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In a world increasingly shaped by distraction, conformity, and the pressures of constant comparison, creativity can easily lose its sense of freedom. Too often, art is measured against trends or expectations rather than experienced as a genuine expression of the human spirit. TAKE CONTROL stands as a response to that climate, a reminder that music, like life, thrives when we reclaim agency over our choices and embrace the imperfect, the spontaneous, and the profoundly personal. This album reflects the belief that to live honestly and to create truly, we must step outside rigid frameworks, question inherited structures, and rediscover the raw impulse that first drew us to sound, expression, and play. TAKE CONTROL was recorded between December 2024 and August 2025. This album represents my effort to break away from cultural norms, my own musical habits, and the constant worry about whether people will like what I create. It’s a search for purity in creativity, an attempt to let go of perfectionism, reconnect with the flow state where music happens, and remember what music is truly about. I turned off my brain and just played, embracing my inner curiosity, which I felt I had lost touch with. After my first year at Queen’s University in Kingston, I grew tired of playing only the notes on the page. I wanted to step outside the rigidity of theory and away from the metaphorical life of “playing the right notes.” This album is more than a body of music; it’s a personal statement on creativity, life, and the constructs we build for ourselves. ~ Aidan Siegele Guidelines for Listening: 1. Don’t expect a single genre — this record moves between structure and chaos. 2. Play it loud enough to catch the small details, but not so loud you miss the space between them. 3. Let the textures wash over you — sometimes it’s about mood, not melody. 4. Try listening in one sitting; it’s more of a journey than a playlist. 5. Headphones or good speakers recommended (don’t listen on your phone). 6. Don’t overthink it — half the fun is letting the sound guide you. 7. If it feels strange or disjointed, lean into it. That’s the point. All songs written, produced, and performed by Aidan Siegele. Assistant Producer - MARTIN SIEGELE Performances recorded at THE BASEMENT and THE COTTAGE. Mixed and Mastered at STUDIO 42 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and the SONIC ARTS STUDIO in Harrison Lecaine Hall at Queen's University. Professional Motivator - DANIEL WILLIAMS Special Thanks to my parents, who wouldn't be able to do this without their support. Also, I would like to extend a special thank you to my girlfriend, Danielle Alexander, as well as my friends and family, for their emotional support. A Special thanks to This-Might-Suck. This album wouldn't be the same without the Yamaha DX7 or Korg Monotribe. Inspiration (Non-musical/Artistic) - Miles Davis, Jean Michael Basquiat, Father Bronques, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Ornette Coleman, David Bowie, Keith Haring, Dave Barton, Greg Runions, Archy Marshall, Don Cherry, John Lurie, David Lynch, Willem Dafoe, André 3000, Roy Ayers, Chick Corea, Tom Waits, Fred Frith, Krokofant, Edgard Varése, SlowPitchSound, Krzysztof Penderecki, & Andy Goldsworthy Recorded/Filmed on May 26th, 28th, 29th, & the 30th of 2025 MERCHENDISE Vinyl/CDs: https://elasticstage.com/aidansiegele LINKS Bandcamp: https://aidansiegele.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uwVYO6JYz9246TKaSKmVJ?si=li2cpGVQQKuvgFDk-1crBw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/aidan-siegele/1663367855 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.id3.n/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089772570108 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidansiegele Other Projects L.A.W.S: https://laws1.bandcamp.com/ Siegele Productions: https://www.instagram.com/siegele_productions/ My Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/ai.danphoto/ #Music #Art #Creativity #Diymusic #improvised #musicgenre #jazzinstrumental #experimental #experimentalmusic