Into the Mind of the Artist – Mary Brewer of “Frog in the Reeds”

Welcome back to yet another amazingly informative post about Great Comfort Records newest artist, Mary Brewer of “Frog in the Reeds.”  If you missed our first post on Mary and “digging into her mind,” you might want to go back and freshen up HERE.

I’m sure everyone is as curious as I am about the title of her new album, “Walking Tour of Spiders in the Woods.”

What is that all about Mary Brewer?

Some people love the obscurity of art and prefer to make their own interpretations. That’s all fine and well if you are one of THOSE people but you are going to want to stop reading now.

I am determined to debunk this mystery myself. Personally, I want to know all the nitty gritty details behind that crazy spider up there. Since these posts are opening up our artists more than ever before (and I’m in charge here), let’s see what Mary herself has to say about the spider. So, grab a cup of joe and settle in (or green tea, if you like).

“Hello, Mary Brewer.”

“Why, hello Rachel.”

“I see you are busy recording there in the Sounds Familyre Studio, but I was wondering if you could give us a moment of your time. You see, we have a serious question for you.”

“Oh, sure Rachel. Anything for you. Daniel doesn’t want me to keep him waiting too long though. He just ran up to the house to get some delicious jasmine pearls green tea.”

“I understand.”

“So, what’s this important question you have to ask?”

“Mary, seriously what is the deal with the spiders???!!!???”

“What do you mean? What’s wrong with spiders?” She shifts and a paper crinkles behind her.

“Mary, what is that paper you have in your hand?” I ask grabbing for it.

“Oh, nothing,” she said grabbing it back. “I was just doodling while I was waiting around in the mixing room. I think I might give this to Andrew or Josh. We’ll see which one does a better job.”

“Yeah, good call. Make them work for it.”

“Rachel….uh oh. Daniel’s back with his green tea and he’s giving me a stern look. I think he wants me to get back to work.” Mary starts twisting her doodle drawing.

“Can’t you tell him it’s his sister? Seriously!”

“I’m going to have to tell you about the Spiders later. I’m so sorry Rachel. Bye!”

Andrew, Josh, and Daniel in the Sounds Familyre Studio during the recording of “Walking Tour…”
Oh man! Well folks, you are going to have to hear it from Mary herself! Click on her album right under my name! Don’t keep Daniel waiting!!!

Love,

(P.S. That couch Andrew is sitting on lived in my parents house first. After it was kicked out of our house it ended up in the “mixing room.” It has a board underneath the cushions so you don’t sink down. Also, I think Elin sewed those pillows to spruce it up a bit.)