Weirdly I got to this riff by playing “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac. I think it might play better on bass guitar, but I like it in this context too, even with the rough playing.
I seem to be really into these consistent quarter-note strum patterns lately - maybe as a result of wanting to fill the sonic space with a single take on a single instrument. And of course, any excuse to throw a major 7 or a minor 2 into a riff.
It’s maple syrup season! My current favorite recipe is the spiced candied cashews from this Ottolenghi recipe: youtu.be/SiaQhK7TH… , but of course substituting maple syrup.
Today I made it with pecans, dried maras biber pepper, garam masala, black lime, and flaky salt. It’s magnificent.
Listening back to this, I think I stole part of a phrase from R.E.M. (and probably others). The overall thing sounds about like I feel this morning - like there’s some ability for ease to exist, but I missed it by going the hard way.