It’s surprising how many musicians forget the most basic principles of life. We consume Diet Coke, Red Bull and coffee when we should be drinking something more replenishing and frugal…like water.  It’s also become common place for us to unconsciously ask for “French” fries instead of green, leafy uncooked vegetables.

Why is that?

Reasons (or shall I say excuses) may range from the big business monopoly on our minds to the lack of time or money to cook a well balanced, nutritional meal.

The one thing that there is absolutely no explanation for is forgetting to breathe. How many times have you been at home, in the studio or even around friends and subconsciously forgot to breathe? I’m not talking about the short shallow breaths that have kept you alive all of these years.

Instead I challenge you to think of the last time you took a deep breath, from your diaphragm and into your back. You know… the type of breath where you can actually hear the stream of cool fresh air entering and exiting your nose and mouth.

If you can’t remember the last time you’ve focused on your breathing, do it now…and tell me how good you feel.

However busy you get writing, recording, promoting and distributing your latest record don’t forget to breathe people. Nothing fancy, just breathe.

Nas – Breathe
Sia – Breathe Me