scarps is my fourth full length release.. it's a collection of songs that never had a home on an album. or were cut from one. thus, scraps.
it's actually mostly instrumental too - styles are pretty varied, and the recordings span the last 7 years.
i'll hopefully have it all set to go by february.. thanks for the early interest too, by the way!
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So.
Back to the area where I started. What an amazing year (of low peaks) this has been.
I left my home in search of peace. Home and everything associated with it became tainted, and in order to survive I had to escape.
Almost like it was the right place, but wrong time. Wrong reasons.
But, I find myself back in the Valley once again. Back for music. Again. Why? I don't know, I am actually following the call of music this time.
I seem to have been in a transitional state now for well over a year. I went from this solid foundation and future.. to a life completely up in the air and moment-to-moment.
But I would not change that for the world. If anything, I am alive again. Music flows through my veins again. The reason, however unspoken, that I have held on as long as I have, and as truthful as I have.. is becoming clearer every day.
And for once, in a very long time, I know peace again.
2011 is shaping up to be a great musical year. After all, at the end of the day, it's the music that matters.
It's always been about the music.
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People keep telling me I should keep an updated blog on one of my music pages. Keeps people informed and interested. I never really think I have anything interesting to say, but apparently a few folks are interested. So here we go, why not.
On the solo front, been getting some good feedback on Aletheia. Yes, I know it is a dark, intensely personal album. I had wondered if I had gone too dark on it, or too personal. But as an artist, my soul comes through my music, and honesty is paramount. It was a dark time in my life, and the music reflects that. It's like a photo album.. it captured a time in my life, and I am glad I didn't water it down.
Newer music is much more positive.. it reflects where I am now. Growth through pain and change, and life moves on.
On the Phineas Gage front.. lots of shows coming up in the next few weeks and I am psyched. I love playing live, so the more the better. Plus, we finished our one-day CD recording session, and it will be released next week. Considering the short amount of time spent in the studio, it came out amazing, which is only a reflection of the magic the group has. I am very happy to be a part of Phineas.
I am also regaining interest in playing some solo shows of original material.. I haven't done that in quite some time. I will post any upcoming dates here when they are confirmed.
OK, I am blogged out. Maybe I will warm up to this, but it still feels odd. Thanks for reading and caring about my music.
-JK 9.17.10
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scraps
scarps is my fourth full length release.. it's a collection of songs that never had a home on an album. or were cut from one. thus, scraps.
it's actually mostly instrumental too - styles are pretty varied, and the recordings span the last 7 years.
i'll hopefully have it all set to go by february.. thanks for the early interest too, by the way!
Reply
A Lifetime (in one year)
So.
Back to the area where I started. What an amazing year (of low peaks) this has been.
I left my home in search of peace. Home and everything associated with it became tainted, and in order to survive I had to escape.
Almost like it was the right place, but wrong time. Wrong reasons.
But, I find myself back in the Valley once again. Back for music. Again. Why? I don't know, I am actually following the call of music this time.
I seem to have been in a transitional state now for well over a year. I went from this solid foundation and future.. to a life completely up in the air and moment-to-moment.
But I would not change that for the world. If anything, I am alive again. Music flows through my veins again. The reason, however unspoken, that I have held on as long as I have, and as truthful as I have.. is becoming clearer every day.
And for once, in a very long time, I know peace again.
2011 is shaping up to be a great musical year. After all, at the end of the day, it's the music that matters.
It's always been about the music.
Reply
Giving in to the blog..
People keep telling me I should keep an updated blog on one of my music pages. Keeps people informed and interested. I never really think I have anything interesting to say, but apparently a few folks are interested. So here we go, why not.
On the solo front, been getting some good feedback on Aletheia. Yes, I know it is a dark, intensely personal album. I had wondered if I had gone too dark on it, or too personal. But as an artist, my soul comes through my music, and honesty is paramount. It was a dark time in my life, and the music reflects that. It's like a photo album.. it captured a time in my life, and I am glad I didn't water it down.
Newer music is much more positive.. it reflects where I am now. Growth through pain and change, and life moves on.
On the Phineas Gage front.. lots of shows coming up in the next few weeks and I am psyched. I love playing live, so the more the better. Plus, we finished our one-day CD recording session, and it will be released next week. Considering the short amount of time spent in the studio, it came out amazing, which is only a reflection of the magic the group has. I am very happy to be a part of Phineas.
I am also regaining interest in playing some solo shows of original material.. I haven't done that in quite some time. I will post any upcoming dates here when they are confirmed.
OK, I am blogged out. Maybe I will warm up to this, but it still feels odd. Thanks for reading and caring about my music.
-JK 9.17.10
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