Song about mental health

[*ToNeS*]

So I thought I'd write and record a song about ~mental health~ and it came out like this. No I don't know why I decided the whole thing had to be in 5/8. It just seemed to me to be a rhythmic state of mind that aped the feeling of perpetually being on the edge?

It's also been interesting to me, a formerly 'flashy' player, to really settle into the happiness of more 'functional' bass playing. I mean, this is just lock-step poopie with the kick-drum and I've never been happier to simply serve. It's actually quite difficult to keep this tight and consistent for four or whatever minutes, which is a lark and a half.



Sometimes I look back on my earlier bass writing and I'm just like: That was completely for yourself. You made the song sound worse. The cringe!

 

[*ToNeS*]

I can totally relate to the creative process and how sometimes the rhythm just feels right, even if it's in an unconventional time signature like 5/8. It's like the music itself captures the essence of what you want to express. And it's really cool that you've embraced a more 'functional' bass-playing style, finding joy in serving the song and locking in with the kick drum. Sometimes, simplicity can bring out the best in a composition.Mental health is such an important topic, and I love how you're using your music as a platform to shed light on it. Also, I found the anxiety hotline. You might find it helpful for your composition.

I'm sorry I missed this awesome reply, friend. Thank you so much for taking the time and it's really heartening to know that The Care Is Out There (even though in my case sometimes it sounds like odd time signatures and Logic synths!).

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Metallica: Fade To Black. Not necessarily the best aspects of mental health, but it's real.