http://backwhenwewerebeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/03/ep-review-julian-shah-taylor-blah-blah.html
You can download your copy of Blah Blah Blahnik for FREE right here (or offer a donation) in advance of its 1st May release date on iTunes. Below I've included a track-by-track guide.
Show Me Your Soul - A great hooky electro/rock number that sounds really fresh and now. The vocals sound wicked against the grooving drums and great sounding guitars, this song sounds like a hit. There's a cool synth journey in the second verse and the backing vocals in the chorus add a real depth to the track.
Force of Habit - The guitar work on this EP really shines through; the overall sound of the music has a far grittier edge than what I've heard from Julian before. This song is packed with great guitar-riff work; his voice is deep and sensual which reminds me of Ville Valo (HIM) against a cool upbeat background.
Butterfly - This is a real pub-rock anthem; chugging electric guitars, poppy drums and a real singalong chorus. The Lo-Fi feel after the first chorus is cool and I like the synth/guitar notes pushing against the straight grooves throughout the second verse. The guitar break after the second chorus is cool but I'd love for it to really push for centre stage with a huge solo on top of the mix; it just sits equal to everything else, show it off and take the song home!
Electricity - A virtuoso piano part sets the scene, differing itself from the dance-rock feel that the track's predecessors showcased. A calmer piano-driven ballad was exactly what the doctor ordered for track four and Julian's vocals sound great on this track. A really nice song.
Blood Destiny - We're sticking with the calmer feel again with this track which is nice; I'm in that mood thanks to the previous track. When the track gets going I love the drums with the acoustic guitar and Julian's deep vocals really top it off nicely. It's not a real stand-out track but is great in its own right; the track builds cleverly and the acoustic guitar work is top class.
Say What You Want (Jason Air remix) - A real grooving dance track to cap off the EP in style; it's a perfect ending. The track is a real foot-tapper featuring great samples and some wicked beats. It's eclectic and odd and this is what makes it perfect; it's a real cooking pot of ideas.
Overall it's a great display of Julian's talents and of his variety in music making. The EP is a real musical journey; taking us from grooving pop rock, chilling out with some more mellow tracks and finishing with a real rave of a tune. I urge you to download the EP now!
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Mention of my Darling Nikki Cover!
http://lilwhy.com/post/346126904/julian-shah-taylor-darling-nikki-prince-cover
42 plays Get
Julian Shah-Taylor- Darling Nikki (Prince Cover)
A prince cover, in the nick of time (indie rock time, that is). These naughty lyrics inspired Tipper Gore to enforce advisory labels on questionable albums (soon her husband will be doing the same thing with SUVs, water bottles, and hairspray)
Darling Nikki better be 21 (0r 18 at the very least!) she surely know how to spice up your life!
42 plays Get
Julian Shah-Taylor- Darling Nikki (Prince Cover)
A prince cover, in the nick of time (indie rock time, that is). These naughty lyrics inspired Tipper Gore to enforce advisory labels on questionable albums (soon her husband will be doing the same thing with SUVs, water bottles, and hairspray)
Darling Nikki better be 21 (0r 18 at the very least!) she surely know how to spice up your life!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Leonard Cohen
I am dismayed to find and hear that Leonard is unwell, and is suffering from a compressed lower back injury.
I was stupid enough to miss his recent performances in Los Angeles and Coachella. I was, however blessed with the experience of rehearsing at SIR, and on visiting the restroom (lavatory to us Brits) standing next to a very elegant gentleman in the process of relieving himself. Thoughtlessly my eye was involuntarily drawn his way. I nearly dropped mine..... Leonard was human, after all.
I had to exchange niceties, as to leave without engaging the living god would have been inconceivable.
I did not have time to divulge that I had been a fan for many many years (prior to my knowledge of Jeff, actually) and had finished a recording of his most heart breaking moment: Joan Of Arc with my friends Sofizel and Victoria Butterfly. Anyhow, I have sent the version to Cover me, who recently posted my covers of Darling Nikki and Cracked by Joaquin Phoenix. Hopefully you can hear it soon!
