So, it's been around, 6 months or so, which means, it's time for another blog! It's been an interesting year, seems like ti went by too fast, then again, what years doesn't? Made a new years resolution, it's... drum roll... to live. I find too many times we pay attention to where we're headed, or where we've been, not that those are bad things, just that we pay them too much attention, & lose perspective. Sometimes, in the midst of all that reflection, we forget we're actually alive right now, & continuing what I said last blog, it's the only thing that's real, this particluar moment. so, I want to live it to the best of my ability, & not waste it.
You may have noticed I've uploaded 2 new songs since last blog, & wouldn't ya know, one of them is named "Only the Moment"! How's that for a segue? It's actually an older track, maybe 4 years or so, probably 5ish. I originally composed it back when I was still learning how to write music. It was phase I went through where I was making themes for myself & everyone in my life. This particular one was my theme. It's been through a few revisions since that original incarnation, & I've applied alot of what I've learned through the years to it. I think it actually nails me & where I'm at right now exactly. I'd go into more detail about that, but i'll let the music speak for itself. Fun fact: The song was originally called "Joker's Lullaby" & was purely orchestral.
The other track, called "Die on My Feet" is from the quote mentioned in the subject line of this blog, said by Emiliano Zapata. You may recognize the track from the Prima demo I posted a while back. It too has morphed a bit since that intial version. As have the plans for the album. I've decided to split it into 2 different ablums, as well as postpone Prima. Why, you ask (I'm gonna pretend you did, else I'd have no reason to continue this)? Well, as you can probably tell, the track is pretty heavy & darker than the stuff I was planning for the album. Seems the events as of late, horrible as they are, are inspiring a different tone of music from me at the moment. I've been in the mood to write more aggressive, rock inspired electronica. Also, I've been lsitening to alot of Prodigy, Pendulum & the like. Also, a lot of movie & game soundtracks, so expect to hear some thumping orchestral mixed in the new tracks.
Splitting Prima & making a concept album. I wasn't sure about this idea, even though it'd been planned out in my head for a few weeks now. I kept going back & forth, then I heard an album from one of my favorite artists, BeatDrop, titled Revolution. It's the same general idea as mine, inspired by the current state of affairs around the world, & it's awesome. Download it, it's free. If you like it enough, leave a little donation, why not. Where was I, oh yeah, I heard it, read the liner notes & lyrics, & was even more inspired to follow through with my idea. thus, "Die on My Feet" was born. It's the working title for the album. Not sure what the final name will be, or if I'll keep this one.
Well, that's about it, I also wanted to thank everyone who is a fan, all my friends & family. Last year was epic, here's hoping this one will be too!
Later lates,
David