Recording on a night that feels like summer.
Okay, so shhhhhhhh! because we’re recording.
Which means that Shane is playing the guitar and I am blogging. But I was just singing, promise.
And we’re recording Shane’s very favorite song that he’s written, so basically it’s his baby. And I can see why–I love it too.
And he also just told me that “this ain’t no R&B show,” because I suppose one could accuse me of being too fancy with the vocals from time to time. Ahem. To which I have a couple different replies.
a). But isn’t everything?!
b). But I thought you said we could use autotune. On everything. Like Cher in I Believe, cause that changed all of our lives, starting with my sister Jenna’s life. And finally,
c). Of course. You want simple; I can do simple.
Which is what I actually said.
And what I actually did.
And truthfully, I’m excited about this song. It’s quite pretty and close. Intimate, I mean. And the words, they’re the kind that can live without a melody but in this case, the melody is perfect.
And what else?
Well it’s June now. The sweet smell of honeysuckle keeps reminding me of this and I love its persistent nature. Summertime feels here because I keep finding myself with corn on the cob and the grills seem to be working overtime right about now. I bought a little boys t-shirt that’s just the right shade of green; I told my friend this and she started her sentence with, “it’s so nice when you can buy little boy’s shirts because you have a…” so I finished her sentence with “…a little boy’s build!” We laughed. Then she said she was gonna say a versatile size. I guess that works too.
But yes, it feels like summer and I’ll roll down my windows and drive by this landscape that is both home and mesmerizing and try not to miss a thing.
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Sounds wonderful all around!! Can’t wait to hear Shane’s sexy song. (That’s how I’m choosing to interpret intimate, btw.)
Oh yes, that’s what I meant. Sexy. Which is why it’s shane’s fave, I guess.
He’s the emo Barry White, for sure.
which is good, cause emo has needed a barry white for a while now. finally, shane comes through.
i know this blog is about other things but i thought you may be reading your comments on your day of birth….so i want to say….happy birthday again…on here….and i still think that a t.v. series with you starring in it, opening with you voicing over as you are writing your blog entry….then acting out the various things mentioned in it…with songs you have written and pictures you have drawn would be a slam dunk! just thinking (and have for a long time)….something that you could do and present to a producer…. finished product …no one has to read a script and imagine…of course jason should be head of the writing team when it is “picked up” or “optioned” or whatever the term is …and it should be full of humor and pathos …like “real” life
wouldnt it be great if jess did this and immediately went in production? I
can hear the great gnashing of teeth and rending of clothes from LA!
I love your idea! It’s lovely, just like you…and thank you for acknowledging my birthday:)
and josh–no rending of teeth, cause Jase would be right in production with me!
Happy birthday, beautiful friend!!!!! i hope you have a beautiful day and that it is filled with more beautiful memories, like last night was. I cannot wait to hear that song!!!!!!!! love you!!!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to put the song up on here! and thank you for the birthday wishes–so far, the day has been quite glorious:)
YAY, for the summer, and the feelings, it gives you! OK I want to hear the R&B version of the song. You know that is how I roll! LOL OK OK OK….I’m sure the “simple version” is pure, and beautiful, so I will take that! xoxo
haha I know that IS how you roll and loved every time you went on for Richie and I got to hear you sing “and” the way that you do so well…like silk…Mmmmmm!!!
Happy Birthday!! and I hope you can post the song eventually…
I think I will be able to–and thanks, Emily!!
I love listening to the Paper Janes play! I am more than excited for June 25th! I even work that weekend…so it better be good! LOL. So…hopefully then, you will be playing this very intimate song for everyone.
When is the album coming out?
I hope that your birthday was full of loveliness and sunshine!
I am so excited to play, too–we love playing anywhere for anyone, basically:) and the album–as soon as we can do it, I think!
thanks for the birthday wish–it’s been beautiful so far!