Back to the loop
It’s Friday morning, pre-breakfast, and I’m posting to my blog after a bit of a dry spell. My lack of posts has had more to do with the undertaking of a website overhaul than a pause in the action, but as I sit here reading some of the comments that my readers/listeners (readeners, perhaps?) have been posting I see that you’ve felt a little out of the loop. Well… welcome back to the loop.
The new website has arrived at a very important time in the life of the album, and the life of the artist for that matter. We’ve been working in Austin since October of last year; recording and arranging, brainstorming and editing. Nearly every ounce of creative energy (which I sometimes like to think of in such measurable terms) has been funneled into the making-of. And now, sitting here at my dining room table and reflecting on how dramatically this process is changing my life, I feel a profound sense of gratitude. I think we’ve put together something really spectacular, and I can’t wait for you to share in it.
Today is a packing day, and tomorrow we hit the road for Los Angeles. The City of Angels has been a home to many a creative endeavor in my career, but this will be the first time I travel there to mix an album of my own. I’m not sure what it will feel like, honestly. People have warned me of a type of postpartum depression that comes as the recording process winds down, and I’ve already been wrestling with a bit of moodiness now and then. It comes mostly in moments where I find my patterns and routines compromised; a scenario set to repeat frequently in the weeks and months ahead. I’m not sure I will have the energy or perspective enough to post about the mixing process, but I will probably be able to shoot off a tweet every so often.
Thanks to all of you who have been with me over the last 5 months. Your support is so precious to me. Thank you for understanding about my staggered posts, and my inability to respond to @replies and blog comments. Trust that I’ve always got you in mind, and that this album is as much for you as it is for me.
March 21, 2008 at 7:36 am
GO with GOD in Your Heart and Clarity in your Head.., Listen, inspirationally, not critically…
Peace.
March 21, 2008 at 7:49 am
GO with GOD, Matt, in your Heart, and Clarity in your Head.., Listen Inspirationally, not critically and everything will flow. We believe in you.
Peace…
March 21, 2008 at 7:51 am
I am so excited!! The more you talk about it, the more I can’t wait. I know this album will be great, and the world will know how talented you are!!
March 21, 2008 at 8:00 am
We’re never far Matt.
Be well.
Namaste
K
March 21, 2008 at 8:19 am
Dear Matt,
Reading your blog gives me hope, warmth and reassurance that everythings going to be ok in a strange spiritual way, I dont think I can explain it
I dont like to speak for “all of us” at any time as I am only one person, but I am confident I can say that we all have love for you, support you, and all of us are overwhelmed by your gift; initially a gift to you from God, which you kindly and unselfishly pass straight on to us
Youre inspirational and Im now going straight to the ivories
Kindest Regards
David
March 21, 2008 at 8:42 am
I hope you have a safe trip to LA and that the album mixing exceeds your expectations.
I’m sure this album is going to be fantastic. I can’t wait for it.
March 21, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Whenever I read your blogs, I get a sense of inspiration as if you were directly talking to me. You don’t know how excited I am for your album to drop out. Have a safe trip to LA and stay strong.xoxo
March 21, 2008 at 2:27 pm
OMG I think I’m in love with you
you have know idea how much it means to me (us) that you keep posting these blogs. It feels like we are a part of all the things you’re going through. love it.
March 21, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Dear M.,
As completely horrible as I am, 99.9675% of the time, at staying “in touch” with people, please be assured that I still feel in the loop and am more than cool with the scarcity of posts and tweets. To echo Karen, we’re always here; and for me, that won’t change.
If it could help ease both your empty and full mind, as I’ve always found, a good book is never far from reach nor the undying love of a good dog, large or little as they come.
Have a safe trip to L.A., my inspirational friend!
March 22, 2008 at 5:24 am
Just keep on plugging away at your album babe thats all a fan could ask for, by the way I didn’t even know you had tattoos till I saw the new pics*lol*. They add to the sex appeal trust me*heh*.
March 22, 2008 at 6:54 am
Awesome, good to see the blogs rolling in!
March 23, 2008 at 1:09 pm
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March 24, 2008 at 11:17 am
I’m not sure I have any words that haven’t already been spoken. however I guess I will Reitterate that this blog is not only a peek into your world that most fans don’t get to feel a part of, but it’s written in such a beautiful articulate and open way it makes coming back every day a necesity.
You are amazingly beautiful Matthew Morris and I (along with everyone else hear I’m sure) are already promoting the Heck out of this album!
I hope your travels bring you my way and I can’t wait for that moment that I have that C.D. in my hand.
Mwhaa!
Ciao!
March 25, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Oh Matt, I am beyond excited for you. I know this must be a little overwhelming at times, but keep up that strength that I admire so much. We are all rooting for you! Be safe in LA, stay well, and keep being the creative genius that you are. I have faith in you.
WoK
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