Well, I had a chance to finish up a couple of new tunes over the Thanksgiving Holiday. I've gotten the recording process down to the very barest elements that the song needs to live. I record the guitars during nap time and lay down the vocals when the kids are being fed and are captive in their highchairs. I've had to get it done quickly, which I like. No time for second guessing and retakes on guitar parts. I'm getting better at making last minute decisions and living with them. Of course, the beauty of it all is that I can always make changes when it comes time to making a record.
"Noise Pollution" is the first song that I put down. Just watch the news and read the paper and you'll understand where this song came from. I wonder if the networks realize that they're pumping out so much news, most of it negative, that slowly but surely we're all becoming numb to it. It's more like noise pollution than important world events. I'm not even getting into the 24 hour loop that happens when there is something major. Try it one day. Leave the news on all day. Notice by the end of the day, you don't even hear them talking about the world falling apart. It's more like the hum of the refrigerator.
"Quickie Mart Rodeo" was an idea that popped up while I as writing another tune. I've spent a lot of time at 7-11s, Time Savers, Truck Stops, and various gas n' goes. It's kind of a trip. 3am in Nebraska on interstate 80 can provide some real world entertainment. If I wasn't in such a hurry when I was at the Quickie Mart, I might stay a while and soak it in. But that's the point of the "Quickie Mart". Gas up, grab a microwave burrito and diet beverage and hit the road. Barrels of sodas, candy of every kind, dirty magazines and a laminated map of whatever state you're in. How 'bout a pack of smokes and a slim jim? Maybe a gallon of washer fluid and a six pack of oreos might tickle your fancy. OH...don't worry...they got it!
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I hope that life is treating everyone well!
Peace,
Jon
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
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