Status update: Stressed out, writers block, need to recharge.
Usually I'm posting new music, this interval feels a little longer than normal.
Work has decided to scramble my schedule, co workers have decided to have issues with me, the result is a lot of stress and anxiety I didn't have the previous year or so. I find it difficult to sit down and write under those circumstances so I have to wait for the stars to align on a day off to make progress.
On top of that, a wonderful distraction, Sword Art Online Alicization game has been keeping me from doing what I should. That sparks a reminder of an idea I was working on last year, a book idea telling the story of my two brain children.
And finally, I've seen enough videos and artists complain about record deals, so I've decided it would be best for me to remain solo, and independent. The month of August I attempted a collaboration, they write the lyrics, I do the rest, the result was a failure, no song. And even if it succeeded I'd have to figure out the sticky "Well if someone buys it, we split it, but since I did 80% of the work we'll split it 50/50. To end on a positivity note, Bandcamp doesn't charge me a thing, they take only a percentage of sales, so I'll continue to use them as my primary selling point. October my contract with Ditto, the distributor is up, and I'm not sure I'm going to renew. This will mean they take their support, which includes keeping my songs on iTunes, Spotify, Google Music... so far no one listens, and no one buys, only on N1M, so I'll focus my effort here, and funnel to Bandcamp.
The month of August I did manage to write 2 songs, one is unfinished, and this one which is a background instrumental piece. I hope you like it and forgive me for all the negative whining this post included. I did buy 3 new virtual instruments so expect some experimental stuff while I once again figure out what direction I'm going. I feel the new VSTs are a new spin on an old Lex Remlap. Until next time, be safe, be well.