It’s another song in 12/8! In the past couple months I’ve added lots of great songs to my 12/8 is the best time signature playlist. This playlist is my go-to when I’m skipping around the city looking to get into trouble. It’s spring again and that spirit is definitely in the air.
This is a time-traveling idea I’ve had for awhile, going back to a drunk encounter that has stuck in my memory for several years. A spark isn’t always welcome, and so often for me desire is laced with some other undertone of emotion. Here it’s indignation bordering on chagrin. Very annoying but very alive! I do not know if this is a relatable feeling for anyone else but it’s very real to me.
I am finally into somewhat of a recording flow in my new place. I treated myself to an SM7dB microphone, the upgraded version of a classic mic used on Thriller and beloved by podcasters. I got it because it is something of a status symbol on Twitch, but I also have loved how it tames my sibilance and plosives. The first night I kept singing into it for almost two hours after recording just to hear my voice through it. I am kind of kicking myself for not buying it sooner. It does pretty well in my live living room, though it did catch some sirens from outside. Spill like that used to drive my crazy when recording at home but now I embrace it as part of the character of the space. I always want my living room to feel like a living room more than a studio. This is where magic happens and the vibe is more important than chasing acoustic perfection for me.
Every time I record I recommit to guitar practice. I am sick of recording 20 takes for barely audible arpeggio textures and having to quantize backbeat chucks. When I realized the last chorus needed obnoxious pinch harmonics I was overcome with dread; but surprisingly that was the easiest part of tracking this demo. I guess I am being influenced after all. KM
How Dare You
A friend of a friend
I heard your name a hundred times
I finally connect
The stories to your face
You’re pulling me in
The atmosphere is thickening
I wriggle away
It’s not the time or place
The stars are out
And everybody’s watching us
Your eyes are saying more than I can take
How dare you
Study me so closely
Like I’m something holy
How dare you
Talk to me so boldly
Acting like you know me
I wasn’t even lonely
And now I’m getting no sleep
How dare you
I wasn’t even lonely
Then when I get home
I’m crashing hard upon the couch
And checking my phone
For any signs of life
I’m writing it down
So I won’t say it out loud
The memory fades by daylight
But every night
I feel your eyes, they follow me
No matter how I try to hide from sight
How dare you
Study me so closely
Like I’m something holy
How dare you
Talk to me so boldly
Acting like you know me
I wasn’t even lonely
And now I’m getting no sleep
How dare you
I wasn’t even lonely
And now I see your silhouette
In pendant lights, in every bar
I’m searching for your face
Among the hundreds in the crowd
I can’t pretend, I can’t deny
You brought me back to life
How dare you
Study me so closely
Like I’m something holy
How dare you
Talk to me so boldly
Acting like you know me
I wasn’t even lonely
And now I’m getting no sleep
How dare you
I wasn’t even lonely