The Story Behind the Album:
I have been writing for years. I learned that writing was the best way for me to process emotion, and as soon as I realized that writing made me feel better I knew I couldn't stop. KORudos was written over a series of years and pieced itself together one night when I decided I had a story that I wanted to share with the world.
I prayed over my story and asked for guidance on how to tell all the words that needed to be spoken. One very hot fall day I met Red August for the first time, and it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship and creative journey. Not long after our first meeting we sat across from one another over what was probably coffee for me and tea for him. We talked about creativity, story telling and my desire to tell a story that had been within me.
My prayers were being answered and everything began falling into place; from recording vocals with Vince Patton and trusting Zero the Composer to surround my traumatic life events with beautiful sounds that made it all sound a little less painful. I was blessed enough to keep this project on home base: Indiana.
In the midst of working on this project I began fasting because I was looking for answers and clarity in all areas of my life. I wanted a better understanding of myself as well as how to be strong enough to push this story outward.
Through a dream during this fasting I received the name of the album: I was walking around a town that I had never seen before, but it felt familiar. I spoke with a little grey bird that only caught my attention because it had a bright streak of yellow on it's chest. Now, in this dream everything felt like a reality, but the bird was cartoonish and had so much personality. It told me that the town was mine and it's people needed to understand that living isn't just about surviving, but it's about thriving. The town's name was Corydon and the bird was what I later learned to be a lark. So, I woke up and did some writing and research...
Corydon, IN is the original capital of Indiana (history lesson: it was only the capital for three years 1813-1816). Corydon comes from the Greek word KORudos which means "lark." Larks represent releasing emotion-typically happiness or joy-into the atmosphere. Another definite is "a spirited adventure or quest" which is everything that this project is for me. Also, the root of my name is KOR(ie) which means "God's Peace." So, you could say I went through a crazy prophetic season walking into this album and it's way bigger than anything I could have ever thought up on my own.
Divine creation maybe?
Regardless what you believe, we've all been through some shit and if you're reading this then you've lived to tell about it. We survive moments daily that we think should break us, but what comes after the survival? At some point it's time for us to release what has broken us and step into the next season; the thriving.
So, thank you for purchasing this project and supporting the call upon my life. I would love to know your thoughts on the project or even a moment where you related. It's comforting to know we aren't alone in this life. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
-KP
I prayed over my story and asked for guidance on how to tell all the words that needed to be spoken. One very hot fall day I met Red August for the first time, and it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship and creative journey. Not long after our first meeting we sat across from one another over what was probably coffee for me and tea for him. We talked about creativity, story telling and my desire to tell a story that had been within me.
My prayers were being answered and everything began falling into place; from recording vocals with Vince Patton and trusting Zero the Composer to surround my traumatic life events with beautiful sounds that made it all sound a little less painful. I was blessed enough to keep this project on home base: Indiana.
In the midst of working on this project I began fasting because I was looking for answers and clarity in all areas of my life. I wanted a better understanding of myself as well as how to be strong enough to push this story outward.
Through a dream during this fasting I received the name of the album: I was walking around a town that I had never seen before, but it felt familiar. I spoke with a little grey bird that only caught my attention because it had a bright streak of yellow on it's chest. Now, in this dream everything felt like a reality, but the bird was cartoonish and had so much personality. It told me that the town was mine and it's people needed to understand that living isn't just about surviving, but it's about thriving. The town's name was Corydon and the bird was what I later learned to be a lark. So, I woke up and did some writing and research...
Corydon, IN is the original capital of Indiana (history lesson: it was only the capital for three years 1813-1816). Corydon comes from the Greek word KORudos which means "lark." Larks represent releasing emotion-typically happiness or joy-into the atmosphere. Another definite is "a spirited adventure or quest" which is everything that this project is for me. Also, the root of my name is KOR(ie) which means "God's Peace." So, you could say I went through a crazy prophetic season walking into this album and it's way bigger than anything I could have ever thought up on my own.
Divine creation maybe?
Regardless what you believe, we've all been through some shit and if you're reading this then you've lived to tell about it. We survive moments daily that we think should break us, but what comes after the survival? At some point it's time for us to release what has broken us and step into the next season; the thriving.
So, thank you for purchasing this project and supporting the call upon my life. I would love to know your thoughts on the project or even a moment where you related. It's comforting to know we aren't alone in this life. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
-KP