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I am currently writing new material for my next album. It seems like every week, two or three people ask me about new material or songs. So, like any songwriter, I'm searching for the tools necessary to really record right.

:: Purpose

At my core, I'm a musician, songwriter/performer who loves Seattle and the people in it. I sing about the things I care about most and really try hard to make those things sound impossibly cool. That's what I want to do every time in my music. I believe in things like God, people, and social justice. I'd like to talk about those things.

:: The Record - Lift Me

This is a great indie rock record and is worth the money. For an indie record, I think the quality is very good and I hope you can tell that I love what I do. The album is mostly electric guitar but includes some tasteful acoustic skill as well. This album you can listen to over and over again which is really rare for indie records which can tend to become boring.

The songwriting is decent for a first time album but there is room for improvement. My favorite song is We Worship You. The lyrics seem to be most clearly written and the music makes them stand out. Furthermore, there is more purpose in this song that the others which still are great. This song seems to be the leader of the pack though. My second favorite song is Lift Me. This song is also clearly written and the music supports it well.

I think this album is a great first album. To be able to go through the creation process--write the music, lyrics, plan the overall sound style and the arrangement, then go in and work with the producer and lay down the tracks can be challenging. I'm currently writing more material and hope to produce another album shortly.
 

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