Ten years ago I released an EP called “Human Becoming” of five original songs under the name Sangster. It’s taken me many years to finally have perspective on those songs and why I felt like I needed to get them out. I started writing them in 2010 (some lyrics dating back to 2005). They were mostly about being lost, trapped, like I had missed opportunities, and even about heartache. They were a snapshot in time for me, but I feel like they were ambiguous enough that they resonated with people on many levels. They were very loved by the people who heard them, more so than I ever loved them. And I got tired very quickly of them, because once they were out, I was over them. Playing them night after night was too emotional and not my style. I tend to keep moving, sometimes, often leaving behind traces of my past self without any notice to the observing outside.

All this to say, even though I don’t talk about them much, I *am* proud of the project and those five songs from my early twenties, even if I often am embarrassed by them. There’s a whole inside story behind every song and a whole story as to why they were written. All stories for perhaps another time, or a private message (if the curiosity is too much for you). The EP is only available on bandcamp (you can listen for free or pay for a download). I once had it on iTunes/spotify/etc but didn’t feel like paying Tunecore to keep it up. I’ll leave the link here in honor of its ten year anniversary for you to enjoy if you’d like. And many thanks to everyone who helped bring the songs to life, whether playing on the record/live/or supporting it. I’m glad I did it. And I hope to maybe do it again someday. A follow up, if you will. Oh, and I have written a new song. That’s some news for another day. #sangster #humanbecoming