oh boy has it ever.

I am officially Hermit the Frog.
Well, not a frog in literal terms... but I do think they're cute creatures and deserve to vote just like all the other creatures.

what?

it's late and I'm tired, but I feel like writing... so stuff like the voting frog comment comes out. Sue me.

It's been such an interesting last couple of months. In the beginning of February I went into an amazing studio at a gorgeous facility called NRG in North Hollywood. I was in Studio B, the Moroccan themed room, with rich tapestries, lush couches and fabrics, cool lighting and the most beautiful grand piano.... I felt like princess Jasmine even though she didn't live in Morocco.
Found out after the fact that it was the same studio in which Fiona Apple recorded her second record, which happens to be my holy grail of records. Well, that and the Jackson 5 Christmas Album. Seriously, check it out. It's what I decorate my apartment to when I have an apartment and feel like decorating it. Even in April.

In addition to some familiar faces, I was also surrounded by some new musicians and musical folk. Each one was a great opportunity to learn, ask questions and grow as a musician and an artist. But even outspokenly awkward me took some time to show my truly awkward colors. Over the course of those eight days, I found myself becoming more comfortable in offering ideas and realizing that my ideas were totally valid and more than that, they were vital in getting to the heart of these songs. Goes back to that whole "little voice" thing. If I could only practice what I preach.

With the help of some very patient people and the most wonderfully supportive friends I could hope to conjure up, by the end I was as awkward as ever. Ah, feels good.
Long story short, (too late) we were in the big studio for about 8 days recording drums, bass, and piano. There was a smattering of really wonderful players that came in and hopefully we've all created a musical soup that will taste great. And be less filling.

It was so inspiring to wake up in the morning and drive AGAINST traffic (*sigh*) to this magnificent room where my whole job all day long was to lose myself in the music and let creative bugs grab me and take me in different directions. What an incredible feeling to watch your music come to life in ways you haven't explored before. Certain songs are taking some searching to find the right framework, and others are staying relatively true to how they've been. Overall, I look at this album as an opportunity to let the songs breathe, and maybe even change shape a bit. I'm doing my best to help create unique and honest music that makes me giddy to share it. I think I'm on my way there, and I know it will be a long road...
But guys, I knew after the very first day that this is something I'm going to be really proud of.

And I already can't wait to share it.

So thanks for the love, patience, and good wishes. It comes through crystal clear. It actually comes through on am radio at this one intersection in Hollywood, which is weird.

Hmm.

Anyway.

loving you.
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