White Fever

It's Saturday and way past noon, thus my mind is slowly approaching school and going back to the weekday rhythm. Regardless of the feeling of down because of this, the past week has been very fruitful and relaxing all around. I've followed the 2011 Nordic World Ski Championships closely, and been delighted to see Finland grab 4 medals, with only 1 day of the Championships left. I've been out a lot, naturally walking and listening to music; as well as indoors working on new music and new lyrics. I've earned some more money by working at home as I'm still saving for Pro Tools and a new mic, but also slept more than during any other week this year. There are also some things I want(ed) but have yet to do. All things considered it's been an absolutely fantastic winter break, however.

Me and the band have been working on a new Theban Cycle song since last weekend, and it's coming along well. I personally prefer some of the previous demos we've worked on, but this one is steadily growing on me. There are no lyrics at the moment, but the instrumental is nearly entirely written. The working title is Dividing By Zero, and much like 5th Step, its basis consists of our guitarist/vocalist Kevin's ideas. As for my solo stuff, I saw a movie on Wednesday night that inspired me to start a new song. It's called Letters from Rats for the time being, and it too is almost finished instrumentally, whereas the lyrics are about half-done. It's quite different in style than the songs I've been working on most recently, with an inclusive guitar solo and a decent bit of experimentation. The lyrics for Better have also been modified and re-constructed, but they are still far from being entirely finished yet. Because it has been a while since I included lyrics in a blog entry, I thought I could share the ones for (Unholy) Months for Affection now. Those of you who are not into moaning, love-centered poetry, skip this. :P

I have a past like we all, oh, we do

In paradox I'm wanting to be with you, but not hurt you

So I lay my head low

DIMENSIONS, IN THE EYES, IN THE CROWD

THEY DON'T BEG TO BE FORSAKEN NOW

THE PATHS AND THE BARS BENDING OVER ADMONISH ME TO TILT MY HEAD

(I suffer) with every scent

MY ACTIONS DROVE ME TO THIS (so I could) PROTECT YOU FROM THE GLACIER THAT I AM

WHEREVER YOU ARE, I WILL BE WAVING AT THE MOON (hoping the reflection) WILL GET TO YOU

Such a beautiful piece of perfection you are

welcoming me, but my spine deflects what could be

What I dreamt of for the duration of infinite indications

must be torn 'cause of my inner war

Running through the forest just not to love

Please understand me, get to the car

GET INTO THE CAR

Longing shall live on

They are quite short and aren't as expressive as some of my previous, but together with the music I find them very atmospheric.

Earthtone9 is the band I've been embracing the most throughout these days, but I've also been introduced to Pendulum and have been listening to a variety of bands, on my walks in particular. The arc'tan'gent album by e9 just keeps on getting better and better in my ears. Yellow Fever has been my favorite for days now, and with its magnificent bridge it describes my understanding of melody perfectly. I haven't given a full spin to their debut album so far, but I plan to do so soon, and there is no apparent reason right now why I wouldn't love it.

The book I was writing early on last year has begun to fascinate me again and I really want to write something new for it tonight. On Wednesday, I already read the last chapter that I had made and improved it a little bit. If only I had more time to work on such things after Sunday... Ah well, time to go back to working, and back to school (Deftones pun intended). Cya on my next break. :)