2019-10-26 - Songwriting and Kimchi

Ico has spent most of today at home, other than been on a run and maybe shower. The calm of the garage as Ico isn't on the drums currently. Just listening to some of the songs Park had been working on. Humming to himself. Trying to figure out how they can use the songs. Strumming some on the different instruments and occasionally drumming on his legs to get a tempo. Not a great guitar and bass player, but just wanting a decent idea for the way to do the song. Trying to change or try and fit it into his vocals, or someone elses. Depending on who will sing.

Park arrives with a bounce in her step and a song in her heart...and coming out through her mouth. That flu is finally gone and she has her pep back. "Hey!" she greets with a grin and a wave. She is dressed in shorts, t-shirt, and fluffy Pikachu slippers. "All recovered? Ooh...are you working on songs? Awesome."

Ico smiles as he look to Park. "Hi. Yeah, thank you. It's thanks to you." He tells her. Tilting his head. "You look like you are doing well. What have you been up to?" He asks. Continuing some. The music he has been reading and listening has been on headphones and phone. Moving to change it to the stereo so she can hear as well. "Just your songs, wanting to see how we can work with them." He explains. Gesturing for her to join him.

"I've been working and playing" Park giggles before her eyes light up at hearing he is listening to her songs. "Do you like them? They're not too angry are they? Sometimes it all just tumbles out, you know?" She happily joins him, switching on her keyboard to contribute to the noodling - she can play bass on it too.

Ico smiles and nods, "Nice and they are good." He offers to her. "Any specific inspiration?" He asks with a raised brow. "And angry is fine." Waiting to play with her. Trying out some sounds. "Was thinking going a bit higher on this, at least this part." He offers and will go on.

"How silly the world is can be an inspiration but nothing in particular. Like I said, they're just stories. Stephen King doesn't really know a killer clown" Park giggles before giving him a teasing nudge. "Awww...do you think they're about you or something?" She plays some basslines that she had in mind - the songs are demos when she hands them out but she is more than open to some arrangement and change ideas. A nod about the higher part. "We could even throw in a key change there."

Ico shrugs, "Nope, but the Stanley Hotel is a real place." He points out when she mention King. Grinning and nudging at her in return. "I both hoped and did not." He says with a wink. Nodding to let her try out the key change. Starting to sing along some. "Feel like something is missing."

"That's why we're a band. To fill in the missing things" Park nods happily. "Though if you say that a drum solo is missing, I might think you're biased" she teases. "When do we get to hear some of your songs? I'll have to figure out who they're about. Though I did do a song for Mae. That's definitely about Mae. Haven't heard back wether she likes it or not though."

Ico chuckles and nods. "I do think all of us need solos, but not long ones." He suggests. Nodding about songs. "I am working on some. I will let you hear them." Studying her a bit.

"I hope you let people hear them. It would be silly to write some and keep them to yourself" Park winks. "Especially if you're in a band. Though not sure we all need solos. Maybe live. When we're playing stadiums. Gosh, can't wait for that to happen. What kind of drumming do you like to do? Big and loud?"

Ico shrugs, "I enjoy all kind of drumming. From flashy to more technically and work on mechanics." He admits. Grinning at her. "Some songs need to go through the proper routes before becoming public songs. But, I also think we do need to work on covers, if we get a place to play on at a regular pace. Such as doing covers on usual days and once a week we get to do a proper concert with our songs." He suggests and shrugs.

"Yeah, they won't give you jobs unless you can play other people's songs. Shame that. But, sure, we can do covers to get our foot in. Feet. Whole legs" Park nods. "I mean, there are plenty of great songs to play, that we could play. Any in mind? Did you know that Cameron is in a band?"

"I was thinking a mix. Some Prince, some Bowie. Then maybe a bit more modern with Five Finger Death Punch, Adele, and so on." He suggests. Raising a brow, "Oh? I did not know that." Offered on Cameron's band status. "We did meet someone that might be able to join us as well, if we all agree. He was going to try out at some point." He explains. "Though only if we are all unanimous." Pushing off to stand then.

"I hope Lyric can sing like Adele then. I sure can't" Park giggles. "That's quite a variety. I like variety. Yeah, Cameron's in a Wiccan band or something? I have her CD." A mischeivous little laugh. "Maybe we can cover one of their songs A new band member? Cool. What will they be playing? Or singing? What's their name?"

Ico shrugs, "I figure we will do some choir in it as well. And perhaps do a duet." He says and shrugs. Nodding some. "Right! They sang at the karaoke thing before." Smiling a bit at that. "Singing most likely. Itzhak." He explains.

"A choir? There's only four of us. I haven't heard Scott sing, is he any good? Oh...wait...yes I did. He sang at Karaoke too. Which one was Itzhak?" Park can't really remember the names. They may not have even used their real one - it is karaoke after all. "I can't wait to hear him sing. Have you told anyone else yet?"

