Very Sorry for my Absence

 Heyyyyy!!

I know. Long time, no post. 

I've been very busy writing for an album I hope to release sometime in the future. I've written 8 songs so far, and it's been quite a ride. Two songs per day. I don't know know how many songs I'm going to write. Lately, it's been a passion I can't turn off. 

The album that I hope to release will be of many many influences. Influences including: TOOL, Pink Floyd, Maroon 5's debut album Songs About Jane, Phil Collins, Stone Temple Pilots, Collective Soul, the song The Downtown Lights by the Blue Nile, and Depeche Mode to name a few. There might be a Julee Cruise-isque influence as well, to add a hint of Lynchian vibes.

What has urged me to write an album is.... I've been touched hard by someone in particular who I thought was someone who I could count on in so many ways. They ditched me, and the friends that I shared with him, and it's not been pretty since. Songwriting about it has kept me cool for the past few days, and I've been trying to find a way to proper recover for almost two months (it's THAT bad). Though not every song is about them on the album, they each touch on a very overwhelming event that has recently went down.

My lyrics have been told to be dark, sometimes cold, and even deep to the point that the pain is so apparent can make an impression on audiences, especially if the music done experimentally with a fresh sound. I have been told by someone who is working with me on music choices, preferences, etc. that I'm advanced on my formatting, breaking the songwriting rules and somehow still making it all work. So I'm very pleased with that, and am looking forward to any further progress.

And to say more, a dear friend by the name of Sheila Victoria Anne (aka professionally Sheilava) has agreed to stand as my main vocalist. She's an amazing singer/songwriter/actress and I feel she'll understand all the feelings that I've written in my songs in a way that is somewhat compatible if we haven't shared the same experience. We've both had our downs and we've certainly have our admirations for each other. 

The album will be released on YouTube, Internet Archives, and maybe other online platforms, and later will be released in CD, vinyl, cassettes, etc. in the future after that. Will be a fun ride worth exploring and learning. 

So, forgive me if I've been MIA with this blog. I actually just recently finished watching The Return and might cook up another article either the end of this week or the next, depending on my writing habits. But I hope and wish everyone who are still checking this blog out healthy and well, and to keep on rockin'!!

Love and Peace, and always give yourself a present everyday. <3