Studio Time

I'm going into the studio to record original music tomorrow afternoon, thanks to lots of things, but mainly Sheena. She proactively got me set up with a co-worker who runs a studio with his brother. She's the real engine behind this whole thing, and I am very grateful that she is (probably) more excited than I am to hear some quality recordings of my tunes.

I'm very excited...and nervous. I feel a bit like a broken-in shoe. I'm to the point where I am not too shy or accommodating to do what I really want. I don't feel the need to do some extremely impressive things with my songs at the start simply because they're going to be on a disc. I'm definitely confident in the simplicity of the songs and think they deserve to be on an EP or disc just as much as any highly orchestrated or pristine produced tune. At the same time, just because a broken-in shoe now knows what shape feels good, has some creases to indicate adaptation and familiarity, does not mean that the shoe doesn't still desire to look good. I still think about how the songs will be perceived, who has a stake in the investment of the project, etc. I don't think that will get in my way this time, but it's an unpleasant thing to contend with. I don't like wasting other people's time, or my own.

On the topic of time, however, I am excited to see how efficiently I can get this done. This is always a fun thing to test for me, whether I'm recording my own music or playing or singing for someone else's song/album/band. I like to be in and out, but I also like precision. It's like a test of my ability, or the quality of my musicianship skills, listening skills and creativity. Obviously it's more challenging when it's someone else's vision and direction, but it's fun. I think it will be refreshing to go in and do this as fast or as slow as I see fit. It's my own vision and timeline, so I can go as quickly as my skill will allow, which I really like!

Here's hoping that I'll record some things that I'm truly proud of. :-)