It's been quite sometime since I've written an update!
Steven and I are still working on music. We took a step back after Done With Gravity was released online, since it was such a huge project. Much bigger then any of us first thought.
We've completely reorganize and reformatted the computer, which meant backing everything up. The computer was causing a whole lot of problems in terms of speed and reliability. That had to be fixed, and now it has, running nice and smooth. Backing up our songs was a bit of a chore! But we were able to.
Next we installed new instruments: Komplete 9. The possibilities are endless now! We've been experimenting and trying some new things, deciding what and who "Cerulean Jade" really is. Right now we're leaning towards electronic/pop/acoustic eclecticism. It's been fun, and I'm working on lyrics and themes. I don't want to set a release date, but new music will be coming soon.
And I've decided to start working on Cover songs again. Sometime ago I stated that we wouldn't be doing that, but I've decided to go ahead and work on some songs myself. Playing by ear is a huge struggle for me. It's not one of my strengths. Goodness, I failed second semester Music Dictation, and retook it, passing with a C. One of the worst college experiences of my life! But I worked hard, shed many tears, and kept at it. By fourth semester dictation, which focuses on 21st century music techniques such as 12-tone-rows and tonal clusters, I passed with an A-. Super hard, but I worked hard, proving to myself that weaknesses can be turned into strengths. Even now I still freeze while sitting at the piano, but this is a skill I desperately want, and all things are possible when honest work is applied.
Awesome stuff is ahead! :0)
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