man alive

shaking it on up, now

here's a bit of a self portrait, a blast from my past as a lumberjack

I wrote a dialogue between myself as a lumberjack and my superego that I hope to one day perform for you all

Until then, you'll have to settle for some more frantic gif animation and yet another video, my update as to the development of this record and its progress, therein

We lost the snazzy AT4047/sv and the Heil dynamic that replaced it has caused nothing but concern among those parties involved; recording with Brian on Thursday proved to be an arduous process first for the difficulty of really capturing 6 and all it can be and then for concerns regarding the fidelity of Dr. Heil

My assumption is that it is better applied indirectly, or, perhaps, from afar rather than in the same cozy positioning that the condenser enjoyed--that 'sweet spot' located above the snare, below the crash/ride and just to the right of the hi hats.

Anyway, we got some new sounds which are now growing on me; hopefully my pleas will find purchase on the rocky shore that is my former roommate's generosity and we will have the Audio Technica back for Wednesday.

Today's video is for 11, recorded that fateful day--hear for yourselves the ominous nature of the crash cymbal just after the opening credits of the film, the 'breakdown' of our ditty.

I think it might work, especially if a repetitive bassline and chords are produced and mixed to match.

Speaking of repetitive bassline and chords, we sure as hell better start recording guitar and fast--fuck

Not sure what else

We're having a gals party with the band on Wednesday night, hoping to fashion show ourselves a working ensemble

let me start that again--

We're having a 'gals' party on Wednesday, hoping to share in good times and craft the fondest of memories, indispensible treasures and tidings for you and yours

why, I'll be snapping pictures the whole night long with the intention of sharing that much more with y'all, on this blog and otherwise, trying to fully prepare ourselves for the graphic design needs of a regularly performing band

Whew that conjecture

double by gum, fun

this is getting ridiculous

I've set this wonderful as this blog's background, been tweeting about fussing with some graphic design over the past couple of days, and here she is:

it's kind of distracting, having them dancing around all willy nilly acting the fool, but I am a tad excited about my new tricks


do the images themselves count as a trick?


oh yeah I'm working on a record--


twitter, youtube channel, blog all sassed up.


started a myspace account which I have not razzle dazzled, yet, and plan on joining reverbnation.com as well.


I can't wait to get a-hold of my people for clever-photoshoot now that I have a handle on the animated .gif/we lost Brian for a few days and I need to start barking up Blake's tree get this "motherfucker" recorded.


I've had two offers to mix the record over the course of the past week, returned the Audio Technica 4047/sv I was borrowing and replaced it with a Heil dynamic mic (thanks, Clinton)


I was hoping to do a real earnest job on a video for 6, just in case that one is our opener (per Brian's suggestion) for our live shows, but I'll wait until we get it tracked, Thursday.  


No video for today, it's been a while, hope you like the .gifs/they are not treachery upon your epilepsy


I suppose I'm in a good mood, already

boldly

by gum we're having fun

I'll start this one with the video, straight away, and we can get right down to business.


I'm changing things up around this here galsmusic.blogspot.mammy; had a couple of valuable chats this past couple days and have learned a couple of valuable lessons:


1. We need to unify the 'feel' of our social networking portals
   --hence the bold fuschia accent upon our clever canary bowtie and our starched white dinner jacket.  Expect more of this as I direct you to the twitter account and the myspace.

2. My introspective personality is completely inappropriate for this blog.  --whereas the music is upbeat and playful, my personal venting and expressions of vulnerability as they pertain to the writing, conceiving, recording, and believing processes present a stark, almost defeating contrast to the again delightful and invigorating music they accompany


Good stuff, all around.


Today's video is a new rendition of 13, fresh with rocking guitar and slamming drums and the swimsuit models promised two posts' ago.  


We are 3 tracks shy of completing the drum tracking for the record and I am liking the slightly wet natural room sound we are getting in contrast to the synths, in particular.


I think with a touch of ambient reverb we can make these synths sound like perfectly organic members of the ensemble, which I think would be a treat for the senses.


Of course, it was hardcore electronica that brought us here; it shouldn't have to take us out, should it?


Great--I'm glad everyone likes the videos

let's just alt-printscreen the blog editor script

I'm putting the final technical touches on today's fun and fancy video, need to make my .jpg for the day

that's great


it's funny the amount of time you spend bouncing and rendering and compressing and adjusting, only to go back to make corrections and repeat the process, again


I like reading articles in the New Yorker about major player artists overseeing the physical production of their ideas in lofts in Brooklyn


Anyway


rocked it to 1, today, a new video for an old favorite of mine.  This is expected to be the album's closer and perhaps the opener for our shows.  The video itself is an exercise in editing tons and tons of shit; I just got an honorary degree from the University of Phoenix in video editing and will note, as such, on my resume


The tune is an exercise in simplicity, wildly repetitive vocal line hopefully assuring listeners what these gals have been up to the entire time they've been enjoying the album/preparing soon-to-be intimates for what is in store the next 35-45 minute set of their lives.


