Just wanted to share this with you--it's the trailer for a short film called Little Girl Ghost. About to start production, starring Talyan, written by Rox. Music for the trailer provided by yours truly. Click over, take a look!
And keep an eye out for Talyan on Two and a Half Men--she's got more appearances this season. Look for Ava!
Yes, I'm a proud godfather!
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Memories and music
Does anyone else usually associate memories with whatever music was playing at the time?
Like, every time I hear Tool's "Sober", I get reminded of this girl I used to know. Not because of what the song was about but because she was a dancer and that was the song she was dancing to when I met her for the first time. We became close friends for a while after that. Life has separated us but I still miss her. She was one-of-a-kind, in a good way. Needless to say, this dark, moody classic by Tool brings a smile to my face, mystifying my friends who don't know about it. Cortney, if you're out there--drop me a line, okay?
Abba's "Dancing Queen." My best friend in the whole world loves this song and every time I hear it I get reminded very strongly of her--it's like the song is about her. I don't personally care for it, myself --only Abba tune I really dig is "Fernando", to be honest--but I like that song because it is such a powerful reminder to me of her. She lives in another universe these days but we keep in touch, and I usually shoot her an email or something when I hear that song.
Something really unpleasant and embarrassing happened to me
years ago while I was listening to Elton John's "Saturday Night's All Right (for Fighting)." I loved that song until then. Now, every time I hear it I think of cops. It's been many, many years but I still think of cops. It turned out not to be a big deal--a traffic ticket, really--but still, it was not a good thing.
So, what about you? What particularly powerful songs bring back powerful memories--pleasant or unpleasant?
Like, every time I hear Tool's "Sober", I get reminded of this girl I used to know. Not because of what the song was about but because she was a dancer and that was the song she was dancing to when I met her for the first time. We became close friends for a while after that. Life has separated us but I still miss her. She was one-of-a-kind, in a good way. Needless to say, this dark, moody classic by Tool brings a smile to my face, mystifying my friends who don't know about it. Cortney, if you're out there--drop me a line, okay?
Abba's "Dancing Queen." My best friend in the whole world loves this song and every time I hear it I get reminded very strongly of her--it's like the song is about her. I don't personally care for it, myself --only Abba tune I really dig is "Fernando", to be honest--but I like that song because it is such a powerful reminder to me of her. She lives in another universe these days but we keep in touch, and I usually shoot her an email or something when I hear that song.
Something really unpleasant and embarrassing happened to me
years ago while I was listening to Elton John's "Saturday Night's All Right (for Fighting)." I loved that song until then. Now, every time I hear it I think of cops. It's been many, many years but I still think of cops. It turned out not to be a big deal--a traffic ticket, really--but still, it was not a good thing.
So, what about you? What particularly powerful songs bring back powerful memories--pleasant or unpleasant?
Sunday, August 8, 2010
"Inside" now available
I just uploaded my new tune, "Inside." You can visit one of the links above to hear it, or just click here.
I'm quite proud of it. It's pretty bombastic and loud and dark. All things I look for. Anyways, click on over, give it a listen, let me know what you think! Feel free to listen to my other stuff that's there, too.
I'm quite proud of it. It's pretty bombastic and loud and dark. All things I look for. Anyways, click on over, give it a listen, let me know what you think! Feel free to listen to my other stuff that's there, too.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Updates and whatnot
So, this is my final day of vacation.
Of course I also get the weekend, but I guess that doesn't really count. Though I'll be busy working on my projects, nonetheless.
Speaking of projects, this is where I am:
Laid down the rhythm tracks for a new tune, "Inside," (see previous posting for lyrics). I'm very happy with what I have so far. So far it's shaping up to be something special.
Got about half the cast in this spec script I'm working on killed off now. Most of the rest will be shuffling off this mortal coil soon.
Also, at the suggestion of a friend I sent a story to a small press editor who is putting together a horror anthology and wanted some entries--even though my story is too short he let me submit it anyway. He did like it, a lot, apparently, and suggested I expand it to meet his length requirements. I may do that, I don't know yet. Always good to get positive feedback, especially from an editor and a published author. So, that's encouraging.
So, next up on the tune--some synth lines and some guitars. Got to track a guitar solo. Fills and whatnot. Then, last of all, the vocals. I hope to be done with it by next weekend, but we'll see. I may finish sooner. Or later. Depends on what else happens. Going back to work after being off a week will be a challenge--I know I'll have all kinds of catching up to do. It may leave me too worn out to do much when I get home, for a couple days.
