It really helps me to get into the character of the record when I have a designated look. It just really simplifies things for me.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It also allows you to look as though you're not particularly from the present, future or past, either.
Often the starting point for characters, for me, is finding a little, most minor detail, and I'll go from there.
I still hold on to the idea that a record can really change the way I feel.
It's an interesting opportunity to do a long-form character and really have the time to find the nuance over an extended period of time. You can really dig deep.
I try mainly to just focus on character and what my character's point of view is, with each person, and try to figure out story.
When I do my makeup, it kind of helps me get into the character that I'm trying to portray.
I don't listen to my own records a lot. Once in a while - to check out my mistakes. Because you can always see a spot or two in the record where you could have done better. So you more or less study this way.
I'm always looking at ways of shaking up the writing experience because I think it helps.
I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records.
I make records with an open mind, I always have.