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10.30.03
He's just released My Gemini Self and it seems
that even better things are on the horizon for Blu Sanders.
Read on to hear more about this witty acoustic rocker.
And check out the end of the interview for details about
how you can win a copy of the new album - totally FREE.
 So
you've got this pumpin' new album out called My Gemini
Self. Tell our readers little about making the album
and how it differs from your previous release, 5
to Care About. Oh yah and explain the title!
Well...it's got 5 more songs. And I have a different
haircut. Both key differences.
Note: At this point in the interview, I know I'm
in for a fun time.
Ah but seriously folks! Ok...my goal in making MGS
was to make an honest record. From the photos to the
lyrics. I wanted everything to just be me. We focused
a bit more on being organic. 5TCA was heavy on loops
and such. (And I love it!) But on this we just tried
to steer the other direction. Change it up.
And the title...I'm a Gemini. And a twin, for that
matter. My Gemini Self is just a descriptive way of
saying this is me. Myself.
Very cool. Nice how you kinda poetically named
it. So what were some of the hopes you had for the
album when you began recording. Did you think you met
those expectations?
Just like any album, you always wish you had more time
and money. And I can second guess anything I do to
my grave. But overall I think we achieved what I wanted
to achieve. I'm happy to have another record. Really.
It's a symbol of progress for an artist. A milestone...and
you can move forward from that.
 Definitely.
"Come For Me" is my favorite song on the album,
can you give us some of its origins?
"Come For Me" was written by myself and
Kacy Crowley. Kacy actually had most of the lyrics
written down. I put them to music. It happened really
fast. It's one of my favorites.
You have good taste, then! What about "Shell
in the Sand" was that written for anyone in particular?
"Shell in the Sand was written by myself and
Darwin Smith, who produced MGS and plays one of the
electric guitars. We actually recorded the basic tracks
on our 24-track 1 inch tape machine we bought a few
years back. Darwin came up with the line "she
was just shell in the sand/If you weren't too careful,
she'd slip right through your hand." I just love
that. But
we never finished the song. I finished the song this
summer. It's always been a favorite of mine. Just
feels good.
How has your songwriting evolved since you began
writing music?
Well I'm a better guitar player. A better singer.
I can express myself in ways that I couldn't when I
was younger...and vice versa. There are some things
that i had when i was a beginner that I don't have now.
Most I'm happy that I don't have. But occasionally,
I hear things and wonder where they went. But overall,
I feel like I'm finally making some sense now. Lyrically,
I like where I stand.
How has touring been going so far? Any fun stories
from the road?
So far so good. It's good to be busy. Nothing too
crazy. When you tour alone, you can't tear it up Zeppelin
style. Cause I'm the guy who has to wake up in the
morning and drive myself to the next gig.
What are most of your days like? Do you still have
a day job or is music full time.
I'm all music now. And proud of it. It's been a few
years since I've had a 9 to 5. And with a little luck
I'll keep that dream alive.
Man I'm jealous, but happy for you. So what do
you do with any spare time? Tell us some fun stuff about
you!
Hmm...I shoot photos with my Mamiya twin lens when
I can. And I fantasize about writing a book. About
something. Maybe a book of whining. I'm very good at
whining.
Hey, at least you're honest about it. So back to
music. If you could hear one indie artist make it to
the radio, who would it be and why?
Well...I'd like to be on the radio. And I'm an indie
artist. So...me...can I say me?
Hey, it's your interview, Blu! So how do you feel
about mp3 swapping on the internet?
 Mixed
emotions. It's changed music and that's mostly a good
thing. It's shifted power from big corporate music
to small consumer. But at the same time, it's devalued
music. people feel some sort of right to have any music
they want for no cost. And that can't work forever.
It'll meet somewhere in the middle. But I think it's
too early to see how exactly. When e-commerce and art
meet in an easy to use place, I think you'll see people
paying for music.
I like your take on it. So, anything exciting upcoming
happenings with regards to your music? What can we
expect from you in the next few months?
My short term is on the road, promoting the record,
getting music to anyone who'll listen. There are always
irons in the fire. I'll keep you posted.
Please do so! Hey, thanks so much for your time,
Blu.
Always welcome.
Interviewed by Kristen
Fischer
DiscoveringArtists.com
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