I've made one of my phone calls and consequently a playdate to talk business, next week.  More to come.


I still haven't rapped with Cap'n Straus about his overwhelming school schedule, nor have I written him parts, further.  More to come.


Bri Guy will be joining us tomorrow to finalize 13 and 10--looking forward to finishing that video, hot damn.


I think I might warm down my evening by watching "Part of the Weekend Never Dies."  Looking at my hair in the mirror, I thought to myself, "oh wow you learn a lot in a year with some focus gosh" and that documentary is in part what set me on this path, one short year ago.


Things are good, I don't know what else--

You're looking fine, though

smart leather slacks

Striking such a pose

Today's blog is dedicated to my 31, 43, 96225

We've covered a lot of numbers, so far, and I thought this gold coin to my left and the waterfalls in today's video would resonate with my baby 31, 43, 96225

Waterfalls are nice to the extent that, while water does run from the pool, it is being constantly filled

I also particularly like the idea that my waterfall enjoy a lush vegetation surrounding it, a secluded paradise of life and growth

Sheer abundance

Great.  Our last video did not end up being the swimsuits and the 13 that I suggested; I did not begin blogging today before making my video.

I think today's and the prior video are a little weak.  I've matched my learning curve and want more than just a handful of images thrown together.  These feelings are tempered by the understanding, again, that these videos merely accompany the music and not vice-a versa.

Further, these videos will merely accentuate a spectacle of sight and sound that will be our live 'gals' performances.

I've been thinking about cover art and packaging for cds, and have still not made my three phone calls.  I'm not sure about the apprehension

Carry on, I say, the tracking process is taking its longest and that is a fine new pace for me to learn, to adapt to.  I have a few other items on my slate and can be busy while not necessarily brooding over this one to exhaustion.

I'd like to, though

Brokeback Living Room

I wish I could quit you

Now, I haven't ever seen the film nor have I entertained a forbidden love in this living room, but I thought the pop culture reference would be humorous to the extent that it is a very poor attempt at a laugh; that the laughable effort would be just that


You will have to trust me that I did not consider it so thoroughly before writing the title


I've decided to begin today's entry before making the video.  Often will I dream up a very clever and thoughtful blog, sit down for an hour to make the video, and then completely forget all of my nuggets of wisdom and insight I had hoped to share


Today will we be blessed with no intended wisdom and therefore no lost insight--you're welcome


I have registered my car and purchased toilet paper in heroic fashion already today, and am left with naught but my quiet time, here, in front of the screen


Brian will be joining us to record 13 and 10 on Wednesday and I should prepare 8 and think over 6 and 11 in order to prescribe those parts to the best of our ability.  Check.


Blake's set to graduate with a bloody jazz degree this semester and not without some duress, particularly regarding his schedule.  I owe him a phone call this week, once I've written him a part or two.  Check.


I'd like to get together with Miss Artadi over coffee or something if she drinks it, see what insight she might offer in terms of the business side of this and see how she feels about her demos.  Perhaps providing her with more recent drafts will add clarity to our discussion.  Check.


And, again, I need to make my phone calls with the people who might very well have connections or advice or both, for me.


Cool--I should have taken care of that with my weekend minutes, anyway


I went on the internet archive last night and downloaded a whole mess of new material for what will be a second wave of videos, and I'm not sure where to begin.


I got some excellent video of a Miami swimsuit fashion show--3 different designers--and might celebrate the objectification of women, perhaps to the tune of 13 with its extra-loud guitar part (for Brian's benefit in devising a complementary part)


Maybe not--I'm going to save this as a draft and I'll be back soon.


Thanks

what's the matter?

I should like back in to this swing

I've video-ed the last of our demos and we've recorded drums for near half of the project.

I like the way things are sounding, developing, falling into place.

I am going to bring as much confidence as I can to this endeavour as I may possibly temper with an earnest humility; I've never done this before, but I'm eager to learn how it works.

I've even started working on wee fragments for more demos oh my, perchance to do some recording back in Colorado, over the holidays.

Well


I'd like to dedicate this tune to the tender balance between work and play and the immediate and future goal to integrate the two as much as possible, to let this light of mine shine.


I enjoy lying on a couch and reading a couple articles of a New Yorker; I hope that the amount of time I spend, here, justifies such leisure.


I suppose it is mine to justify any way that I please--sometimes I wonder where all this faith will go, pleased that you are here, on this journey.


What else? 

I still haven't made my harassing phone calls, demanding information from colleagues of mine, and I haven't filled out my statement of facts in order to replace my lost title on my car.

Looks like Blake is a busy boy through the New Year, so we'll push back the live aspect of this collaboration to mid January or February.


Perhaps I will wait until I have finished the recording and production to hustle me some gigs.

Auto Club's closed on Sunday.