Well, my songwriting has exploded and nearly simultaneously tapered in a surge of creativity squelched by the bustle of the holidays… In re-priming the creative pistons lately I can already tell that it will be moderately harder to fire up this time around. I need real inspiration, not contrived or forced… (?)
Meanwhile…songs are being tested and tried at open mics around Tacoma and overall, the reception has been positive. Of the tunes tried so far, “No Place for a Lady” and “Addict” are favorites (so I’ve been told). Remarkably enough, these are the most ‘Justice’ related songs which, I have to think, is indicative of the outcry of my generation for positive change mixed with the current movement of God. Granted, my sample group is a small one, but the consensus echoes throughout all social groups in my life: God is the answer and His love is the cure. May my story lift peoples lives every time I touch a microphone or strum Sergio, Twinkles, or Grandma (guitars: Ibanez, Takamine, and Gibson respectively) ….
On a separate note, I’m trying to set up studio time to record a demo for my solo stuff as well as for I Am Justice (more to come). Gabriel McPhereson is going to aid my efforts but unfortunately, like every highly skilled person, he is a VERY busy man. He assures me that my schedule-badgering is welcome and necessary to keep the ships sailing forward (wow, kinda corny); so I’ll persist. Not sure what to call my EP…(I’ve got 3 months to decide). I’m toying with the following:
- Robben Isle (in Honor of Nelson Mandela)
- After Breakfast and Blood¨
- Rain City
- Melodic History
Currently I favor Robben and Rain (hey that might be a good title: Robben and Rain…!?) but haven’t locked one in yet. Anyway, if someone actually reads to this point, you may be good ears to tell: Take everything you have and give it all away for God – use every moment to effect change in the world.
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