Sometimes in life there are moments where we are quietly stirring and brewing on the inside. There are times to share, and times to marinate in one’s own vision so we can give birth to something true and authentic. I’ve been quiet lately because I’ve been deep in the cocoon. But the time to share is nearing.
I have so many absurd and beautiful stories to share with you music-lovers. Concerts in magnificent countries, new musical inspirations and musings, even an accidental hang-out session with Donald Rumsfeld (where we had a hot debate about what true Power is in the world)… phew. But I haven’t found (or made) the time to write about all of it!
I have so many ideas and songs brewing inside, so much music I want to record. And right now what I need to keep reminding myself, in the vein of Guns N’ Roses, to have a little Patience. Because all it its time, I’ll get the work out there.
I’m sorting out the plan and the means to do all of it. And to keep you updated on what I’m brewing next, here’s the scoop for this girl and her viola:
THE NEXT CD
I have 20+ new sketches, songs and melodies worked out, and time in the recording sessions will commence. (Stay tuned via my newsletter, Facebook or Twitter).
Some songs will have added instruments like the harmonica… but I’m also thinking of adding some electric bass, and this really excites me. The bass will bring more low frequencies and funk to my sound.
Also I have a new effects processor that has been helping expand my musical voice, some of you have seen me with it at recent gigs… It has taken a while to get to know this gear, because it is quite the piece of equipment. But it allows me to manipulate the sound of the viola to a much more limitless degree. Slowly but surely I’m finding the sounds and technology that are allowing me to create the musical compositions I hear in my imagination.
I often don’t share what technology I’m using because what I’m trying to do is create a sound that has not yet existed in the land of music. Maybe being so secretive is not the way to go in this open source world, but for the moment, while I’m deep in the crux of creation and birthing new work, I want to keep quiet. I hope you understand.
And the more I learn about how I can expand the expectations and redefine the sound of the viola, the more technology I’m discovering that can expand the instrument’s capabilities. My current gear is exciting, but it still has some limitations so more expansion is in order. Clearly there is a long future between me and new technology.




