Album Focus: Simon Gardner

Album title: And So It Goes...

Where did the title of your new album come from? The journey for this record has been long and challenging. I felt like I was just part of a much bigger musical picture so I had to give in and go with the flow!

How many releases do you have now? This is my fifth solo release. My first was Big Sky in 1994.

How long did it take to write/record? It's hard to say exactly, but approximately three years. I recorded the guitars, bass and keys at my studio and the drums were by David Atkins and Glenn Collie at Hydrofunk HQ, Mullumbimby.

Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? Always searching and chasing sounds to make music is inspired by many things. Life experiences, dreams and being out in the elements. It's cathartic and I wanted to make a cinematic instrumental musical getaway.

What's your favourite song on it? Hard to say. I love them all! If pressed, it would be Looking For The Sun and And So It Goes...

Will you do anything differently next time? Yes! I would block out a few months where I could totally lose myself in the process of recording and creating. But, then again, necessity is the mother of invention!

When and where is your launch/next gig? Dual CD launch with my friend and monster acoustic guitarist, Tom Combes. 12 Nov, The Triffid. The Toby Wren Trio will open the show. An awesome night of guitar!

Website link for more info? simongardnerguitarist.com.au