I was stupid enough to miss his recent performances in Los Angeles and Coachella. I was, however blessed with the experience of rehearsing at SIR, and on visiting the restroom (lavatory to us Brits) standing next to a very elegant gentleman in the process of relieving himself. Thoughtlessly my eye was involuntarily drawn his way. I nearly dropped mine..... Leonard was human, after all.
I had to exchange niceties, as to leave without engaging the living god would have been inconceivable.
I did not have time to divulge that I had been a fan for many many years (prior to my knowledge of Jeff, actually) and had finished a recording of his most heart breaking moment: Joan Of Arc with my friends Sofizel and Victoria Butterfly. Anyhow, I have sent the version to Cover me, who recently posted my covers of Darling Nikki and Cracked by Joaquin Phoenix. Hopefully you can hear it soon!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Undefined - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/fill-your-joys-with-love
It never rains but it pours
I have my pain as you have yours
Float like driftwood in the sea
I been searching for the truth but the truth keeps finding me.
You bring it up and leave it undefined you know how to make me
You torture me so elegant refined, you know how to break me
So the future's here
Or is it just another year
For me to decide
I been searching for the truth but it's hidden in the lies
You bring it up and leave it undefined, you know how to make me
You torture me so elegant refined you know how to break me
After all this time, I still believe in Life, I won't let this die
I think I can pretend that we could be just friends, but this love will not die
You bring it up and leave it undefined, you know how to make me
You torture me so elegant refined, you know how to break me
It never rains but it pours
I have my pain as you have yours
Float like driftwood in the sea
I been searching for the truth but the truth keeps finding me.
You bring it up and leave it undefined you know how to make me
You torture me so elegant refined, you know how to break me
So the future's here
Or is it just another year
For me to decide
I been searching for the truth but it's hidden in the lies
You bring it up and leave it undefined, you know how to make me
You torture me so elegant refined you know how to break me
After all this time, I still believe in Life, I won't let this die
I think I can pretend that we could be just friends, but this love will not die
You bring it up and leave it undefined, you know how to make me
You torture me so elegant refined, you know how to break me
Lullabies - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/un-ange-passe
Oh my little girl, I told the moon to shine for you
Oh my little one, I told the tides to bring my love
Oceans deep
As you drift into sleep
Oh my little girl, I told the stars to keep you warm
Oh my little child, your angels safe inside
Silver streams
As you slip into dreams
And if you wake up, don't be scared
And if you wake up, I'll be there
To sing lullabies for you
Oh my little girl, as my fingers stroke your hair
Oh my little sweet, as my kisses brush your cheek
Safe from harm
As you fall into my arms
And if you wake up, don't be scared
And if you wake up, I'll be there
To sing lullabies for you
Oh my little girl, I told the moon to shine for you
Oh my little one, I told the tides to bring my love
Oceans deep
As you drift into sleep
Oh my little girl, I told the stars to keep you warm
Oh my little child, your angels safe inside
Silver streams
As you slip into dreams
And if you wake up, don't be scared
And if you wake up, I'll be there
To sing lullabies for you
Oh my little girl, as my fingers stroke your hair
Oh my little sweet, as my kisses brush your cheek
Safe from harm
As you fall into my arms
And if you wake up, don't be scared
And if you wake up, I'll be there
To sing lullabies for you
Communication - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/un-ange-passe
I cannot communicate,
I’m just trying to stay awake
Wish someone would take my hand
And pull me out of this sinking sand
I don’t want to know what’s wrong
Why does my body feel so numb
All these words will go to waste
I cannot communicate
Communication
All these pictures in my book,
All these memories that I took
All the reasons that I found
Take my flickr spread around
Communication
And if everything’s alright and if everything’s OK
Then why do I feel so lost along the way?
When the fallout from the night always follows through the day
Then we lose the will to communicate
All the lessons that we learned
From the times that we got burned
Will never ameliorate
Our fragile mental state
I don’t want to know what’s wrong
Why does my body feel so numb
All these words will go to waste,
Because I cannot communicate
Communication
And if everything’s alright and if everything’s OK
Then why do I feel so lost along the way?
