I have to admit, writing lyrics while a bit drunk is waaay easier than trying to write them stone-sober, which is what I'm doing (trying) at the moment. I am trying to cut back and tone down my alcohol intake, so I guess I'll have to just power through. I can't be so shitty of a poet that I can't write ANYTHING to save my life while sober. Granted, this might not become my greatest work and magnum opus (hell, I'm only co-writing these anyway, I'm such an asshole I would never share the credit of my best work:) ), but if it will be even decent I'll be happy.
I have to say I'm positively surprised how good these songs actually are, I was waiting for something a bit worse and already though to myself "Jani, why the fuck do you keep doing this to yourself?", but hey, this shit ain't half bad :)
Well, I'll get back to the old drawing board. Just thought I should let you folks know it's 04:04 here and I'm actually trying (and failing) to do some work here while thinking outside the box, or more likely outside the bottle in this case. Hell, if this doesn't work out I'll just go and buy a bottle of whiskey and get shit-faced tomorrow. I hope this will not boil down to the question of whether I'll rather be a working alcoholic or unemployed and sober :)
aaaaaaw, you can do it!!! \o/ go, Jani! gooo!! \o/
ReplyDeleteThen drink when you need to compose and stay sober while normal-living. Or is it too stupid what I'm saying? :)
ReplyDeleteAnd BTW, take it easy, my man, everything you do is great, and I don't care if I sound like a fangirl or a weird fuck or anything, because I'm not. Love you :)
ReplyDeleteWell I suppose that you can compose without alcohol...just keep trying...
ReplyDeleteI'd say I do 98%+ of composing pretty much sober, it's when I write lyrics that I like to drink :)
DeleteDo more composing and less lyrics then if that helps you to stay sober :)
DeleteSkip reading this, you will shit all over me. After listening to your work over the last decade, I never ever thought that you need an fake wing man to aid your talent! Try to brake that routine, do some heavy reading, play games, go hiking or whatever fill you and inspiration will find you, and not the other way around. This is advice from beer lover, fellow metal head,musician and engineer, father of the lovely daughter.
ReplyDeleteFrom the black hole of Europe,
Nemanja
While I appreciate what you are saying here, I have to disagree a little. My dear friends Walker & friends are not really wingmen per se, what they do is more of lowering inhibitions and allowing me to associate more freely. I know shitloads of guys who do the same thing. But you Sir do have a valid point, and as I mentioned in my original post I am trying to see if I can open those gates without any help from my favorite drug of choice :)
DeleteI wish you all the best for that journey!
Deleteperhaps you have to change profession.
ReplyDeletesober or drunk doesn't matter, graphomania doesn't care :)
Considering that this is the only thing I can actually do, and I'm not even that good at this, changing profession is really not an option for me. Besides, if I stopped being a train-wreck musician and instead became for instance a plumber I don't think this blog would be very interesting. Not that it is now either, but it would be even worse :)
Deletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjyniCrax8Y I really like the riff at the beggining,what song inspired that demonstration? I've been searching so long and found a similar song called "Sail on" by Masterplan
ReplyDeleteGiven the context of my original post I am very tempted to say Mr.Walker and Mr.Smirnoff, but to be honest, I just wanted to write a riff that does this 7 against 8 thing, as it sound interesting when the "1" of riff starts falling into weird places regarding the actual beat behind it. I don't think I've heard "Sail On", should check it if it utilizes the same concept.
DeleteTry meditation. Seriously. If you succed in doing it the proper way, which obviously requires, as anything else, a bit of training, the effects are waaaay more useful than alcohol. I mean, let's take a look over it - I don't want to mess around with your inner feelings, but what alcohol does to anyone is just basically calm down nerves and shut the f** up all the annoying thoughts in your head - being so, you feel more suspended, relaxed, free and creative. Meditation gives you the same, while preventing you from addiction and from poisoning your liver.
ReplyDeleteBTW, don't get me wrong. I'm on your side, not trying to be the like of "I'm telling you what to do", since I know how irritating this is. :) Wish you the best always! Cheers!
DeleteI agree with you. When there is interior peace, the muse comes more easily. But Jani is the professional in this, so..I guess a glass of whiskey is not so bad :P
DeleteInterior, or maybe internal peace in this case can also be found from the bottle. Hell, sometimes that's the only place where it can be found :)
DeleteWell, your're right. We're more human than we wanted to be sometimes. :) There's a quote I recall that fits perfectly for this: "Malt does more than Milton can / to justify God's way to man" - E.A.Housman :)
DeleteJani rulz!!
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ReplyDeleteDude, if you wrote all of Cain's Offering; on the bottle or not, you have some talents lying hidden. Do whatever it takes to open those gates man! Just don't go killing yourself!! :P
ReplyDeleteAt the risk of sounding selfish, I wish to see you playing live at least once before I die! Ha ha ha! If you ever tour somewhere in the USA again, I'll take you for a beverage. But make it easy on me and come to Florida, USA!
Greetings from the aforementioned!
Nyt irti siitä pullosta !!! TEE NÄIN: mene lähimarkettiin. Piiloudu hyllyjen väliin ja katsele mitä ihmiset ostavat. Ime itseesi TILAA !! Mieti samalla, kyseistä kappaletta, mikä juuri on syntymässä. Jopa kassalla tavaroita maksaessasi, mieti teosta. Linkitä se aivan TAVALLISEN elämän väliin. Mua auttaa, kun menen uimahalliin ja kauhon altaassa 500m ja sitten menen saunaan ja alan turisemaan ihmisten kanssa !! Hey you can work it out !! Believe youself honey :)
ReplyDeleteFrom a logical standpoint moderation is usually the best answer - so I suppose in this case,enough alcohol to help the lyrics flow, but not so much you get shitfaced, lol. Saves going from one extreme to the other which can be just as hard. Success is probably more likely taking a few small steps with sustained progress rather than taking a huge leap and consequent dive.
ReplyDeleteBut then some people work better with extremes. it's whether you feel comfortable with how you work I guess. Whichever way though, it has to feel right for you. Be happy Jani :) But rest assured, you are incredibly talented - alcohol may release it more easily, but at the end of the day, the result is all you. And fuck do you rock!!! \m/
if any of that sounds at all patronising I apologise, not my intent :)
Also Gather the Faithful is one of all-time fave albums - truly and honestly showcases your talents! Personal fave track is def Oceans of Regret :) Love hearing your work Jani!!
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