I started writing “Thankful” a few months ago…
It was one of those days—long, tiring, and emotionally draining—and I locked myself away in my little closet studio and opened a file in my DAW to record something new. As soon as I turned on my keyboard, I felt a sense of peace. I didn’t know what I was about to create, but it would be alright: I didn’t need to say any words. All I needed to do was put my fingers on the keys and play. Whatever needed to come out would, and then I’d feel better.
The piece is just under two minutes, but I found myself returning to it over and over again, listening to it on my drives or when I was doing work. I came to love the build of the climax and the chords that fade at the end, and I decided I wanted to share it.
This is the first minimalist piece I’ve shared, and I’m honestly a little nervous about it being released. I don’t know how people will react to it, or if they will even give it a listen. I think that’s a good place to be though because it means I’m exploring and sharing something new, and I always want to be doing that.
