Reclusive Creativity
I’m sitting here in the loft of a log cabin, high atop the Smoky Mountains. It is the night before we travel home from a 3-night “get away” mountains. This is the second time we’ve been to this very structure in the woods, and each time it has resulted in a great unleashing of musical output. Something about the purely natural surroundings and (admittedly) isolation from any distractions, is very conducive to letting the creativity soar.
In the past 2 days I’ve written 5 new pieces, each of which Christa has given the thumbs up. We’ve been working with a slightly new technique lately of approaching each new piece as a story, rather than a song. For each of the Smoky Mountain pieces, for example, Christa sat listening and describing the visuals that came to mind in text. With that description and a musical sketch in place, we can embark together on completing lyrics (if appropriate) and a more polished arrangement. It’s less about making a 3.5 minute pop song, and more about the story of the thing. I’m sure some will end up as 3.5 minute pop songs… some, perhaps not. These visual descriptions may or may not end up in the finished product, but they are great stepping stones to the next part of the journey.
Now, returning to “civilization” and routine, the task of keeping the distractions at bay is upon us. Stay tuned.
Im looking forward to any new material from you guys. And I hope to see you on the resulting tour!
I kinda think it’s neat when groups will come out with a new album and you find there are only 7 tracks but each one is like 6+ minutes long…
Be kinda neat to see what you could come up with if you really let a song/story flow endlessly…
If a song is truly interesting, I’m fine with it being 6+ minutes long. But, I’m not thinking HL will have any more than 5min at the most. But, it’s not over yet. Only tomorrow knows! And, I just have to say, it’s been really farging amazing working on music with War-N over this weekend!! Things are certainly flowing well and ideas are almost coming from secret space that appears between us both in the studio. It’s really quite interesting!
We’ll report more soon. I really don’t think people will be disappointed.
Thanks for the all the love, respect and patience.
Much Love to Everyone!
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You guys are awesome. It’s no surprise to me that a natural setting would be conducive to some creative output from you, because your music has always been very honest.
The strength of the stories in your songs is the primary thing I love about Hungry Lucy. Can’t wait to hear the new material!
I just randomly stumbled across your music on Jamendo, and thought it was lovely. I really love the haunted style. I shot you a few $ on there (hopefully some of that makes its way to you) and am looking forward to anything else you may do.
Thank you for keeping music alive in the face of Clear Channel and Britney Spears. It gives me a little bit of hope that all is not lost.