Hi Friends,
Just a quick update...
Jonathan is still working on what we recorded last week. So no new news on that front.
As for me, I've been playing guitar more than I ever have in my life. For the first time ever I am practicing with a purpose. It is a challenge to be technically sharp and still have the right energy driving the playing. And I practice differently for recording and playing live (I practice for both). Using a metronome tends to alter both what I play and the way I play it, if I'm not careful. I have to find that sweet middle ground. I'll get there.
The other thing I'm struggling with is song choice. I have a brand new song that I actually have not jet finalized the arrangement and lyrics. I have enough words for 3 songs but no coherent narrative to it. I keep waiting to find the missing piece to the jigsaw puzzle that pulls it all together. I won't go back into the studio without both nailed down.
So that opens up the possibility of just using a different song. I have quite a few to choose from but really liked the idea of using mostly songs I've written in the last year or so. I am even digging through the ipad for song ideas that I have started and might be able to finish quickly. Basically I am a obsessing and mentally chasing my tail like a dopey dog! oh well. It will all come together when it has to and it will be great!
I'm off to play a 3 song open mic at the Asbury Hotel. Tomorrow (Friday) I will be doing a 10 minute set at the WonderBar in Asbury Park for the Light of Day Open Mic at 10:00 pm ($16). Sunday I will be doing a 25 minute set at another Light of Day event at Cafe Artiste in the Jersey Shore Arts Center at 4:30.($10). Hope to seee some friends! Peace, Dan.
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