The Rut

As it happens, I seem to be in a rut so far. A music rut. I can't get motivated, or I can't get lyrics to match a song... All I have so far is a few guitar riffs and the song about the fisherman.

So why? I think it's partially because I'm tired, and partially because I just need to work at it more. Caffeine helps both those things. So: more coffee when I'm working on music! Another reason is I think I'm just getting a little tired of guitar, and I haven't done anything synth- or flute- or other-things-related in a while. I think I'll get back on GarageBand later today to fix that problem.

Another idea: I usually fit lyrics to an already-existing melody, as opposed to the other way around. Maybe I should try fitting a melody to lyrics? But I can't write lyrics without a tune, or a rhythm... it's just how I work. Which seems like it's only more reason to try doing it the other way. But the other way is hard! I dunno.

Summary of today so far:

-Oversleeping

-Hanging out with cool people

-Hanging out with more cool people in preparation for a Unitarian General Assembly panel

-Yard work

-Blogging (aka procrastinating)

And now I will drink a Cherry Pepsi, play some Dwarf Fortress, and hopefully the caffeine will get me moving again.

(Oh, and I might watch this clip. You're welcome.)