#4: I’m On My Way 4:24

Welcome to Episode #4 featuring Song #341 written in 1994.
I wrote the lyrics sitting at the beach, in New Zealand. Hence the sound of the waves at the end. I loved having a stack of lyrics waiting for whenever the mood hit me to compose a song. I based this on the John/Taupin approach.
When I recorded this demo it was my first time using 16 tracks. I loved it. I programmed the drums, played piano, keys fretless bass, strings, and sang it.
A guitarist happened by the studio one evening and put some guitars down for the entire album for me. It was big night. We finished at dawn.
The song is about nearing the end of a relationship, trying to let go. There is a sense of freedom about the music, it's got a nice vibe. This is the first time I got to fully direct an arrangement in a professional studio. I loved the experience. 
Hear more about how the song came to be, the lyrics and at the end there's some songwriting / arranging tips. Enjoy.

Welcome to Episode #4 featuring Song #341 written in 1994.

I wrote the lyrics sitting at the beach, in New Zealand. Hence the sound of the waves at the end. I loved having a stack of lyrics waiting for whenever the mood hit me to compose a song. I based this on the John/Taupin approach.

When I recorded this demo it was my first time using 16 tracks. I loved it. I programmed the drums, played piano, keys fretless bass, strings, and sang it.

A guitarist happened by the studio one evening and put some guitars down for the entire album for me. It was big night. We finished at dawn.

The song is about nearing the end of a relationship, trying to let go. There is a sense of freedom about the music, it’s got a nice vibe. This is the first time I got to fully direct an arrangement in a professional studio. I loved the experience. 

Hear more about how the song came to be, the lyrics and at the end there’s some songwriting / arranging tips. Enjoy.