Write Down The Line no. 2
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Taken from the 3rd verse, these lines most probably came from imagining these warnings from the central character - this Lester guy. He’s gone through some serious changes in the last year or so. Those “warnings” might seem simple or mundane, but overlooking certain commitments can put you in situation where you’re suddenly facing a crossroads. To hit the gas on measures within commitments, or idle and find out what is catching up to you in your rearview. There’s more that could be said about these lines alone, but I’m intentionally avoiding these being too prosaic - for now. Perhaps this calls for a feature on earlier verses.
Write Down The Line no. 1
About
Write Down The Line no. 1. Kicking things off in a pretty minimal fashion. If you saw the previous post I mentioned that we would be sharing more about our songs through the lyrics. More than just spreading the word, this series is about highlighting lyrics and lyrical phrases all throughout our songs. I don’t have a set format or presentation in line for the series, so the delivery is sure to vary, as will the media styles. Video? Visuals? Footage? Short text/stories? Variation! Again, this is new and there will be experimentation along the way. The same goes for the amount of detail, inspiration, depth, and so on. But there will always be: a meaning, a reason.
Write Down The Line
a lyrical showcase series
News! Write Down The Line — kicking off a showcase. It struck me the other day that I wanted to invest in something more with regards to our music sharing. One of the things often overlooked by listeners is how the lyrics interact with and affect the sonic textures of a given song. I get that it isn’t a top focus point for everyone. But seeing as I spend nearly an equal amount of time (most of the time) on lyrical phrases as I do with the progressions, complete structure, delivery of the music itself, and so on – I’d like to highlight some of those phrases. After all, nearly all of the tunes we’ve released since “Scarecrows” hold some kind of impact, whether the lyric stands amid an early 1900s, noiresque getaway story (e.g. One Way Drive) or within more personal and contemplative reflections and moods (like Memories). We’re kicking this off shortly! I’m pretty excited to get into it. Maybe you’ll get some fulfillment along with me. I hope so. The showcase will likely be ~ weekly or bi-weekly. See you down the line.
Nathan