Well, maybe let the music you listen to be your inspiration for your own stuff. When I'm in recording/mixing mode, I completely listen to songs differently, in that I get ideas for how to fit things together. I'm still very much an amateur, however. . .but I thoroughly enjoy it.
I really want to work with others on my music. If I still lived in St. Louis, that wouldn't be too much of an issue. Instead, I'm doing everything myself (guitars, bass, drums, keys, and vocals. . .). It has been a teeter-totter of fun and interest vs. pure frustration and
tons of self-doubt. Have had to learn keys (happy about that. . . but still a big beginner). . .and drums (a total novice. . .).
Nevertheless, hoping to have my first re-do (in this case, a bit of re-re-do) finished in a week or two. However, I've been somewhat unhappy and have had lots of self-doubt. This current re-do is
finally starting to take shape, with a big thanks to my new bass, as it has provided tons of motivation.
This has been by far the longest I have gone without 'releasing' anything. This time around, I want to make things as tight as I can, with the current capabilities that I have. I am no longer going to throw things together in a day or two with the goal of interesting a friend or two in working on my music with me. I am also only really working on fitting my previous songs into a bit of a concept album. New songs have taken a back seat. . .but new ideas for my old songs have been incorporated (in my head) into this 'album.'
Wish me luck. . .
Paul
