It was suggested that I take a recording test. I passed, was liked and, well, you know the rest of the story.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
They told me at the end of that test that they wanted me to be a part of this project. I walked out and had a moment of clarity where I thought, not many people will ever have this moment.
I wanted to tell my story in a way I haven't done before, things I've been going through in my life.
The whole process of this record was an education for me as a musician.
I had to know if I could make it somewhere else. I did not want to go through the rest of my life wondering what might have been without putting myself to the test.
I felt the need to tell stories to understand myself.
The process was remarkably cathartic. I'd sit and listen to my father's voice - having not heard some of these tapes for 30 years and hearing his voice laying me down for a nap, our giggles and cooking dinner - and I remembered all those wonderful days. Normal days.
You go through life experiences. Each record captures a different turning point in my life.
It's good to pass on stories.
I wasn't going to be a college kid. The only subject I was interested in was English. I think I had a subconscious interest in analyzing story.
I actually interviewed other people about myself, and that alerted me to the fact that I had to really investigate my memories.