Ico nods some, "Well, you all sing at some of the parts. Like the background of rolling in the deep." He explains. Smiling some. "Well, me, Scott, and Lyric were there. So figured we would hear him out with you later. Or we can record it and let you hear." He says and smiles. "Itzhak sang at the latest one, you missed it." He explains.

"Oh...yeah...I was at work. At least no one had to listen to 'Baby Shark' again." Thank Heaven for small mercies. "If you guys all think he's good then I'm okay with it. Does he write as well? Play an instrument? What did you all sing at the last one? So sorry I missed it.":

Ico shrugs, "We all still want to hear him audition properly though." He explains. Shrugging. "Not sure." Saying what they all sang (As the player was too scattered to remember what all sang). "And no worries. Next time." He suggests to her. Unless she pulls away her will kiss her cheek and grin at her.

Park doesn't mind kisses to her cheek; blushing soon following. "You were probably too drunk to listen properly at the karaoke" she giggles. "Cool songs. I'm sure you were all awesome. One day, people will be singing our songs. Won't that be so cool."

Ico chuckles and nods. "It will be awesome." A smile on his lips at the blushing htough. "Hey... Not that drunk." He suggests and strethes some. "I do wonder what song people will sing most."

"One of mine obviously" Park sniffs before immediately apologising for such egotistical behavior. "Sorry. It will be the one that is the biggest hit. And we'll have so many hits. We totally need a webpage and stuff too. Social media. We might not even need a record company, you know? YouTube channel...Lyric is the prettiest, she can be on that."

Ico grins as she apologizes, "Nah, it's fine. Your butt and anal songs are probably going to be hits." He teases her some. Nodding a bit. "Oh, I have some social media set up. We have youtube. I am sure we can do some easy stuff, but would be nice to put up music videos as well."

Ico adds, "And you are pretty as well." He points out.

Park thumps Ico with all the power of a butterfly sneeze. "Don't say that! Though if people like songs about butts, then we should do some. I mean, if we have something to say artistically about butts...and that other thing." Cue even more blushing. "Not as pretty as Lyric though. Or Scott. Or you. I suppose Itzhak is super handsome too."

Ico chuckles and grins at her. Shrugging about Itzhak. "Perhaps." Moving over to her. Touching her cheek. "Stop being so self deprecating." He tells her. "And I am sure we have some to say. Like Queen did or Nicki Minaj, or even Meghan Trainor." He says and shrugs.

"Well, sure, we can sing about butts but no one really sings about that other thing" Park whispers nervously before a little shrug. "Though maybe they should? I dunno, just being silly." A little tremble at the touch. "Stop it. You're just being nice because you want to have sex" she teases playfully.

Ico grins, "Oh, they do. Adam Sandler, medium pace. Or stuck it in the wrong hole." He points out. Chuckling some at her words. "At some point, maybe. But you are nice. You took care of me." He points out and smiles warmly. "Also, are you against sex?" He asks with raised brows.

"Why would I be against sex? That's just silly" Park blushes. "It's fun. And good exercise!" A quick nodding of her head to accentuate that last point - it is vitally important! "You took care of all of us. Even all the people at the Cabaret. I think I could manage some soups."

Ico smiles and nods, "Fair point." He agrees. Studying her some. Smiling and kissing her forehead. "Also, it is the least I can do after having done quite nice things to you." He teases her with a grin.

"Doesn't do nice things because of that" Pakr giggles (and blushes). "Hey, do we have a Halloween gig lined up at all? We really should. There'll be so many parties and stuff. Maybe something at the college? I could play for my fellow students. How old is Itzhak?"

Ico nods some, "Oh, we should." He agrees. "No clue on him." He admits and chuckles. Watching her some. "You're cute when you blush." Pondering somewhere they could play perhaps. "We will need to work out a setlist if so."

Of course that just gets even more blushing from the poor girl. Quick - change the subject. "Our setlist should be made up of the songs we can actually play by then" Park giggles, playing a few notes on her keyboard before moving to return it to the rack. "Should we try and get dinner ready for everyone?"

Ico chuckles and nods, "Of course, yes." Is agreed. Trying to not make her blush muc more, letting the conversation shift for now. "Sure." Offered about dinner. Setting things aside to head towards the main room, waiting for Park to join.

Park skips along with Ico back towards the house. "I promise not to make anymore Korean food. Not Kamchi at least. Korean fried chicken is nice though. Served with cheese. I can try and do that." She leans over to give him a quick peck on the cheek.

Ico grins. "I don't mind kimchi." He assures her. Though his stomach growls as she offers what else she can make. Smiling at the cheekpeck. "So, what do you want me to do?" Since they know what to make.

"I want you to get out the pans and check that we have the following. Chicken. Cheese. Crumbs. Oil...olive or vegetable, not animal. No eating bad" insists the beanpole known as Park. "I'll make some kimchi for us then. Do you think they'll let us take it into work?" It can be a bit smelly.