verse
some days are better than others
some days i still remember to breathe
today is just like another
excuse to m

you say i’m always the victim
well sometimes that’s the plain old truth
who are you to tell me what i’m feeling
it’s not up to you (more…)

So Randor, Brent & Jered were sweet enough to humour me and record on a stat holiday. This past Wednesday we all gathered in the studio to watch/listen to Brent lay down some more piano tracks. I brought oatmeal raising cookies that I baked the night before, and second cup coffees to show my appreciation. (more…)

So usually I just use this blog as a casual place for me to jot down songwriting ideas, or full songs, or the odd vent about life but that is about to change!

Last week, on Thursday, November 5th I went into the studio for the very first recording session of my very first full length album. I have been dreaming about, talking about and writing grants for this project for so long, that to finally be in the studio laying down the first few instrumental tracks was a surreal experience for me. After years of writing project grants to every funding initiative in the country and beyond, and never getting anywhere I’ve decided to just do it. I don’t really know how I’m going to pay for it, or how successful it will be but I do know that I’m going to pour my heart and soul into this record. My EP just can’t cut it anymore. People keep asking me when I’m going to make a record, and I always would just shrug my shoulders and say “one day”. Well that day is here, is now. Tomorrow is our second session and although the finished product is FAR far away, I am beyond stoked. (more…)

verse
i’m longing for a peace, that transcends my understanding
my spirit is so weak but your love is never ending
your truth is all i need and i’m finally surrendering my heart, to you

new mercies everyday, even though i am not worthy
i get lost along the way, but you still reach out to help me
i stumble and you wait, for me to get back on my feet and live my life, for you (more…)

*a new song i’m working on. not autobiographical incase you were wondering. a story of losing your way and then finding your way back.

verse
i don’t like who i’ve become today
it seems the worst has got the best of me
how did i fall so hard, and fall so fast
i never felt quite this hopeless (more…)

*wrote this song after receiving a bunch of rejection letters from various funding programs, showcase opportunities, etc. receiving these letters is a standard part of my life these days, but on this particular day i decided to sit down and write out the frustrations.

verse
someday i’m gonna show you
that i am, strictly self sufficient
that’s a promise i’ll hold on to
until this restlessness is nonexistent

i’m gonna prove, that i can do
anything i want to
i don’t need your self righteous help
i can do this by myself
without you, because (more…)