This day has been in the making for a few years now, in the writing, performing, revising, recording, editing, producing, waiting and so much more. Open is now available on all streaming platforms. I'm grateful for the support of friends and family along the way and I feel honored to have such great musicians playing with me on this recording. The 5 songs on Open represent what feels to me like an increased openness in my songwriting, and a more cooperative artistry, as 3 of these songs were written with other musicians. Across the next several weeks I'll be writing more about the stories behind these songs, sharing how they got to be what they are, as well as some of what they mean to me.
A couple years ago I wrote and produced a song with Krista Richards for Schoemann Plastic Surgery to communicate their business message. They help their clients to look on the outside the way they feel on the inside, or as the song says to “let my self shine through.” The song had never been released publicly. I revisited it recently and was reminded that it’s got a great message in a bouncy, good-vibes package.
