Update: The Radio Under The Pillow

I've been working on the track "John's Machine" for some time, and have realized that it's going to require vocals. If I do it the treatment will be along the lines of Skinny Puppy.  The song's sound itself is actually a strange amalgamation of Skinny Puppy, Prince, and Air. We'll see how it shapes up.

The other thing I realized is that in my arrangement, what I had been thinking of as a verse is actually a chorus. I found this out when I was trying to write the chorus melody and arrangement and came up with what I instantly realized was the verse.

The first things I came up with on the song was the bridge, followed very quickly by what I was thinking of as a verse, and I quite liked the verse. It was anthemic and soaring and really cool. I understand now that by trying to use it as a verse was creating an issue where nothing I was writing was surpassing it...taking it to an even higher level. I am not sure I am capable of it. I tried for a bit, I thought I was on some kind of Polyphonic Spree kick (I love that group...I mean every song is a collection of chorus hooks that you cannot stop thinking about!) but right now I can't push it further. When I came up with what is NOW the verse, it all fell into place.

I can deal with it. ;)

Today will be spent re-arranging the track, and trying to work on lyrics. I have some there, and lots of ideas, but nowhere near what the arrangement is calling for, haha!

FYI: for those space cadets out there like myself, "John's Machine" is inspired by the story of John Titor. I've been a fan of the possibility of time travel my whole life. Whether I believe the Titor story or not is something else entirely. I believe in the idea of it. Furthermore...what Titor wrote about his life, which is our future, doesn't seem all that absurd. I can see us going in that direction.

Whether Titor actually exists or not, one thing is certain...the person behind the words is worried about our future as a species, and only wants us to think about our actions today, and how they will impact those that come after us. As he tells us, the descendants of America will not look upon the America of 2007 with a kind eye, or a forgiving heart.

Read more about him and his internet life at www.johntitor.com