9 Oct 2009

Mihalis

Was up late last night working on a track. I have been really keen to take influence from Justin Broderick Of Jesu (Formally of Godflesh). I love the soundscapes he creates. Initially my idea is to borrow the industrial element of his songs with lush soundscapes and punding drums but i would like to not only Mikeify it but add some electronic Radiohead (Kid A) style beats with a vocal approach more in the direction of those great 80's singers i'e. David Gahan, Robert Smith...

Obviously the music will be pretty downbeat vibe. But Cherie said something to me last week or so ago which i never considered. She said that no matter how gloomy or "goth" sounding i try to go, there is always an element of hope or some kind of release in my songs. I can only assume that this is because music makes me happy so no matter how upset or miserable i feel as soon as i get lost in playing/writing/song i feel the glimmer of hope and i see and end.

Thats what drives me. People may think i am silly for chasing an "unachievable dream". But dreams are there to become reality right?

Anyway i am still thinking of a title for the song. But i think i will brand my solo work under the name 'Mihalis' for obvious reasons. It also happens to be one one of the best tracks (along with no way out of here) off of David Gilmours first solo album.

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