Torched Laughter Studio Diary: Introduction

So it begins, the `Torched Laughter’ studio diary.

Thursday January 10th 2008 marks the first day in this hopefully brief but enjoyable venture.

Introduction:

`Torched Laughter’ was originally to be a 5 song EP that was to be included with `Smoke and Origination.’ Yes, a nice excessive double disc set. Unfortunately, `Torched Laughter’ was lost along with the first version of `Smoke and Origination’ back in January 2006. It made no sense at that point in time to re-record both works and release them at once. Now the time has come to re-visit this work and give it the time and attention it needs.

Most of the songs on `Torched Laughter’ are variations of melodic themes that exist on `Smoke and Origination.’ The key/mode still `F.’ The instrumentation is jazz/country/world music: guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, cello, organ, piano, upright bass, lap steel, and african percussion. The music won’t be the usual wall of sound I’m so accustomed to doing.

~ by ikonowerk on January 12, 2008.