I have always liked a good challenge, and never like to do something the same way every time I do it.
The first two Snow-E records
(Originally released as Apparatus VOL1.and VOL2.)
Were my first projects using a different approach in the music writing process.
I usually would write the Music with a 6 string electric guitar, Start with a killer memorable riff, then work around that riff.
With the first two Apparatus albums I decided to do something different, I set to write the music with my 4 string Bass first, not only that, but I wanted to still use the Riff concept, but I took it a step further, and tried to accomplish Odd timing, and unpredictable changes... I also wanted to create pieces of music rather than songs.
With my Noah 57 project, I went and did a punk / guitar solo route, still writing with the Bass first. but the Noah 57 album has more of the "Song" element rather than Pieces of Music.
Along my journey I found a band that set my creative mind on fire, I never EVER really liked Dance music... till I discovered The Glitch Mob, and realized that Electronic Music does not have to be DANCE music.
I began another venture in the writing process, Moving away from writing music with the Bass lines first, and started writing Electronic Music, with subtle Dance elements. then worked around the Electronic structure... Giving Birth to 2014's
(Equal Balance Vol 1.) and the 3 total versions, Electronic Instrumental, Instrumental with guitars, and the full mix with Vocals.
(Hour of Æon) Followed the same writing process as (Equal Balance).
after all this music has been written, I realized that I have never done any cover songs, In fact I cannot stand to learn cover songs.. Id rather Just write my own. But I fell in love with the Glitch Mob, and as a thank you to them for being an inspiration, and for hooking my nephew up with Back stage passes... I decided to do an all Progressive Rock tribute to their first album (Drink The Sea)
Which as actually gotten quite a bit of great acceptance, and Liking.
and Now we are here 2015 and The creative Juices are still flowing HARD.
I have decided to experiment with Recording my next effort 100% using my iPhone.
With little to No editing or mastering on the computer. I want to keep this simple, clean, and organic. i want to create a full sound with limitations.
I will be using the following tools.
iPhone 4s with Garageband IOS
Squire Baritone Jazzmaster,
Fun Creative Journey ahead! Looking forward to the possibilities
find out more about Snow-E Music here
http://snowescore.wix.com/snow-e
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