When you’re forced into a diversion from daily activities and pressure you’ve grown used to, motivation falls wayside- at least temporarily. I’ve taken a step back from my normal routine of overindulging and writing about it, to caring for the injured, making up work (the p/t job) and realigning priorities.
Mighty Yang- grand master funk creator- comes to visit tomorrow. We have loose ends which have been pending for months due to our distance and inability to get together. The tracks we’ve done for the next CD have been stagnant, some in need of fine-tuning, all of which I hope to get done this weekend. We feel good about the CD. There are a few last minute tracks I want to run by him which need the Vella signature (guitar & electronic sound). It totals 14 tracks if all goes well.
Art means so much to me, and the poetry of a good picture for the artwork is as important, even MORE important than the composition of tracks. I leave that to one absolutely incredible designer, a visionist, better than anyone I could have imagined working with. My vision is the result of people around me, and when in the company of such personalities, it does nothing but enhance my own. It’s a win win situation. With that said, I can only hope to get the right photographs for her to work with. Our weekend will contain music creation and photography. More hasn’t been realized yet- the CD label, the back cover, the inside, and the other little details. It’s no wonder many bands fall by the wayside in the creation of a CD- coordinating, agreeing and getting it done is no easy task- that’s for sure. It helps when you work with the right people- those who understand each other and communicate well. I enjoy those around me, and hopefully they enjoy my company just as much. It’s the primary reason I do the things I do.
I create pressure for myself, it helps to move me from one thing to the next. I’ve been primarily focused on my Best Bar Blog Series for the past 3 months and will remain vigilant when it comes to the completion of that project, it lasts until August. I must admit, I feel a little empty today without a bar visit this last Wednesday. No experiences and I’ve radically shifted my focus on music temporarily which has led to a lack in motivation to do this; funny enough, I believe we expect rain tomorrow.
The name Funk Thunder was formed as the result of an enormous thunderstorm which crossed Long Island during our first session together. It’s always been a good omen, and whenever we’ve worked, the rain always followed; at least 75% of the time or more. We laugh because we always do our best work when its present. Improvisation follows and perhaps there’s a touch of supernatural forces at work- rain brings flowers, flowers bring insects, insects bring birds, birds bring cats, cats bring dogs, dogs bring owners who try and keep them under control, and crazy dog owners bring inspiration! It all works in cycles. (Music can be heard at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/funkthunder or http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/funkthunder2 )
Do join me next week though, when I get back to writing “The Best Bar Wednesday Blog Series”. I’m sure I’ll also have something good to say about this weekend. Thanks for dropping in!