Greener

I think last year while touring, the road began to wear on me a bit. I could see the fatigue in the band as well. I decided in November of 2008 to take a breather and really hunker down on writing a great bunch of new songs. I wanted them to brew a bit. I had just moved to a new place in Brooklyn and I knew my unfamiliar surroundings would help keep inspiration strong. Since November, I've been able to get together roughly 50 new songs (some much, much, much stronger than others). I really feel that the break was a success. Having been in my studio to write and record for more than 8 months, I can also say that the road is calling. I miss it. I miss the cramped van, the sweating to load gear into the venue, the frustrated sound-techs who may not want to be at the venue that night, my band, and the feedback from all you guys afterwards.

What is hard about taking a touring break for an artist is that he/she fears that those who've followed him will leave or worse, forget. There is only so much an artist can do to keep people at his side for the long term. Much of it depends on the motivation of the fans. So many of you have been asking what's been going on and when I'll be returning to the stage...the time is soon. I thank you for staying with me and pushing this forward. In the end, an artist needs an ear. I don't write just for myself, otherwise I'd lock myself in a room below ground and just play all day everyday and never leave. The pull comes from those who listen and those who care. I'm like a kid who wants to show his parents a new trick, but the trick in this case is a serious trick-- one that just may have the power to affect someone in a significant way.

-Alex


POSTED FRO BROOKLYN, NY AT 8:16 AM

More studio photos

yo everyone...thanks for the kind emails on the "Forever Young" cover. If you still haven't gotten it for free yet, please do. It is, a mentioned, totally free. Just visit www.alexnackman.com for the details.

Here are some new studio photos, working on some rough vocals.

-Alex

POSTED FROM BROOKLYN, NY AT 5:38 PM