Yep, you read that right, Beware! The Leopard might be a duo in the near future.
I've found that the sounds I'm creating need a rhythmic foundation. I like the idea of doing a duo with a drummer, getting some energy on stage, getting people moving a bit, and allowing for easier transitions between different song parts without relying entirely on looping. I also like the idea of having another creative pair of ears to bounce ideas off and to collaborate with.
That being said, I guess if I do this, I'm going to need to be more flexible in my approach. Until now, Beware! The Leopard has been a one man show, all my decisions, my face, my name, my music. I've worked well in bands before, but relinquishing control on this project will be a bit of a challenge. The only thing that can't change right now are the name, and the merch. Too much invested and too much attachment.
I'm going to meet with a couple of drummers this week and see how it goes, so I'll keep you all in the loop.
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