Song Expedition

I think I will write a post about my songwriting journey. I started songwriting at the age of 14 or 15. As I mentioned in my music blog (visit it at www.azure-music.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/azuremusicpage), I was inspired by a close friend to venture into songwriting. Before that, I was just playing instruments to different songs of different genres (at that time, I was playing songs by Maroon5, Ungu, Hujan, etc). Seeing this close friend write her first song pushed me to write more and more. So I decided to start writing and within that year, came up with enough songs for an album. I named that album "Acoustic: Waiting" because one of the first songs I wrote was entitled "Waiting" (I probably should get this recorded one day). Reason for the "Acoustic" series was that I only had my dad's Dell PDA to record on so instrument-wise, it was extremely limited. All I had was an acoustic guitar and bad sound quality recording. In any case, that was the start of my songwriting journey.

My main genre then was more pop and ballad with a slight touch of rock. My main influences at that time were Maroon5, Nickelback, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys etc. I wrote songs for girls I had crushes on, wrote songs for weddings, and was requested to write few other songs for some events or personal interests. I was going on a songwriting expedition!

Over the years, music became an integral part of my life. Not so much as in listening to music but making music. I worked to improve my musical skills. I also pushed myself to break the boundaries. Push myself to do something different - something new.

As I see my songs now like "Cry", "I Love You So",  "On This Day", and the likes, as compared to my songs of the earlier years like "Waiting", "Miss You So", "Michelle's Dilemma" and so on, I noticed how my music and songwriting has evolved. Though both are unique in their own unique ways, there is still that one inexplicable thing that still remains consistent throughout. Something that words cannot describe. I don't even know how to explain it. If you listen to "Miss You So" as compared to "I Love You So", they are both different yet in a certain way the same. Probably the only phrase I can use to describe this is that my songs, even after its minute evolutions, still contain that "Bryan-ness". LOL~

Anyway, I strive to continue writing songs. My recordings would probably be better with a professional recording setup but till then, I would have to make do with GarageBand. Until then, here is my song for you to enjoy [details of the song can be obtained here]. I wrote it for a class final project (and scored an A for it!). Like what you hear, go to www.facebook.com/azuremusicpage and click "Like". Spread the music, spread the love, until then, stay tuned. Peace everyone!

Cry by Bryan Boo