As for the weekend, nothing special planned. Gonna continue working on my projects. Giving Atari a bath. Buying some groceries. Watching some TV--I went DVD shopping yesterday and got season one of Warehouse 13, the film Let The Right One In (haven't seen it yet--I plan to screen it tomorrow), and a disk that had four really awful horror movies on it. For inspiration, don't you know.
How about you? Any weekend plans?
Of course I also get the weekend, but I guess that doesn't really count. Though I'll be busy working on my projects, nonetheless.
Speaking of projects, this is where I am:
Laid down the rhythm tracks for a new tune, "Inside," (see previous posting for lyrics). I'm very happy with what I have so far. So far it's shaping up to be something special.
Got about half the cast in this spec script I'm working on killed off now. Most of the rest will be shuffling off this mortal coil soon.
Also, at the suggestion of a friend I sent a story to a small press editor who is putting together a horror anthology and wanted some entries--even though my story is too short he let me submit it anyway. He did like it, a lot, apparently, and suggested I expand it to meet his length requirements. I may do that, I don't know yet. Always good to get positive feedback, especially from an editor and a published author. So, that's encouraging.
So, next up on the tune--some synth lines and some guitars. Got to track a guitar solo. Fills and whatnot. Then, last of all, the vocals. I hope to be done with it by next weekend, but we'll see. I may finish sooner. Or later. Depends on what else happens. Going back to work after being off a week will be a challenge--I know I'll have all kinds of catching up to do. It may leave me too worn out to do much when I get home, for a couple days.
As for the weekend, nothing special planned. Gonna continue working on my projects. Giving Atari a bath. Buying some groceries. Watching some TV--I went DVD shopping yesterday and got season one of Warehouse 13, the film Let The Right One In (haven't seen it yet--I plan to screen it tomorrow), and a disk that had four really awful horror movies on it. For inspiration, don't you know.
How about you? Any weekend plans?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
An open love letter to my addiction
I can't describe it. Really.
A few years ago I recorded a cover of the Beatles' "Let It Be," using a digital eight-track recorder, an electronic drum kit, and my (then) brand new Gibson SG guitar. I just wanted to practice guitar soloing and had an idea for something for that song. I also liked the idea of attempting the vocal.
When I finally finished mixing it and listened to the finished product, I was stunned at how I felt. No, I wouldn't say it's better than the original. But I thought--and still think--that it was pretty good, especially since it was the first time I'd ever done anything like that. No, you won't find it online anywhere because of copyright issues--there's only a couple of people besides me who have ever heard it--but I listen to it now and then.
But I was astonished at the rush I got, listening to it. Burning it to CD, listening to myself through a stereo. Hearing it in my car. Me. That's me, singing that song, playing that guitar, that piano, nailing that guitar solo. Maybe it's not great, but it's me. Silly? Probably. But I don't care.
The feeling was intensifyed when I recorded this little instrumental I made up myself--"Hail, Anubis," using my (then) brand new Ibanez Iceman guitar, which I named Anubis, natch. It came out sounding exactly like it did in my head. There is no way on earth I can describe the feeling I got, listening to that thing.
Since then I've written and recorded a lot more stuff. Some of it I'm really happy with and hope you'll indulge if you haven't. In fact, some of it I'm extremely happy with (check out "Necrotopia", "Beast of Love", "On The Slab" just for starters). I listen to my own stuff all the time and I still get that feeling, every time. It still gets me off when I listen to my solo on "Ready" or "On The Slab" or the dark humor of "Beast of Love" or the power of my Gibson SG on the rhythm track of "Contact." I always relive the sweet sorrow I was feeling when I recorded the solo for "Contagion." It doesn't lessen. I don't need higher dosages as time goes by.
Which makes music a much better drug of choice than . . . well, anything. Don't you agree?
A few years ago I recorded a cover of the Beatles' "Let It Be," using a digital eight-track recorder, an electronic drum kit, and my (then) brand new Gibson SG guitar. I just wanted to practice guitar soloing and had an idea for something for that song. I also liked the idea of attempting the vocal.
When I finally finished mixing it and listened to the finished product, I was stunned at how I felt. No, I wouldn't say it's better than the original. But I thought--and still think--that it was pretty good, especially since it was the first time I'd ever done anything like that. No, you won't find it online anywhere because of copyright issues--there's only a couple of people besides me who have ever heard it--but I listen to it now and then.
