Weekly reflection #2

Sat= 2.5 hours

Sun=2.5 hours (60 hours total)

This week we focused on writing our music. Our goal is to have a final recording of at least eight songs on the album. Some of the songs we have worked on so far are “Dark Woods,” “Paradox,” “Fractals,” “Let Go,” and “Candles, Sex, and Cigarettes.” We also have some untitled pieces. Exactly which songs will go on the album, and how many there will be total is still undecided. A lot of our material comes from improvisation, so it was challenging to write at times. Our songs each have a unique sound, with different influences. Many genres and styles have contributed to this album. Each of us has an independent technique, so balancing all that together has been really interesting. Overall, I think our band has a very special and fresh sound. The process of writing, practicing, recording, and editing music has been so satisfying. Writing lyrics really allows me to reflect on myself. When I write lyrics, they largely come from personal aspects of my life. I find it really rewarding to put into music how I am feeling, and have found that this is a great way to make other people understand me better. However, writing can be really draining as it takes a lot of focus and mental energy. After this week, we have much more material. This allows us to focus mainly on revising and finalizing our work. The songs are really coming together, and the album itself is developing well. I feel really proud of everyone for putting so much hard work into this. It has been an emotional process, and I feel that the album will reflect that. Personally, I am so glad I have had the chance to work on something that matters so much to me.