Adventureland
Been recording in a tropical jungle. Birds, beautiful green trees, plants, flowers. Little white Christmas lights strung up around patios. Peaceful. Magical. Winding pathways. Large windows so we can see the outside world as we make music. Perk has been a machine. Topping the old tracks, finding new inspiration in the recent rhythmic corners he's been experiencing. You can't fake the funk. Always smiling, always amazing on his throne. Good to know that some things never change.
Chris is obsessed with creating his own home studio. Cords, wiring, software plug-ins. Thinks he's getting sick. He always thinks that, though.
This is the first week of our current (and last) recording session for this record. This week we live in the tropics of Melrose Avenue. Until tomorrow. The rest of September and October, we skate on a silver lake.
This week so far: drums on Outsider, Loophole, Awake, Left to Lose, Said You'd Be, and Go On. Tomorrow is time for She Won't Last, and the new Bloody Mary (brown version). Either hopes of making the Goth "Hotel California", or we go back to the safety of the white version. Been trying out the new lyrics. Some get up and run straight away, some crawl around a bit before getting started.
Tonight I stayed late with our erstwhile timeline master Ryan and demoed out a new song called "Green". Played drums. Perk is in no danger of being overshadowed by my skills. Nighttime in the jungle reminds me of adventure land. Summer evenings as a young man, the echo of bird calls on the river. The peaceful white noise of wilderness and possibility. Great risk reaps great reward, this has been my understanding.
Life is indeed a dashing bold adventure.
Comments
Steve,
what happened to your 'young kid' producer?
I believe his knick name was Gummo, real name Brian?
Posted by: Jay | September 15, 2005 06:36 AM
I love dashing, bold adventures...and knowing that this project is getting closer to being a finished product that I can put in my cd player as I drive around from one bold adventure to another!! Enjoy the jungle and have a great day!!
~Bonita
Posted by: Bonita | September 15, 2005 07:10 AM
"Welcome to the jungle
We got fun 'n' games
We got everything you want
Honey we know all the names
We are the people that can find
Whatever you may need"
I'm so pumped for you guys Man. I hope the first release is just as big at that band's was. Know that you guys got back support, know that we are cheering, praying, supporting, and wishing you and everyone in TPC the biggest explosion of creativity possible. "Great risk reaps great rewards.."
Damn skippy Bro.
Posted by: Lyn | September 15, 2005 07:40 AM
The Goth "Hotel California"?
YES PLEASE.
Posted by: Six7Six7 | September 15, 2005 08:03 AM
Hey Steve,
Glad it's all coming together (finally)! Can't wait...
Elsa
Posted by: Junebug | September 15, 2005 08:58 AM
Very Cool
Posted by: QQQ | September 15, 2005 09:06 AM
I can't wait to hear the new stuff! Will green be ready by the november show.
Posted by: WhitePony | September 15, 2005 09:19 AM
Steve- It's very exciting and enlightening to read a post like this. Don't lose that momentum.
Posted by: Brett | September 15, 2005 09:33 AM
So Sing and Rejoice!
I heart Faith No More.
I can't wait to hear the album.
You'll also be happy to know that me and my daughter are big Scooby Doo on Zombie Island fans. It's Terror Time again!
Posted by: Jesse | September 15, 2005 10:41 AM
Brett
You beat me to the Faith No More Line and on the not being able to wait for the new album
Junkie
Posted by: Junkie Inc | September 15, 2005 12:17 PM
Out frigging standing Steve! Enjoy the adventure! May you find the space you need to get the this record where you want it to be. The pic looks like your in a mecca of creative possibilities. Enjoy!
Posted by: Mike C. | September 15, 2005 08:11 PM
Sounds very cool Steve.
So anxious for the album to come out.
-Adriana
Posted by: AER | September 15, 2005 09:02 PM
simply beautiful setting,
you have great fans steve and your taking good care of them
very good man you are
and yes risk is a good thing
in reality what do we really have to loose?
keep up your genius ;)
be well sweet man
^i^ Cheryl
Posted by: sexsinger | September 16, 2005 06:38 PM
Steve,
The link for the Loop Experiment you have so generously placed is no longer valid. The new web site is http://www.loopexperiment.com
Thanks!
Posted by: Mike C. | September 16, 2005 10:07 PM
Very cool. Can we get some tracks recorded at the Haunted Mansion too while you're at it? :)
Did you get to see Corpse Bride last night? We went to The Grove. Had to be there opening day.
Posted by: Theresa | September 17, 2005 03:08 PM
Nice surroundings Steve. No doubt.
Posted by: Jonathan | September 18, 2005 09:20 AM
Get that damn album done, and done well -- been ages waiting !
Posted by: Mike | September 18, 2005 10:40 AM
Steve- I was reminded of one of my favorite songs last night...."Brother Wolf, Sister Moon" by The Cult when the thunder and lightening rolled in a little before 2 AM in SD. Scared the hell out of me.....but it was cool to watch.
Posted by: Brett | September 20, 2005 10:16 AM
Was thinking of you when the storms started here! So cool all that thunder and lightening. I was standing outside watching until it started to rain too hard.
Posted by: Abby | September 20, 2005 11:09 PM
Steve thoughts about Rock Star INXS??
Posted by: Wendybird | September 21, 2005 12:28 AM
heh...look at this!
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1541732.html
Posted by: Abby | September 21, 2005 12:28 AM