I got about half a track done this weekend which is great because it can usually take about a month. Often longer.
Damn dude, that's a long time to work on a song. By the way, your mix arrived and I'm excited to spin it tomorrow. I have a 4 hour drive ahead of me.
Yeah, my songs are often very layered. I've actually been thinking I've been spending too much time on them and not just getting them done and out there. Here's an example of what my latest production looks like: Also, glad you got the CD, here's the concept for the track listing:
1. Low tide, before dawn
2. Glorious sunrise
3. mid-tide, cloudy evening
4. High tide, sunset
5. Low tide, calm morning/afternoon
6. Mid-tide, Subtle evening sunset
7. High tide, long still night
8. High tide, before dawn/sunrise
9. Mid tide, early morning, sign of clouds
10. Low tide, afternoon, storm brewing
11. Mid tide, evening, thunder storm, rough seas
12. High tide, vibrant sunrise, clearing skies
13. Mid tide, afternoon, clear blue skies. Surfs up!
14. Low tide, evening, big waves/crazy surfers
15. Low tide, brilliant sunset, beach party.
So far I am really enjoying this and your description of how the tracks were inspired makes sense as I listen. There are a number of the songs/artists that I am already familiar with but hearing them in this context somehow makes it new. Thank you
Thanks man, I tried to mix tracks that I knew you'd listened/liked before (via scouring your posts) and interweave them with things I thought you might not have heard. I'm glad I succeeded. I'd heard almost none of the music on the CD you gave me, bar Sufjan, Radiohead and The White Stripes. I was initially apprehensive about whether I'd like it but the longer I listened the more I did. I really enjoyed the opener 'Serpentine', was that one of your friends? I think the reason I liked the CD is because it had good music from scenes I haven't had the time and/or interest to explore yet. It's time consuming to really get going in an entirely different scene of music so I'm really pleased that you shared some great music with me. Thanks!
I'm glad you liked it. I too looked through your music preferences and made the decision to feature songs I thought you'd like from genre's that were absent in your collection. I definitely tried to feature artists from Michigan, some of which are friends. Hope it wasn't too poppy for you.I really enjoyed the opener 'Serpentine', was that one of your friends?
-I know Chris, I wouldn't say we are friends though. We shared a couple of shows in the past and my cousin plays violin with him. He's a great artist.