Thursday, March 29, 2012

Apples & Creations (A Wondrous Tune)

I have been writing more music as of late, but I don't mind. I usually spend my time writing songs in one quick night, but I'm never going to say that they are that great ('Cause they really aren't). I tend to switch up the instruments that I use, going from classical to acoustic, then to electric. In a sense, it's sorta like a cycle. Sometimes I throw a banjo in a song just because I feel like I need to take advantage of stuff I bought. I'm not exactly rich or have the greatest of equipment, but music doesn't necessarily happen in one night, does it? I don't plan on getting the best of the best for equipment, but I do plan on getting a more organized and settled recording situation. I would love to work with other people, but it seems that I'm by myself when it comes to music. Around here, everyone despises my tastes, and I can't really find other musicians to work with. Besides that, things seem okay. My recent song, "Apple (Sequel)" is a continuation of an older song I did that I put up on my Soundcloud. It's basically a true story about how I perceived someone's identity or "core personality" as an actual apple. It takes time to chew and eat through everything else, but after you reach the center...there's nothing left; there's no more mystery and reason to be with that person. The same goes with myself, as I felt that the woman I loved just got tired of me after a while. The thrill loses itself, and you just want to bite into a new apple. Anyways, that's the backstory on those two songs.

-Xochimilco

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Enter, Sunday (New Music)

Well, I felt like setting things into motion with this then. I have plans to make some new music in the upcoming days, and I sorta would like to have Pt. 2 of my recent song, "This Faithful Night" be completed before April pops up. The first part basically revolved around simple things I saw on a walk I took during the night. I walked through our little town here, and I saw things that sorta made my mind click into gear. I meant for the song to be light and simple, with the following parts changing and breathing new emotion from this "story". 

I had some music with me along this trip, and I abused songs from Wild Nothing, Youth Lagoon, Thanksgiving, and Tara Jane O' Neil. This combination just seemed to jump start me into a song. Things can just really get you goin' when you spend a long dark night by yourself. All in all, expect some new music coming from Digital Dog Party.

-Xochimilco

A New Beginning (Start Over)

As you may be aware, this is the music blog of the moniker, Digital Dog Party. Digital Dog Party is essentially a music form that one person takes up and creates personal sounds through it. There has always been one sole contributor or member, which is me of course. My name is Enrique Daniel Ruiz, but I prefer to go by Xochimilco when it comes to my music. My sounds and songs rely heavily on personal experiences or beliefs through objects or situations. In this case, it is mainly the troubles with love and relationships. This blog is used for an easy output of my music and explanation on certain things or even simple updates. I may use this to display photos I've taken, or maybe drawings that I've done. I might also help others with things they wish to show in public or express. I also plan to comment on recent or old music or bands that I come across, as well their music. Here is a link to my music, if you wish to listen. Please enjoy yourselves, and keep an eye out for more!

-Xochimilco