It all started with an unexpected, extended medical leave from work. For the first time in decades, the static went silent—and in that silence, I finally heard what my soul had been trying to tell me. I started writing songs in October and in a short time I had well over 50 tracks. Narrowing it down to around 30 was a challenge, but when I took a step back, I realized the tracks laid out the story of my life path. This project's narrative cycle traces a journey from there through escape, healing, and ultimately finding peace in an unexpected place—a horse farm in Eastern, NY.

Act I, "The Static and the Shell," captures the suffocation and the breaking point—the moment when the walls finally started to crack.

February 15, 2010 was the day I lost my father. That phone call was the first crack in my shell—the moment I started asking questions I'd been avoiding for decades. Releasing Act I exactly 16 years later isn't coincidence; it's intention.

Dad never got to see me break free from the static. This release, on his day, is my way of saying: I heard you. I'm finally listening.

Yes, the voices and instrumental performances you hear are generated by AI. My role is that of the director and composer. I meticulously craft every lyric and melody, providing precise instructions regarding vocal delivery, tone, and instrumental feel.

This process mirrors the meticulous detail of traditional studio production, but without the logistical challenges of live musicians. For me, the true authenticity lies in the raw, human story I pour into its creation. The sounds may be digital, but the soul is strictly analog.

"The Hunger and the Hollow" is just the beginning. Act I opens the door, but the real journey—through the glen, the unbinding, and into uncharted territory—unfolds across the remaining three acts. There is so much more in my soul ready to come out.

But truth be told, I'm not doing this for the listeners... I'm doing this for me. The listeners can join me for the ride.