Dan Barracuda: Inside A Musician's Mind

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This one PUNCHES. It's a rockin' riff in E minor, just instrumental for now. Not sure what context to put it in. I think it's got a cool groove to it - maybe it could use some guitar solo improv over it?

This one's cool, and I mean smooth criminal cool. It started as a guitar loop with some improv soloing over it. Then I made that B section which works well back into the A section. All centered around the key of B, alternating between major and minor. This is the long distant cousin of "The Ants Go Marching". It's "Congregate"

Thunderbolt and Lightning - very very FRIGHTENING!

I've always really liked this one from 2010 - it was so nice to revive with drums, bass, harmony vocals, and subtle electric guitar swells (can you hear them?). I'm going for that psychedelic/dreamy vibe in this song about slipping into love.

More on Instagram Stories & engaging with your followers - really building those relationships. Also, I did a lot of brainstorming this weekend on the macro-views of my new album - the concepts, lyrics, etc.

This riff is super old - I think 2009. I like the sections, but I'm wondering if there should be more lyrics besides just "Howl at the moon" hahaha. Maybe a solo over the outro as well. What are your thoughts?

IG Stories is an awesome way to engage with your followers/listeners. Be strategic about how you build your audience - stay organized and be great to them. I'm so excited to get started on Volume 1! This has all been such an immense learning experience.

An old original, this was actually Riff #3! Thinking about re-producing this one, with drums and whatnot. I like where it went, not sure if I'll change much - songwriting wise. Let me know your thoughts on this one guys!

The idea is from 2016. Came up with it on a whim, but the electric bends came only recently. I think it could fit as some kind of soundtrack. Maybe some strings to embellish it more? I think I could see this used in a film. Perhaps a silent film!