But I was astonished at the rush I got, listening to it. Burning it to CD, listening to myself through a stereo. Hearing it in my car. Me. That's me, singing that song, playing that guitar, that piano, nailing that guitar solo. Maybe it's not great, but it's me. Silly? Probably. But I don't care.
The feeling was intensifyed when I recorded this little instrumental I made up myself--"Hail, Anubis," using my (then) brand new Ibanez Iceman guitar, which I named Anubis, natch. It came out sounding exactly like it did in my head. There is no way on earth I can describe the feeling I got, listening to that thing.
Since then I've written and recorded a lot more stuff. Some of it I'm really happy with and hope you'll indulge if you haven't. In fact, some of it I'm extremely happy with (check out "Necrotopia", "Beast of Love", "On The Slab" just for starters). I listen to my own stuff all the time and I still get that feeling, every time. It still gets me off when I listen to my solo on "Ready" or "On The Slab" or the dark humor of "Beast of Love" or the power of my Gibson SG on the rhythm track of "Contact." I always relive the sweet sorrow I was feeling when I recorded the solo for "Contagion." It doesn't lessen. I don't need higher dosages as time goes by.
Which makes music a much better drug of choice than . . . well, anything. Don't you agree?
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sunday Afternoon randomness
Okay, it's 96 degrees right now according to www.weather.com--just got in from walking my Akita and I can believe it. It's ridiculously hot out there. Atari, for his part, finished his business quickly and came back in without protest. He and I are both cool weather dogs.
I finished the basic rhythm tracks for my new tune, "Scathed." It's going to be a little different from my previous tracks. Sort of like "Beast of Love" but not quite as dark. I really enjoyed recording the bass line for this one--I love playing bass, especially my six-string Schecter Stilletto. It's such a bad-ass. And on this tune it's not just a simple droning bass line--it actually gets to sing!
I finished my rerunning of the entire The West Wing TV series the other day, and now just finished watching (again) the final season of Stargate: Atlantis. Trying to decide now what else to put in the DVD player. I'm not really in the mood for anything I have here. May just go to hulu.com and watch old episodes of Bones or something.
I know, I really should be doing something productive. In a little while I'm going to make some sesame chicken for dinner--does that count?
I'm just trying to keep my mind busy so I don't think about the next two weeks. About half (or even more) of the people I work with are going to be on vacation. I wouldn't be surprised if someone else didn't call in sick three or four days, either. So, for those of us who remain, it's going to be busy. Thankfully we get a holiday next Monday.
Hopefully work won't leave me too tired to work on my music this week--I really want to get this one done but there's still a long way to go on it. Gonna be a lot of tracks--more rhythm guitars, leads, a synth line, some fills I'll probably do with the Strat . . . not to mention the vocal. I'll be doing something else a little different for this one, too--I'm going to do one mix without a vocal and one with. Why the hell not?
So, what are you up to this Sunday afternoon?
I finished the basic rhythm tracks for my new tune, "Scathed." It's going to be a little different from my previous tracks. Sort of like "Beast of Love" but not quite as dark. I really enjoyed recording the bass line for this one--I love playing bass, especially my six-string Schecter Stilletto. It's such a bad-ass. And on this tune it's not just a simple droning bass line--it actually gets to sing!
I finished my rerunning of the entire The West Wing TV series the other day, and now just finished watching (again) the final season of Stargate: Atlantis. Trying to decide now what else to put in the DVD player. I'm not really in the mood for anything I have here. May just go to hulu.com and watch old episodes of Bones or something.
I know, I really should be doing something productive. In a little while I'm going to make some sesame chicken for dinner--does that count?
I'm just trying to keep my mind busy so I don't think about the next two weeks. About half (or even more) of the people I work with are going to be on vacation. I wouldn't be surprised if someone else didn't call in sick three or four days, either. So, for those of us who remain, it's going to be busy. Thankfully we get a holiday next Monday.
Hopefully work won't leave me too tired to work on my music this week--I really want to get this one done but there's still a long way to go on it. Gonna be a lot of tracks--more rhythm guitars, leads, a synth line, some fills I'll probably do with the Strat . . . not to mention the vocal. I'll be doing something else a little different for this one, too--I'm going to do one mix without a vocal and one with. Why the hell not?
So, what are you up to this Sunday afternoon?
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