Peace! How are you? I'm doing okay. A compilation of nerves, angst, excitement and disbelief are the emotions flowing through me as I prepare for my trip abroad to Paris, France for the purpose of recording my first album under a record label. As of today I have received, but not yet signed the contract. Just a few more negotiations are needed before I can say its the best best situation for me. They have sent me the plane ticket however and so my preparations have begun. Namely; writing, writing, writing. I have to have the entire album written before I set off, plus 5 extra songs for a total of 20 songs. Lord knows, writing is a gift, and I've been writing songs since I was about 7 years old, but this doesn't mean a good song concept nor lyrics are easily accessible. I have to be in a place that is open for hearing the inspiration that God gives me when I write. Anytime I have a song or lyric concept that stands out from all the others, I know its from God. So, getting in that place to receive the inspiration is all part of the writing process.
Nearly 10 songs are written partially and an additional 4 songs are fully complete. Another challenge is that everytime I sing or rehearse or think too long on a certain song, I have to stop myself from changing things up. I always hear new ideas, or another way to sing or say, whatever it is I've previously written. God knows best, but the first way I wrote it originally is usually the best way. But after singing something dozens of times, it starts to feel like it can be improved upon, and my critical ear kicks in. What helps that is faith. I just tap into the confidence I felt when I first wrote the song. That feeling that says "Hey, this is a gift from God, smack dab between your ears and in your heart. Go with how it comes to you." When I do this, everything falls back into place and I am able to hear the music with a fresh ear once again.
For the most part, my preparations for Paris are in its musical stages right now. From the lead vocals to the adlibs, I want to have everything ready and set so as to not waste precious time, mine nor theirs. But coming soon, I'll have to think of my wardrobe for the photo-shoots there, spending money for shopping (yes, I WILL have time off from recording! :o), fitness (gotta get back in shape for my album-- should be thinking about this now actually) and blogging/keeping up with my experiences to share with others like you. In addition to all of this, I am a wife and mother of 3, so add home maintenance, work, mothering, husband tending to and the likes to my list. As you can see, lots to do, so little time. But I work well under pressure, so indeed, God is good. The stronger the pull of the arrow, the farther the arrow will go. I do think I'm being pulled back to the point where I'll either break, or go far far far! I'm aiming for Paris, France. (oh, for now that is :o)
Thanks for reading and God speed in all you do. Write you soon.
Zaimah
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