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The Grind
🕑 Added 2021-02-12 05:38:05 +0000 UTCBeloved patrons,
Karan here. I write to you from a forest behind the Air BnB I'm in right now. This place is in the quiet outskirts of Dehradun, Uttrakhand right where the Himalyan range begins and concrete jungles end.
It has been a while since we've told you what's up and I wanted to give you a little update.
As most of you know, we're working on our debut album. As is with most debut albums, it is a "make it or break it" thing. Since the stakes are so high, our entire focus has remained on delivering the absolute best of our ability. We are left with 4 songs to make and honestly, we havent made it this far without disagreements, differences and contentions. Don't get me wrong, I strongly believe that if we dont disagree on anything we're doing something wrong and the best in us only comes out when we fight to find common ground.
However, it was getting quite exhausting and I found it hard to make progress with everything going on in the city (the farmers protests which you may have heard about are taking place right across the block from where my studio is). The only way I could get anything done was to get away from it all and work unbirdled.
Thus, here I am for 20 days with a majestic view of of the mountains, nothing but the sound of the breeze, very slow internet (which is great) and an absolutely stellar host who was willing to heavily discount his rent because he loves what we do!
I'll be posting a lot about the next 20 days but I wouldnt want to hound you with constant emails. You can check my posts and stories on instagram @karankatiyar.in if they would interest you.
There another thing I wanted to share. The songs we're writing are stories inspired by our fans. I'm not sure if you've familiar with the facebook page Bloodywood Rajposting? It's a private community made by fans where besides memes, they also share some very deep, sometimes dark, sometimes downright horrifying netflix script-worthy personal experiences that lead them to connect to our music. It's a safe space free of judgement and the most supportive bunch of people I've seen on the internet. If you're not there, youre missing out. It is from these stories that we've picked up inspiration to write some of our songs and hopefully, will do justice to the emotions behind them.
I wanna thank you from the absolute bottom of my heart for continuing to support us and what we do. We stay committed to making the best music we can and to making you all proud!
Tons of love,
Karan
P.S. Patreon sent me an email saying that all merch has been shipped. When you get something, send us a photo of it!
Comments
Lonnie Hockenbury
Hope all is well and you are able to make progress in your new place for a season. Main thing as mentioned above rest easy knowing your fans are behind you if it takes longer than expected it’s absolutely ok. We know in the end it will be an album made from the heart touching on topics that effect change in the world and things people need to hear. We never know when a song reaches someone who needed to hear that at that exact moment. Keep up the excellent work my friends this is a marathon and not a sprint. We have your back.
Sinnfane
@AGDinCA Completely agree. Bloodywood has a very special ability of articulating, communicating and connecting [system of] ideas that aspire to explain the world and to change it. Your music affects and connects people (from all walks of life) grounding them to a common shared ideal. Protect your “superpower” . Your music, message, your innocence, your kindness, having fun and sharing great experiences along this journey, your ability to connect and positively impact so many different people. These qualities resonate to so many. Build up your safe-place to keep the wolves at bay. Your loyal fans are in this for the long term regardless of one album. They have already felt the magic. AGDinCA says it well their conclusion. Don’t place to much pressure on yourselves/ meeting unrealistic expectations. Draw your power and inspiration from your ideals, the lives you have influenced and have already positively influenced and changed, from all the future impact you can have on so many people using harnessing your superpower - that shit is real bro :-) Material isn’t :-) and I know you know this already :-) Memories, love, experiences, relationships, humility, kindness and positive impact on this world is what matters the most. Do what you believe in. Push through your comfort zone once in a while to reset noise and to gain edge. Expose yourselves to different and exciting experiences in and outside comfort zone. Above all stay Mentally healthy and always; be honest, support, be empathic, be patient, grow /learn from each other, push/nurture each other abilities. We are all on different paths, on different levels, with different goals and are always evolving. Your journey doesn’t begin nor end with this album. Nice pad BTW :-) reminds me of a yurt I stayed in When backpacking my way through Chile/Patagonia a few years back. Thanks for sharing :-)We all Need those peaceful Relaxing get always to reset fo sure. Much Love and loyal fan -SinnFane
