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Always Room For Emotions
By joseexist in Musings On Muses
November 13, 2011

Someone once told Bob Dylan to “shut up and play!” I am no fan of my own voice for that matter. I often find myself struggling to squash my errant thoughts as I make my way to the studio. For me, thinking too much is detrimental to the creative process. I can put up with my lack of vocal ability though. Every fiber of my being strains to complete a project. The act itself is what I enjoy thru it all.

Reality always seems to take up too much of my time. Most things I can bear in stride. Some things sway my back and labor me down to a crawl. Still other things bring me to a crashing halt. As they say, “that’s life.” I’ve hit plenty of brick walls in my life. The scars always remain. That’s what makes me ‘me’.

Whenever I step into the studio ‘cold’ I simply turn on an amp and pickup a guitar. The first notes are not so much thought out as they are the noise I need to drive away the looming specters of reality. I might hear something in my head but for the most part it’s just a feeling. Eventually I feel out whatever may come to me and begin trying things in as many different ways as possible. The progressions are rough to say the least. I might stumble thru some vocals as well but nothing is ever set in stone. Every song usually starts as a sketch. The palette is broad and there is always ample room for emotions.