of the music is there.

I've also had a few job interviews over the new year. I really need a job, pronto. Zero money is not a cool way to be. Hopefully I get something really soon. Fingers crossed.

Oh, and happy new year to everybody!  :)