The RPM Challenge begins. I have committed to making an album in February. That’s either 10 songs or thirty minutes, whichever comes first. Of course, I could make a single thirty-minute prog rock magnum opus, but that would be too fun. This is like a penance. I need to make a focused something or another. I have dragged the ladyfriend into this. She’ll be offering vox at the very least. We will be shooting for something inspired by Motown, Eccentric Soul compilations, with a healthy (inevitable) dose of amateurish psychedelia and noisiness. Or something.
I was inspired to do this by several friends on a message board who were taking part. They’re all over there in the links section. It really seems a great way to get back into making music on my own. I’ve been in bands forever, and have made more music for its own sake than you could ever want to hear. The past few years, however, I’ve been complacent with the band stuff (which is always a thrill, but a collaborative one by definition), and haven’t done much on my own. Back in the day, I was a four track and ADAT maniac, always at it. And while there was plenty of throwaway stuff, it was always worthwhile. It’s the old cliche — “it’s about the process, not the product.” I’ve had neither for awhile. The solution? The RPM Challenge. Horse Blankets will soon rule the world!
I’ll sporadically document my progress here.
Oh shit. What have I done.
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