When I write music I usually try to find art work that goes along with the song, or I'll take a picture of something that I feel represents what the music is trying to say. The first song that we released this year called 'No Compromise' has this photo as it's artwork. I took it while I was working on the song and really didn't know why I married the two until I recently thought about it.
When I started work on the new apodiform music and invited 3 good friends to join me, I truly felt like it was a new beginning for me musically. This whole process so far has been a renewal. Music feels completely new and fresh, like I'm playing instruments for the first time. Something inside me has been rejuvenated and the drive to learn more ways to perfect my craft has come alive.
The piano in that picture is the first instrument I ever wrote a song on. I grew up writing and learning music on it and it now sits in the music room of my house. I don't remember a second of my life without it. Countless hours have gone by with my hands on those keys...at every age of my life...since I was 5 or so.
I guess I subconsciously used that picture for the first piece we created this year because it's as if I've written a first song again. It's like I'm getting a chance to start over...and it feels good.
Another thought that feels good...is that my sons little hands will play that piano one day...that just put a giant smile on my face.
Way Kool Todd!
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