Jul 14, 2026
I had to take a little break from the album project to prepare for a small tour of Finland, which took place from 3-5 July. On one hand, live performances serve as distractions, but they also remind you that the music you compose means a lot to people, and that it has...
Jun 2, 2026
It’s been over 2 months since the last update, but a lot has been happening behind the scenes. It’s looking like the album will consist of 7-8 songs with an average length of about 6 minutes. I personally prefer albums with a playing time of 40-45 minutes....
Mar 26, 2026
Those of you following this journal might sense that progress is slow. It is. Some bands/musicians can write an album in a couple of weeks, but that’s not how I roll. It doesn’t suit my family and work life, and I need to let ideas and songs...
Feb 18, 2026
I’m no pianist, but I am finding my new analogue synth to be unexpectedly inspiring, in a way that the VST soft-synths I’ve always used previously were not. It’s a joy to find new sounds which immediately carry you away to some new dimension, and for...
Feb 7, 2026
The second demo song is almost complete! Actually, it’s the title track. This was a difficult one, structurally. It relies heavily on an unusual instrument and features some unusual timing, so it took a while to make the transitions work. I’m excited by...
