SongMachine Studio Build Update #5

Since the last update back in late February there has been a fair bit of action on the SongMachine Studio build front. With all that completed, all that needs to be done now is… Again, I’m sure that I’ve missed…
Songwriter, Musician, Producer & Blogger
Songwriter, Musician, Producer & Blogger

Since the last update back in late February there has been a fair bit of action on the SongMachine Studio build front. With all that completed, all that needs to be done now is… Again, I’m sure that I’ve missed…

I have been living in Yankalilla for over 12 months now and in that time a lot of things have happened, some things have been good and some haven’t but all in all, my quest for living a slower, steadier,…

At the heart of every songwriter’s creative journey lies a fundamental question: “Why do I write?” This inquiry explores the motivations and inspirations that drive artists to share their voices through songwriting. Whether it’s to heal, connect, protest, or celebrate,…

Yep… It took a little while but as of yesterday (Friday, February 23rd 2024) all of the internal framework for the studio is now complete. This also includes the central wall separating the control room and the recording/live streaming area.…

Picture yourself in the vastness of space, surrounded by twinkling stars and silently orbiting planets. There you are, alone, observing the universe. This idea is more than mere fancy; it’s a meaningful reflection on our existence. We each have a…

Happy Valentines Day 2024. No matter where you are… Peace, Corey 🙂

Ambient legend and visual artist Brian Eno has launched the Turntable II, the second iteration of his signature colour-changing neon record player. How cool! I so want this 🙂 Source: Brian Eno’s new £20,000 LED turntable has LEDs which change…

An organ playing the longest and slowest piece of music in the world has changed chord for the first time in two years. In a remarkable musical event, an organ at the Burchardi Church in Halberstadt, Germany, has recently changed…

Call me old fashioned but I still prefer writing songs with a pen to paper rather than to use a computer. There have been many times where I’ve attempted to use a computer keyboard and word processor instead of pen and…

Below is the complete version of “An Incomplete Manifesto For Growth” as mentioned in my last blog post “Some Creative Suggestions For Your Songwriting Process.” This manifesto was conceived in 1998 by Bruce Mau, the creative director of Bruce Mau Design. The purpose of the…