Thursday, January 12, 2012

An Album. Are You Serious?

Yes, I'm serious.  Or at least I'm going to give it the old college try.   I've tried the RPM Challenge once before, but it wasn't really a smart timing choice.  This time I'm prepared.  I've got my 10 tracks written, and everything in place to just press record in February.

Even if I don't make it, I'll have a good handful of new tunes for my live show.  It's somewhat liberating to compartmentalize writing and performing.   I've also taken a new approach to instrumentals; basing them off of poems and reflections from my journals, rather than improv sessions.  This is great for inspiration, but chaos on titles.  Some of my favorites include: Bucky's Wing Shack, Djibouti, and Sparkle.

Regardless of the outcome, I'll post the finished album at some point this year.