Julian Coryell: Buy
Gaijin
Greetings everyone. I hope you're doing great. I wanted to let you know...
I was supposed to go to Japan for a four month tour on March 13th of this year.
I was shocked when the twin natural disasters struck to say the least. In the aftermath, as things started to unfold, it became clear that all of us were going to have to alter our plans. Ironically I had just completed a Japanese rock opera concept record intended for Japan only. When I realized I wasn't able to physically go to Japan, I felt frustrated and very sad. I wanted to be there to help somehow. I wanted to do something, anything, to reach out, connect and lessen the blow in some small way. I took an informal F.B poll asking people for their thoughts. Every response suggested getting the music out there for people to hear. After meditating on it, I decided to do an internet release of the Japanese record. It's called "Gaijin" and 50% of all proceeds will go to Japan disaster relief. This tragedy has been devastating for so many people. I sincerely hope this record brings a little light into the darkness. Please help in any way you can, record or no record. The Japanese people are strong. I have every confidence they'll recover from this and a little help goes a long, long way!
Thank you,
Julian
Profit and Loss
While "Bitter To Sweet" focused on issues of love and self-acceptance, and "Rock Star" dealt with life in L.A and letting go of childish things, "Profit and Loss" revolves around wisdom and the price paid in acquiring it.
From the opening track "I Feel Insane" to the last "Darling Don't Do This", P and L squarely addresses getting on and getting older.
It soberly examines the pros and cons of letting go of what didn't work, and nurturing what does.
The recording process was different than the previous two CDs. A band was assembled specifically for the recording, and first preceded to play live shows around L.A for two years until the sound felt correct. The actual recording approach was inspired by the golden age of record making, the 1970's. In keeping with the spirit of that time, the actual tracking went fast, just a few days in the studio, and all the basic tracks (including lead vocals) were cut live with minimal editing.
A-lot of this record has been finished for quite awhile. I was reluctant to release it because it represents a time in my life that no longer is.
That being said, I'm proud of this record. It documents what I hope will be the last chapter of many relationship struggles.
I've heard it said there are two kinds of artists. The first evaluates what they've created and asks, "Does this work?", while
the second evaluates what they've created and asks, "Is this true?”
Well... I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that for me, "Profit and Loss" is true
and therefore, deserves to be heard. Thank you for listening!
J