I've never really fallen into the category of being seduced by a crisp, clear production sound. It's probably because I've listened to rock a lot throughout my life, and many debut albums sound really dodgy. To me, that's a really endearing quality that I love and gives the musicians a slightly more tangible quality.
I suppose that why I'm feeling ok about producing another set of songs for myself. It's not that I'm arrogant enough to think that I have all the answers. Far from it, but I'm taking what life is giving me and running with it. With input from others, I'm sure my next offering would be different and possibly better arranged, creative ideas I'd never thought of would arise and so on. It would be lovely, but the more you add to the mix, the more complicated it all becomes. I quite like being in control of my musical destiny now, and I am thoroughly enjoying the little discoveries I make every day.
As I've mentioned before, my EP was a bit learning experience and it's helped me greatly to know how to approach things for a better result. My vocal recordings will be better, which I am extremely happy about. I also have a better idea of how I want it to sound overall, and know that I don't have to put something out in the hope that it might appeal to people. This time it's just about a musical journey and it's good to feel comfortable in that, because I can afford to be more creative.
Work has begun on my first full length track for the album, "The Weather". It might not be the first track in running order, it's just the first one that I've begun (apart form the secret hidden track which is finished...). Already it goes along with a nice little groove that actually has me bobbing my head while I listen to playback. Not going to rush though...it will take as long as it takes.
Anne-Lise
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