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light in the dark
I realize I’ve created a bit of an agenda for myself with the stray palace project (which, as I’ve hinted at, has hijacked some of my writing time this spring, as Deej’s tracks are so badass I can’t help myself).
usually, I don’t think about what I’m going to write about, I just grab a guitar and/or a recorder and let it rip. this often means a painful excavation of the past, the taste and feel of my current suffering, the ironies of expectation vs reality, and the darker side of obsession (all neatly fictionalized, of course).
with stray palace, I’m trying to approach the songs with a little more simplicity and directness. I’m also challenging myself to speak about the flip side of desperation — change, freedom, hope and the desire for transformation. I’ve pointed myself in this direction and even killed a few lines for being too dark.
I like the dark, but without paying attention to the other side my perception isn’t as accurate. without recognizing all the good stuff going on inside and around me, there’s no gratitude and a lot less joy. because stray palace is all about pleasure, I’m feeling moved these days to bring the joy. hope you like.
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I know it’ll be great! I can’t wait to hear more new stuff!
Paul, I have SO enjoyed the Stray Palace EP, as I’ve told you numerous times, that I am very excited that you’re working in that direction again. “Escape” STILL is a song I can’t stop playing, it just makes my heart soar. I love ALL of your music (yes, even the more electronic stuff!), but I’m happy to see you talking about Stray Palace.
Keep doing what you’re doing, and remember that there are people out here who love it and cherish you and your music. 
“I like the dark, but without paying attention to the other side my perception isn’t as accurate. without recognizing all the good stuff going on inside and around me, there’s no gratitude and alot less joy.”…..I absolutely love this…it will be one of my favorite quotes from now on
Ditto Lilla.
Dark is not bad. The Unbearble Lightness of Being has many layers of meaning, as a title, I always thought.
Flygel…
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Thanks heaps for this indeed!… if anyone else has anything, it would be much appreciated. Great website Just wanted to say thanks and keep doing what youre doing! Flygel Enjoy!…
thanks, all for your kind words.
glad to hear you dig SP, Rosie. I like it a lot too and I think the new stuff is going to be fantastic.