I love a good routine.
Now that I have this new beautiful music room, I’m making music in it. Keri does work in the real estate business all day, I write. We got a system. It’s clicking.
I’m making demos for our double-album coming. I got the writing bug. I’m in a lyric zone. Then, on weekends, Keri goes to town on what I’ve done, editing or changing. It feels good like this.
About discovery..
One of the things I love about album work is making processes that make songs. So many times I’ve discovered a great process by doing it wrong and adjusting. That’s like my favorite part of all of life. Fixing things.
I used to want to get things down perfect the first time. I realized after a few years of that, it’s daunting to start. But if I can piddle around and make something worth improving, then I have not wasted time. It’s more fun to improve the song than hammering out a perfect draft to begin with. Why deny myself the fun of editing? Why deny Keri something she is awesome at? I like these rough drafts I’m collecting. They aren’t just something to ponder, they’re something to do.
What it is for me.
I’ve come to value the time spent on music as much as the music itself. I could be doing so many other uncool things, but thanks to music, I’m usually up to something cool. I spend my time on it. It’s pretty great.
- When I was a kid, I loved Broadway music thanks to having seen a great Broadway play called ‘Big River’ at the perfect age to soak it in. I wanted to make that kind of music someday. I was fortunate to work with great folks all over the planet and make these two songs a few years ago. They’re for that kid I was. It helps me sometimes just to do something that kid would have liked, for some reason. I really think that.
Work Work.
I work sometimes, not a whole lot, if I’m honest. But I enjoy doing work outside of music. Without fail, I pick up things to take back to the guitar. It’s weird, good songs require multiple types of experience from music to dealing with folks to physical activity. Music.
Work helps in other ways too. Physical activity helps vocals and stamina, talking helps vocals and lyrics, listening to music while working gives me a lot to think about. It all works together. Music.
This is the time.. right here.
I’m enjoying listening to these demos too. It has me very much looking forward to finals. Keri and I want to make a great record together. We are taking our time, making mental notes when a demo comes on. It feels luxurious. Lots of paid performers don’t have this kind of time. Lots of workers don’t either. I am very lucky, trying to make the most of it.
So, it’ll be awhile. Sorry. But it’s fun at the moment. That’s the goal for us. -kelly
Return to home.
When this happened, I knew we were in for a world of hurt. I knew he’d win, I knew he’d start wars, I knew folks would suffer. I knew it as if it was inevitable. It was.. Why am I the only person I know who knew? (Today’s songwriting thought.)
PS: if you knew too, let me know you knew. [email protected]. I love to talk. I even like talking about difficult things. It helps everyone. Consider giving me a shout, thanks.🙏
