Most of my time in the studio is spent alone. Most people that I've known need a band or a group of musicians to feed off of for ideas. I know that I enjoy those times because ideas flow differently when there are other artists contributing to the song.
For me, not only do I write best when I'm by myself, I write the best when nobody is around at all. If I am in total isolation from anyone, I seem to be able to hear things clearer and embellish those musical ideas more effectively.
Funny thing is, when I'm completely alone, that's when I can "tap in" to all the music that has shaped my life. It seems like when I have total silence and no one else is adding their energy, I'm able to "tune in" to my inner radio that always plays. Sometimes I play songs in my mind from others, but if I'm in isolation, I hear my own songs that are yet to be written.
The goal for me is to always be a minute away from a recording device so when a new song starts playing in my mind, I can capture that song as it is and share it with others.
I've never really explained that before. As I write it, I sound kind of crazy. For many people that know me, I guess that comes as no surprise!
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Here's to hoping you can tune to the frequency of your own personal radio of unwritten songs!
Scott Quillin
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