Without getting into too much drama, I'm essentially learning new recording software in order to produce this album. It's pretty difficult. I wish I could be like I was when I recorded All Girl Band - completely fearless. But now I know that my music WILL be heard - if only by a few ears. So the thoughts and doubts creep in and I panic over every decision. No, it's not healthy. But it's a challenge and I like challenges.
I seem to have overcome a block that was holding me back. Songs that I've struggled with for a long time are finally blooming. I have clarity and purpose in the songs themselves, which is a welcome relief. After a year and a half of not *quite* getting it, I'm starting to write the music I intended all along.
I'm starting to get really itchy for this to be finished. I have a feeling that one week it will ALL fall together. What I'm doing right now is practice.
Belatedly, as usual, I'm getting into Kristin Hersh. _Hips and Makers_ I'm toying with the idea of seeing her perform live later this month when she comes to town. I still chuckle when I remember how excited the folks in Newport were to have me perform there. How many people asked me if I was related? It was cute.
So if I'm writing in this journal right now, who's making music?
