Where Pianos Roam

I have to keep telling myself that I am just one person and that I can’t do everything.  The problem is that there is so much to do.

In just over a week, I perform at 3rd and Lindsley for my big CD Release show.  This means that this week will be jam-packed with rehearsals, promotion, and preparations for the show.  What is an Asian to do?

I guess I’ll just have to go one step at a time.  Little by little.  And be happy that I accomplished something at all.  This is going to be  a wild ride.

In the next couple of weeks, I’ll be hearing from the press about the album.  I’m okay with the possibility that people and critics might hate it.  I just hope that they give it a fair chance.  I didn’t write this album hoping that it would appeal to everyone.  We should live in a world where people are discerning and are open to a variety of styles even if it means that my music won’t appeal to some or even most people.  I know that there is some music out there that I don’t like, and so, it shouldn’t be any different for anyone else.

Because of all that is going on, I haven’t been eating or sleeping all that well.  I’m going to make a better effort this week.  Gosh.  I need a vacation.

Have a flower.

-gordo

So, it’s about time that I unveiled the cover of my debut album .  .  .  .

The artwork is actually an original drawing of mine that I did back about 2001.  It really was meant to be just a practice sketch for a bigger piece and a whole series of drawings, but I liked it so much that it became its own art piece.  It’s called “The Unraveling”.   It even comes with a poem that I might someday share.  Otherwise, I think it does quite well standing on its own.

Last year, I was sitting in my bedroom wondering what in the world the album cover would look like.  I already had an old photograph in mind until I happened to look up at my wall.  There it was staring right at me.  This old sketch I had done so many years ago was beckoning to me.  It’s wispy lines done in charcoal and pastel reeling me in.  I was hooked, and it was decided.  This would be the face of my debut album.  Given the themes upon which this album would be built, It just felt so right.

As I was writing this, my niece banged heavily on my door.  I just let her in and picked her up.  She fell asleep in my arms instantly.  I’m having trouble even typing this.  She is so precious, and she’s draped herself all over me.  These moments are magical.

I guess I have to go.  Be well my friends.

-g

I thought I’d post some fun stuff.

Let’s bring up some old school  .  .  .

Who loves Bjork?  I do!!!!!

Who loves a little bit of badasss?  I do!!!!

Hope you enjoy these!

More to come soon.

-g