so i heard back from BE, who has invited me to call him with any questions and for further discussion about setting myself up to record. i was so excited to get his response!
then i was talking to Y about it, and he really took the wind out of my sails. partially it was because setting myself up to record will involve spending some money on a computer program and possibly also other equipment. he was saying i should only buy stuff if i’m really going to do it and if i’m really really sure and if i really have the time right now etc. etc. etc.
yeah, now i feel all crappy about it.
i don’t know when i’ll ever finally record an album.
Feb 03, 12:59PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments
i just e-mailed BE (wow, what great initials), who records music all the time on his own computer, and asked him how he does it and what tools are needed.
Feb 01, 08:01AM PST | 0 comments
i finally updated my website, after about oh, a year. not that there’s any news to tell now. i’ve got no solo gigs scheduled. but still. good to just DO IT and realize that it’s not as big of a pain in the ass as i make it out to be.
Feb 01, 07:44AM PST | 0 comments
challenge myself to do this over winter break. martin luther king day weekend.
Nov 30, 2008, 11:03AM PST | 0 comments
i just played a gig last night… it was a wondrous occasion and great lineup. i was only included in the lineup as a fluke, since one of the acts couldn’t make it and asked me if i could play in her spot. but there was a girl there who signed up on my mailing list and said something to the effect that she really liked my music. she asked me, “do you have stuff i can buy?” and i had to say no. i don’t have an album right now. she gasped with horror and surprise and she said well you should get on that. or you should make one soon, or something. and i think she’s right.
also, my old poetry professor misread my e-mail about the show, which was a cd release party for another band, and thought that i was putting out a new cd. he responded all excitedly about it. then responded again a bit disappointed after he realized he had misread the message.
so yeah… there will actually be people who will want a cd of mine if i make one. i must not forget that. come on, momentum. practice. practice. practice. courage. do it do it do it.
Nov 15, 2008, 12:45PM PST | 0 comments
Hey Folks. Been gone for a while.
You can download my entire album for free.
Go to whispersandmegaphones.com
I’d love to hear your feedback.
Thanks,
Jam
Aug 06, 2008, 01:56PM PDT | 2 cheers | 1 comment
The record is just about done. I’ve got a few overdubs and solos to redo but that’s it.
I’m waiting on the music video which I think is a crucial component to the whole release.
Website is underway.
So hopefully all of this will come together soon!
Jan 25, 2008, 12:16PM PST | 3 cheers | 2 comments
All the vocals are tracked. Yes! I still have a few guitar and keyboard overdubs to do. It feels good to be close to finishing.
Nov 12, 2007, 02:27PM PST | 6 cheers | 1 comment
I’m feeling it. Got 4 more songs to do vocals on. I can totally do that by Sunday. What a sweet relief it will be. Still have to re-track a few guitars and keys but shouldn’t be too hard.
Thanks to those who encouraged me.
Nov 09, 2007, 07:16AM PST | 3 cheers | 1 comment
Ok I have 6 more songs to do. I’ve been banging it out pretty good. All I can say is Logic Pro 8 makes is soooo easy to comp vocals. It completely streamlines the vocal recording process.
6 songs is a lot to do by Sunday but I think I can do it.
Nov 08, 2007, 09:00AM PST | 0 comments