Caught Counting

I tagged along to Danish's band practice today. The mixing is coming along great! All the equipment in that recording studio at Derek's house is freaking rad. I think it truly takes an ear to single out rogue sounds or adjust the tempo of one tiny vocal or instrument; I couldn't do it. I can't wait till the end of August when they will play an awesome show. Here are the other two phenomenal talents behind Violent Still Life, Zoe and Derek:


I'm blown away at the details involved in producing a song. It's one thing coming up with the song...then playing it...then mixing it to bring out the best quality of sound. I was pleased when I was told Danish contributed a lyric I wrote, which is now part of the song "Caught Counting": Why oh why do the gray skies cry, soaking the grave in which I lie. Pretty depressing, huh? Well the song doesn't sound nearly as depressing as the lyrics - it sounds pretty freaking awesome and shoe-gazey. I have yet to see them play, but next Tuesday I'll see them practice for the first time after mixing these past few weeks. And Zoe is making her well-known vegetarian lasagna for dinner. Totally looking forward to it!