Which would you pick?
Working with a new producer is terrifying for any artist. It’s also daunting being a producer working with an artist for the first time. You want to make sure they love what you make for them, but there’s a “getting to know each other” period where you arent sure what the sound should be.
To help with that, i like to make a few different directions for ideas on the first new song and let the artist pick what they like about each one. They arent finished mixes, but springboards to inspire direction.
Heres a few i made for @ariadne.mila when she brought a song and was looking for a kind of chill pop with a little bit of edge to it.
Comment which one you like most.
Stolen from tik tok but worth the Re-post:
Why Authenticity can sometimes be a bad thing.
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On the night of October 19, 2024 my world shattered. Isaac went to work that morning and never came home. I lost my best friend, my rock, my home, and the love of my life. I still can’t believe this nightmare is real. I miss our endless chats, his smile, his laugh, his voice - every little piece of him. Some nights I dream he’s here, and for a moment I wake up happy before reality crashes back in. It’s surreal it’s been a year already - I still feel frozen in the hospital all night waiting for the doctors to confirm the unthinkable.
I’d give anything to be back in the home we built, sitting beside Isaac and watching James play. We had so many dreams that ended too soon.
I’m holding it together for our sweet boy. Isaac is probably laughing up there because James looks just like me, but I see pieces of his dad in him every day. I promise James will always know the kind, loving man you were, and how deeply you loved him before he was even here.
We miss you endlessly, Isaac, and carry your love with us every day. I was so lucky to be loved by you, and even luckier to call you mine. I wish we had our forever. I can’t wait to see you again. 🤍
*that’s the last selfie Isaac took doing what he loved - 3 hours before my life was changed forever.
Sweet baby James Bruce Sharp made his arrival at 3:41pm on June 24th. 8lbs, 8oz & 22 inches.
I’m so in love and I know that daddy is smiling down on us 🩵
Two years ago today, I said “I do” to the love of my life. It was one of the happiest days of our lives surrounded by so much joy.
Isaac, though you’re no longer by my side, your love lives in every heartbeat, every breath, and every quiet moment. I miss you deeply. Our love and Baby Sharp are the only things carrying me through this dark time. I love you infinitely. Until we meet again, bubs.
Forever your wife 🤍
Baby Sharp is a boy! 🩵
It’s been hard to navigate all the emotions I’ve been feeling the last few months, but finding out I’m having a little Isaac has been pure joy.
This pregnancy hasn’t been what I imagined it would be. Reaching little milestones without Isaac has been really hard, but I’m going to keep finding ways to always make sure he is there. We had a private gender reveal just the two of us & I know he is beaming down with pride.
I don’t even know where to start. I didn’t want to write this post because now this nightmare the past couple of days is real. I’m so lost and in complete shock. Isaac Marcus Sharp, my sweet husband, the love of my life, my bubs, my rock, was taken from me so tragically & quickly and called home to Jesus. I have no idea how I’m going to move forward and have to do this life without him. We thought we had forever and we had only a little only over a year married. But these past years have been the absolute best years of my life and I wouldn’t have changed a single thing.
If you knew Isaac at all, you could see how he loved and cared for everyone so fiercely. He would do anything at all to help out those he cared about, and he did it without hesitation. That’s why it shouldn’t be a shock to anyone that he’s doing that even now, by being a hero and donating his organs to those in need. I’m just happy a little piece of my amazing and generous husband will still be with me here on earth.
Thank you to all those that have reached out during this absolutely terrible time. I appreciate all of the kind words and condolences. It’s just a clear reminder of how loved he truly was and our family isn’t alone dealing with this heartbreaking loss.
Isaac, my love, my life, I’ll love you forever & ever. This isn’t a goodbye, it’s a see you soon. I know you’ll always be with me everywhere I go because you have always been my biggest protector. The love we have will guide me in the dark days ahead. Rest in Peace my love🤍
“I slip and wonder who I’d be. If I never found you and you never found me. Well, I don’t wanna see🎶”
A short clip from a video i made talking about the foundations of songwriting.
Every good song has a structure that makes sense to support it, and a unifying theme or feeling that ties all the emotion together.
If this interests you, you can check out the full video on YT through the link in my bio.
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first music release of 2024 🎶 I haven’t been feeling presaves lately so you guys get the song the same day I announce. I’m into efficiency these days. “the villain” is a song that I’ve had in the works since last year, and I’m excited that it’s finally out in the world. Thanks to my producer @iamisaacsharp for helping me bring this song to life. Stream it anywhere you listen to music 🎧
Cover art photo credit: @stevenbuehler
Missing this lady a lot the last couple weeks. Being on the road so much and trying to juggle multiple businesses and engagements is trying at best. I don’t know how I’d get through it without her here to be the support, assurance, and refinement I need. Less than a year and I’m already a radically different man than I was without you, and for that I couldn’t be more grateful.
Happy birthday to my better half!
Four months married is a short time, but it already feels like a crazy amazing ride with you. You’re kind, caring, and much smarter than me at most things. I’m proud of you, who you’ve become the last few years, and who you’re going to grow into. I’m lucky to be along for the ride.
