Into a new melody

2013 is one of those years where I only managed to write a few songs. Writing songs is one of my favorite expressions, when my pen hesitates to draw a line or put on a color. Words are always a comfort for me, much more a melody. While it's not something that gives me any revenue (although some of my works were used for choirs and bands), I love writing songs in the same way artists intend to get their thoughts across. It's so natural of my to sit at one corner of my room, put my earphones on, hum and hum again, and then put the right words into the tune.

But I've been really busy lately. The kind of business that gave me new directions. It's sad that I can't just curl up somewhere and conceptualize my next story or song. But my time has been put to good use, and my productivity is evident for what I managed to buy for myself.

My notes are filled with half-finished lyrics with half-satisfactory tunes. It was only till last night when I managed to take a glimpse of my most recent works (which are probably made September-Early October). Luckily I did NOT cringe, because I could still feel the words afresh as if I've written it yesterday. This only means I can still relate to those thoughts and that they still exist in me.

Most of my songs are written in a flash, whenever I get the right inspiration. I always stick to finishing one before jumping at another. But last night was something. It's like seeing over the lyrics and realizing something new in them. When a new tune rung inside my mind, I just had to grab my recorder and hum it over and over.

I'd be sharing the song with you once I'm done with it. It's a good thing I'm re-listening to my old playlists and I'm given new inspirations. If these songs manage to get somewhere, I hope it strikes a chord in your heart and inspires you too!