I want to make music that matters. I want to mean every word I say in my songs. It’s not going to be easy but I know in the end that’s the only way to make writing worth the effort.
I’m thankful for the songs I’ve written and I’m excited to push past those songs and fight for a deeper connection to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ through music and lyrics.
I’m up too late and I’m done rambling
-jh-
Recording frustrations.
The hardest part about recording for me is letting go. I have this insane thing stuck in my mind like a sliver that makes me never satisfied with anything I do. In a way I believe this is good because it pushes me to be better but a lot of times its just dang annoying.
Tonight I sat down to record a guitar part for a new song and while I had a bunch of decent takes I just kept recording it over and over until it progressively got worse.
My hope was that I was going to find that one perfect take and it never came. I began doubting the production of the song half way through this process as my fingers started to feel the pain.
I don’t play guitar as much as I should and therefore my fingers hurt when I am doomed with the task of recording something as simple as 4 chords over and over.
Without accomplishing much of anything I am calling it a night and waiting to see what tomorrow brings. I’m waiting for inspiration. I’m hoping for art. I’m searching for the sound that each song needs to be complete.
I’ve been listening to A Fine Frenzy, Gabe Dixon Band, Jeff Buckley and City and Colour a lot the last few days and they keep reminding me that it’s really about the song for a singer/songwriter. The worth of my efforts is lodged deep in the guts of the songs. It’s not found in some catchy melody, sick guitar riff, or clever lyric. It comes from a song with an honest heart.
That being said I believe God has given me songs of true worth. Songs worth singing for His Namesake and I’m excited to share them all with you.
-jh-