Climbing up the sinusoid.

Up and down, up and down, and so on. Life seems to be going this way all the time ... exactly as one of my older songs, "Living in the rain", says. I always imagine a sinusoid and then I try to place myself somewhere on its line. 

Last autumn I left my country for Belgium, hoping to bring some new energy, inspiration and maybe even a bit of happiness to my life. I was undeceived. Even though I had some great moments and met some very nice people there it was not what I was really looking for. I felt like surviving ... not really living. Then, one night, I had a really vivid dream that was trying to tell me to pack all my stuff and go somewhere else once again. After a few days of pondering I decided to obey the dream. 

I found myself back on my native soil. For the first time in Prague. And then everything gained in speed. New flat, new job, new life. And here I am, slowly climbing up the virtual line ... and hopefully it will stay like that for a while.

First month in Prague was full of drinking, getting to know this place, meeting both old and new friends. It was a busy month. Now when everything is slowly settling down I have time to work on music again ... and I'm making some progress here. These days there is quite a lot going on in my head as regards music.

First, I have picked 8 songs (out of cca 12-13) to be recorded for the new album. 6 out of 8 songs already have their drum parts +/- done. Soon I will start with guitars, vocals, etc. Then it'll be time for post-production which is always the most difficult part - putting all the additional sounds and instruments together + polishing final sound. Good news Mic has offered me his help ... so although the upcoming record will rather be a solo album there should hopefully be some people involved.

Second, after I finish the upcoming record I'd like to continue in recording single songs, mostly piano based. Initially I wanted to use these songs for the album but in the end I decided not to do it as they have different feeling/atmosphere/mood/call it what you want. But here I'm talking about quite a distant future.

Third, I would also like to start playing live again. I miss it a lot. But forming a new band seems to be a very painful and slow process. 

So you can see I have many plans. There is a lot to work on. But the most important thing is I'm living again ... not only surviving.

Cheers.

.:V:.

Deexs feat. Michael Stipe (R.E.M.)

After its last year's release the song "Evening" has got some recognition and thus I was approached by R.E.M.'s lead singer Michael Stipe who offered me a little cooperation. Check out our facebook profile to listen to a demo version of the original Deexs song with Michael's vocals. More hot news to follow shortly!

One small step for a man ...

The first step is always the hardest one. Yesterday I took my guitar, turned all my musical software and devices on, and finally started working on the new material. First fragments have been sketched. Even though most of the new songs are based on acoustic guitar I feel like experimenting with electronic elements, bringing Deexs closer to deeper and darker waters. No, it doesn't have to be necessarily as depressive as the last record. My idea deals more with exploring the outer world, the unknown, as well as inner sides of the human soul. Does it sound too sublime? I think lately I have been watching too many BBC documentaries about our place in space and the limits of human beings. That's why. 

Anyway, I don't expect it to be a short process. My plan is to finish everything by the end of this year but as I know myself, and I don't want to put myself under any pressure, it can easily be even in 2013. Does it really matter? No. I'm doing it all just for fun. Somebody practices yoga, somebody smokes weed, I make music. It helps me to clear my mind and get through all sorts of harsh times.

Expect some new updates on the recording (hopefully) soon.

In the meantime watch some of Hayao Miyazaki's movies. The guy is an accomplished artist ... and so is his composer, Joe Hisaishi.

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2012 at the door.

2012 at the door. I've been pretty quiet lately, I have to admit. My prediction from the last entry was correct. It's been tough here so far, indeed. Things don't always go as planned. But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, am I right?

Normally I don't bother myself with things like new year's resolution but this year I've got a few. If circumstances make it possible I would like to finally complete all the new material that has been lying in my drawers for some time. It's time to move on (musically) but I can't do that before I finish this.

I've just launched a new Deexs website that can give you a clue what the new material could be about. That and this blog should keep you informed about my future progress. I hope to get my fingers on strings and keys soon.

"Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." *

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(* Oprah Winfrey)

Back to where it all began.

So my favorite season is finally here! Pleasant temperatures, cool breeze with the scent of falling leaves, spectacular countryside with amazing colours, everything is slowly falling asleep and getting ready for another tough winter. This is the time I find most inspiring.

I wish I could spend it somewhere seated within the peacefulness of the colorful mountains. The everyday haste of people’s perpetual hunt for that special, shining career has made me sick. It seems so meaningless to me and the saddest thing is that I’m just as much a part of it as everyone else. Sometimes I think I am a coward but I am not able to do anything about it. It’s a constant struggle within me. But I’m not ready to give up just yet. Just keep one foot in front of the other.

Last month I was fortunate to grab some time and regroup. I was thinking about recording some new music but was having difficultly finding where to begin. Then it hit me. It was my hometown that had lost its sparkle. I was stifled there with no room to breathe. It was then that I knew what I had to do. I needed to go back to only place I had ever really felt content. The place where I wrote most of my recent songs. The place where I knew I could start fresh.

So here I am, living once more in the West. I don’t expect things to be easy now. On the contrary, it‘s going to be a very tough period of my life. No pain, no gain, I say! It will still be a part of that sick hunt for „better tomorrows“ but maybe this will show me the path I need to take  next? What’s next for my life? We’ll see.