Four

"Four" is quite the appropriate title for this entry.
That is the number of songs I am currently working on for the album.
Well, at least that is the number of songs that I feel absolutely good about.
Everything else that I have done in the past four weeks has been scrapped. I suppose that is how the recording process is suppose to go.
However, this is my first time at attempting to record a full length disc.
I suppose I should try to be more patient but I find myself being unable to do so.
I'm not sure what it is.

Today, for example, I was completely frustrated, literally about to give up. I was so frustrated at the thought that I have not even completed one song. I do however, have four strong ideas I feel good about. Still, I thought that I might be at least half way complete with the entire project by now.
I guess not.
I am also becoming increasingly frustrated at the constraints that my musical talent (or lack thereof) has put on me. I'm not the most gifted musician, I already know that. I find that most frustrating because I have found that music is my passion but that it probably isn't going to be a career in any fashion for me.
At least I have other things going for me...law school soon...then, who knows?
No bother, I'm not going to be a child about it. I have too much to be grateful for.
I'm just going to continue work on the album and enjoy my youth.

goodnight.

Three

Work on the album is coming along quite nicely. I'm hoping to have the second and third tracks close to being finished by the end of the week. One song entitled "Nostalgia For The 1980s" is somewhat an out of place tune. I really like it but it doesn't fit with the way the album is shaping out to sound. It's a little more upbeat, smooth, not too much going on. It might be the least complicated piece of music I've composed over the last six months. Lately, everything I've recorded has been layered with textures and sounds, but this one is fairly simple, dare I say it sounds like a pop song.

I'm trying to rehearse for some live shows. I think more than anything I would love to do a show with this group of songs. I feel confident that when I get a few more things settled I will be able to deliver a mildly entertaining set. Still, I think a little more time is needed to ensure that I will go and do my best. As with the recording of the record, I feel no need to rush anything in regards to doing a live show. Patience will prove to be my greatest asset if I wish to avoid embarrassment.