CREATION

Today Matty, T-Bone and I started working on completely new material towards the first full length 'Matt Corby' release. We probably ended up jamming out 4 new ideas in the space of an 8 hour jam, and are only into really rough arrangements of each so far, but it is a good start I think. It's quite exciting working together on Matty's stuff, basically from scratch, because we are each bringing our different elements and influences to the table, and it is already sonically showing.

I think we all got a glimpse of what we were capable of achieving together when we hit the rehearsal studio for the 'Into the Flame' EP, where for example, the track 'Brother' was workshopped as a group. Although Matt had the initial skeleton, we were each able to add our own flavours and create something that we couldn't have done without each other being in the room. I am definitely a big believer in 2 brains being better than 1 when it comes to creativity, in any form for that matter...So if you are wondering what the new sounds are that are coming out, (without saying too much) in my view it's almost a progression of thought from the 'Into the Flame' EP. however, we are definitely not restricting ourselves to what we have done in the past, but are each being very experimental in our approach, which I think is a healthy thing when developing new material. So I already can't wait to get in the studio to start bringing these songs into fruition!

The next 2 days are also designated rehearsal days, so I am looking forward to the momentum we gain from constantly working on new material, and the excitement that generates. It's an honour and incredible privilege to be working with, in my honest opinion, one of the world's most exciting emerging talents (Matty if you're reading this don't get a big head! HA!), and to be invited onboard for his creative journey is a rare and truly beautiful thing. I definitely feel as if the work I have been putting in as a composer and arranger of my own material has been leading up to this point, so it's good to put my money where my mouth is, so to speak, and be involved in potentially creating something that captivates a really wide audience.

I'm interested to hear all your thoughts on any of this, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask away!

Bedtime now. Tomorrow awaits!