Monday, December 9, 2013

The Passion, The Back-Steps & The Goal... An Epic Tale of a Music Career.

It's been a minute since I've written a new post, but I've been busy with things, as in, a madman constantly moving in genius spins of chaotic brilliance! Such a whirlwind of a dance.

There have been some really great accomplishments thus far, for instance, (as I mentioned in an earlier post), my first debut single, "Turn Me On," has been released; but, even newer now, the single has been playing on FM radio stations around Ohio and the Midwest. Furthermore, my official website is up and running! I'm very excited about the website. It's been a work-in-progress since August, but it's up and exactly how my designer and I have envisioned it! Brilliant! Lastly, I have finished all the recording for my first official, studio-recorded EP! The final steps are being implemented this month, (final mixes and mastering). It will be released January 2014. Keep your eyes open, and get pumped!

These are all really awesome accomplishments. I mean, it's what I need to move forward and get my music on the road. That's right, I said, "get my music on the road." That's the next step in this gorgeous journey, a tour! Since I started playing the guitar back in the second grade, this is the one thing I've been dreaming of to this day. I'm so stoked to get on the road and play my heart out for the beautiful people of this world! I mean... this is it! It's now or never! It's make it or break it. It's a life-long dream and passion being made a reality. The surreal power of that sentence, "It's a life-long dream and passion being made a reality," renders me breathless for a moment whenever I think about it. I feel like a child receiving that Christmas present I wanted SO BADLY, like a 'Red Rider BB Gun.' Notice the Christmas reference ever-so-timely for this season we've recently entered, and the, "A Christmas Story, (movie)," reference within the reference?! Hahaha! I try.

Anyway, these great things are happening, things are in motion, and I'm enthralled. But, there have been plenty of back-steps in this journey. SO MANY. I'm talking the type that challenge everything you are as a human being. My creativity, character, morals & values, patience, and faith have been tested to the max. I never realized how strong of a person I am until I faced these treacherous demons. It's been so difficult for me. I never thought I'd get through these rough, dark times, but damn if I didn't. I feel much stronger, aware, and wise from the darkness I've faced. I've found my light, and it's shining brighter than ever. Yea, kind of cliché, but there's a reason it's used so often, because it's true. 

So here I am, Eric Paul, Alternative Rock/Blue-Eyed Soul/Blues-Pop Singer-Songwriter, ready to share my heart, soul, and passion with the world. I'm ready for you, too. So ready. I just hope you're ready, world. Can you accept my sound? Can you accept my words? Can you accept me? We shall see. But only God and I know how much I have to offer you. Be ready.

Well, off to the races, it's time for me to get back to the grind. I just wanted to update you and keep you in the loop!

Before I go, I want to thank you. You are the reason I'm able to do this. You are the reason I can pursue my dream and passion. You are the reason I can continue on this path. If it weren't for you, I would not be where I am. Thank you for being there. Thank you for being a friend. Thank you for being a fan. More importantly, thank you for being you. Together, we will be the rise of real music. Together, we will be unstoppable. Together, we will change the sound of music. THANK YOU! And God Bless. 

OH - Check out my official website HERE! (Click the word, "HERE")!