This is it, the finished product of RPM’11. This was quite a different challenge from the previous ones I have completed just in the approach and outlook I took with this. It still was a challenge none the less.
I wanted to get some music out this time around which is why I opted for an instrumental. I think the title sums up what happened this year. The sessions were my guitars, my laptop, and me. I like some of the songs, others still need to be developed and finished. This is what the RPM Challenge is though. Write and record 10 songs or 35 minutes worth of music in 28 days. These songs will change in time, although some may just stay as-is and will be used as soundtracks for other projects. I was lucky for the most part this year as far as technical challenges go. Only an occasional crash for not running on a separate hard drive and a bit of difficulty in set-up due to using new software. The biggest challenge this year was time and getting the physical space to complete the recording. A new goal is to secure a practice spot of my own where I can play all night and record at any time without outside interruptions. I actually think some of the recordings this year reflect those distractions.
I can’t dwell on the negative though because I did write and record 42 minutes of new music in 28 days under adverse conditions.
I will turn in the recording to RPM Headquarters in the morning, then stay tuned to this blog for the next few days as I post and write about the music created. Right now, it’s time for a nap. Cheers!
