Reviving "Starry": An Original Song I Wrote and Recorded

"Starry" is a song I wrote in the 2000s in Tempe, Arizona, when I was renting a band practice room near Arizona State and teaching myself to compose and record in Ableton Live with a cheap MIDI controller.

The Birth of "Starry"

"Starry" was one of the songs that came out of that period. I originally released it, along with a collection of other songs, under the band name Find Me by Midnight. The original version was a dancy electro-pop track. Despite the basic setup, it was an exciting time of experimentation and learning for me.

Lyrics

The lyrics are simple and repeating.

A little starry, a little starry I see.
A little starry, a little starry I see.
And I want you to see a little starry just like me.

The Acoustic Revision

Later on, I made an acoustic version of "Starry," which has a dreamy, indie pop feel. This version is more stripped down and focuses on the melody. You can listen to the acoustic revision on SoundCloud or on this page.

A New Chapter

For about 15 years, "Starry" has been online, but I haven't done much with it. Over that time, my style and skill have evolved significantly. Recently, I've been feeling inspired to revisit and re-record some of my old music, including "Starry," to see how it sounds with my current skills.