The Journey - EP
My second EP – The Journey – was mainly written in the first half of 2021, but it took me some time to finish all the tracks before its release in early 2022. It continues the concept of my debut EP by combining acoustic instrumentation and electronic sound design.
Cover art
1. Dense Outside
As the first track on the EP, this tune introduces the interplay between the acoustic and electronic elements. I wrote it at a time when the outside world seemed rather daunting, while I found moments of relaxation by listening to sounds such as rainfall and bird song outside my window.
2. Solid Ground
This track is about finding harmony in the midst of a changing world. I was inspired by the time I spent in nature with my wife, trying to escape the challenges of everyday life. The main guitar melody leads through the track, supported by a collection of strings, keys and field recordings.
3. Unbound
The third track on the EP was the first one I wrote for it in late 2020. There was a lot of uncertainty at the time and I thought it would be a good idea to dedicate a track to that feeling. My brother played and recorded the drums for the track and we also worked on the arrangement together.
4. Whereabouts
The final track on the EP was written in early 2021. I improvised on guitar and piano and also started to work more with drum breaks and vocal samples. I feel that the vocal samples contribute to the theme of the track, which is finding your own path, but not necessarily knowing where you are at each stage of the journey.
Credits for The Journey - EP:
Released January 7, 2022
Tale Town Records
Credits for the cover art go to my lovely wife
Composition, Production and Mixing by No Time for Tapes
Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities