Little Bird
December 30
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
Very early draft with Dani. He brought all his pedals from Paris. Some people prefer to be with family now. I guess in some artistic way we are. :) Blessed to have him over.
January 03
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DANI'S PLACE, PARIS
Working on the guitar parts with Dani. Not sure about the hook vocals yet. Szjerdene said to put them in big reverbs. We'll see..
January 03
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DANI'S PLACE, Paris
A lot of times making music is finding the right puzzle piece. I like the overall vibe, but not sure about the details yet. Keep on going!
February 11
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
Working on the drums of "Little Bird" at night. Trying to find a weird electric sound that moves around in space. Very pleased with where it's heading.
February 19
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
I really love the second verse guitar part. Staccato vibes. So nice working with Dani, he doesn't stop until he find the sound or chord we're happy with.
February 20
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RED BULL MUSIC STUDIOS, AMSTERDAM
Just before they sold the Red Bull Music Studio we got to record the guitar parts for "Little Bird". It sounds amazing! Had to figure out which guitar we would use. I brought my Spanish guitar. Used to be my dads.
February 20
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RED BULL MUSIC STUDIOS, AMSTERDAM
We used three mics for this recording. Learned a couple of things from Arnout that day.
April 07
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BIJLMER, AMSTERDAM
The song was called 'Hans Zimmer' when I started it. I really wanted it be a score to a movie. Big, epic, intense. Deep emotionally without needing words really. The impact of the hook seems to do that just right.
May 22
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
I wish I could have these listening sessions with everyone in the world. It feels so good sharing it.
May 22
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
Thank u! Thank u!
June 25
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
'Little Bird' is finished, playing it to my friends. Curious what they think and feel. They seem to love it. :)
September 14
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
I've been working with Volkert for many years. He's been in the FCXM band as well as in mine. He played drums on the album, and this is the first time he's hearing it. Happy he's enjoying it.
September 17
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
I wanted to meet up with Dennis for a while. Our conversations have always been honest and open. I value his musical opinions deeply. It felt really good to see his response.
November 26
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
It's beautiful to see what happens when I play 'Little Bird' to people. I tried to be as honest as possible. It seems to resonate somehow.
November 27
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MY PLACE, AMSTERDAM
Seeing my close ones tear up means so much to me. I tried to be as honest as I could be. I realize there's no other way. I'm curious how people all over the world will respond to it.
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