Life has been a bit hectic the last couple weeks with moving and all, and I haven't been able to work on the blog. Things are finally starting to settle back down, so I'm excited to get back to posting. Speaking of moving, it was actually the inspiration for the title of this post and it might also be why I've started exploring and writing some new music beyond my normal comfort zone.
I've always struggled with change but good always seems to come out of it. Recently I've started listening to Grindcore (very fast, abrasive, noisy metal most notably recognized by blast beat drumming) which has also inspired me and pushed my guitar playing completely out of the box. If you want a good example of what Grindcore is, check out the band Brutal Truth. I don't really know why I suddenly have this craving for Grind, but I'm embracing it and having fun. I've been doing a lot of speed exercises, pushing my abilities to the limit and it really amazed me how quickly my playing jumped leaps and bounds for the better. It's been years since I've practiced this much, so I guess all this stressful change crap is actually for the better. I'm still working on all my other music projects, but I think this new outlet will just enhance my creativity and make me a better player. There isn't anything wrong with staying in your comfort zone, but breaking out of it can be so beneficial.
I urge you to break out of your mold and explore some new sonic frontiers. Be brave and listen to/play some music that you can't stand or maybe even hate, and find something good in it. It's a lot easier said than done, I doubt I would have done any of this if my life didn't get turned upside with moving and such. Change is vital, allowing us to draw outside our own lines while gaining new perspectives and keeping creativity fresh. DO IT!!
