Faded Rose On the Making Of "In the First Place"
What was the creative process like for this particular "In the First Place?"
Like most of my songs, I started with a storyline, wrote the riff on acoustic guitar, and developed lyrics and melody from there. Once the rest of the band got involved, it took on a life of its own. We like it to happen organically.
What was the initial spark or idea that led to the creation of "In the First Place?"
The whole concept behind the song is to not take things too seriously when it comes to love and relationships. Sometimes the thing you need most comes when you least expect it, and if it doesn't, you'll still be ok.
How does "In the First Place" fit into your overall artistic vision and what can listeners expect from you in the future?
The first EP was really more a of breakup record than anything else. We want this record to showcase a lighter side and introduce different sounds. We felt that "In the First Place" was the perfect opportunity to do so. This upcoming album has a lot of different elements we didn't use before and we're pretty excited about it.
How did your band members initially come together?
It started with me and Tom playing acoustically. When we were ready to record the first EP, I wanted to make sure we had the right lead guitarist for our song Sober. A friend of mine mentioned her brother, Charlie, who I remembered from high school as a very talented guitarist, and reached out. We were fortunate enough to have him play on the first EP, he became a great friend and has been with us ever since. He plays the lead guitar, keys, and any instrument we throw at him. Gary came to us through Craigslist. Our previous drummer actually saw the ad and called him in for a rehearsal. He's an amazing bassist and hands down one of the most chill guys you will ever meet. Pete, our drummer, was the last to join us. He was recommended by another musician friend of mine and ended up being the perfect fit. We all love Pete and his Djembe. I feel very fortunate to create music with such a great group of guys.
Where do you find inspiration for your songs or musical ideas?
Once in a while, I will come up with an intentional concept for a song, but most of the time, the songs just come to me - usually when I'm in the shower.