sometimes you wake up and you know that your music needs direction and focus. you know that you need to split your music up because what you are creating are 2 very different entities and that they both need their own identity. graveyard tapes exists to let me be more experimental. it exists because i need it to exist. at the same time though, i need the kays. i never built the name over 8 years of hard work to just end it without a thought. it was just that at the time i could no longer sustain or support the idea of being in a band. and that remains the case. i do not intend to play live shows as the kays lavelle. however, i do intend to record a second album and release it.
this process will involve me working with people who i love and respect as musicians and who share the same musical visions and ideals as me. one thing i know about be still this gentle morning is this: it is what it is because of the people who were involved in the band at the time. too many musical differences i think. not enough common ground. that’s not to say i’m not immensely proud of that record, because i am. it’s just that i know it’s not what i would do again. if i had to do it all again i would do it differently. and so, this new record shall be undertaken in a manner that i think is ideal for me, but also for the sound of the kays lavelle. i have already got a bunch of people involved who I believe to be perfect for the project. all good friends. all sharing similar tastes in music.
to be perfectly honest. i want to produce something stunningly beautiful. and i don’t think i will rest until i have.
2012 will see the recording of a new kays record. so if you are interested do keep your eyes out here or on facebook for more information.