When the fallout from the night always follows through the day
Then we lose the will to communicate
I cannot communicate,
I’m just trying to stay awake
Wish someone would take my hand
And pull me out of this sinking sand
I don’t want to know what’s wrong
Why does my body feel so numb
All these words will go to waste
I cannot communicate
Communication
All these pictures in my book,
All these memories that I took
All the reasons that I found
Take my flickr spread around
Communication
And if everything’s alright and if everything’s OK
Then why do I feel so lost along the way?
When the fallout from the night always follows through the day
Then we lose the will to communicate
All the lessons that we learned
From the times that we got burned
Will never ameliorate
Our fragile mental state
I don’t want to know what’s wrong
Why does my body feel so numb
All these words will go to waste,
Because I cannot communicate
Communication
And if everything’s alright and if everything’s OK
Then why do I feel so lost along the way?
When the fallout from the night always follows through the day
Then we lose the will to communicate
Everything Is You - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/un-ange-passe
All the creepy things, and all the beautiful things
Because everything is you
All the dark things and all the wonderful things
Because everything is you
'Cause you are inside.
For F
All the creepy things, and all the beautiful things
Because everything is you
All the dark things and all the wonderful things
Because everything is you
'Cause you are inside.
For F
Christine - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/un-ange-passe
For a lost friend, Christine Shroy-Hull
Why are the fires still burning?
How can this world keep on turning?
Without the love that we’re learning
Oh Christine?
As the kiss of the needle
Delivers you to the real world
Sweet as the hit of a feeling
Oh Christine
For all the battles you won
You strap your feather suit on
Disintegrate in the sun
Light up so the dark age will disappear
Est ce qu’un ange passe partout
Sur les ailes d’une priere elu?
Je te donnerais mon amour
Oh Christine
For all the battles you won
You strap your feather suit on
Disintegrate in the sun
Light up so the dark age will disappear
Even if this life could give all the love you need
I guess you had enough
I wish I could trade some time for the pain in your world
In spite of it all
For a lost friend, Christine Shroy-Hull
Why are the fires still burning?
How can this world keep on turning?
Without the love that we’re learning
Oh Christine?
As the kiss of the needle
Delivers you to the real world
Sweet as the hit of a feeling
Oh Christine
For all the battles you won
You strap your feather suit on
Disintegrate in the sun
Light up so the dark age will disappear
Est ce qu’un ange passe partout
Sur les ailes d’une priere elu?
Je te donnerais mon amour
Oh Christine
For all the battles you won
You strap your feather suit on
Disintegrate in the sun
Light up so the dark age will disappear
Even if this life could give all the love you need
I guess you had enough
I wish I could trade some time for the pain in your world
In spite of it all
Resurrection Road - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/fill-your-joys-with-love
Your name is love, you are the universe to me.
Like a breath of fresh air or a hit of ecstasy
Sliding through my skin
You are the whisper of prayer, where the celebrant kiss the ground.
The winds in your hair, your body soft like a cloud
Bursting just for me.
On Resurrection Road
My disconnection note
I may not be a man, but at least I aint a ghost
I just want to bring you shelter from the cold
Tangled my thoughts as they scatter like grains of sand
Shifting over you
Slip through my fingers as you tumble from my hand
Shiver black to blue
On Resurrection Road
My disconnection note
I may not be a man, but I think I aint a ghost
I just want to bring you shelter from the cold
My lips bring life to every word you say
Everything I do, everything is Love
Everything for you, everything is Love
Your name is love, you are the universe to me.
Like a breath of fresh air or a hit of ecstasy
Sliding through my skin
You are the whisper of prayer, where the celebrant kiss the ground.
The winds in your hair, your body soft like a cloud
Bursting just for me.
On Resurrection Road
My disconnection note
I may not be a man, but at least I aint a ghost
I just want to bring you shelter from the cold
Tangled my thoughts as they scatter like grains of sand
Shifting over you
Slip through my fingers as you tumble from my hand
Shiver black to blue
On Resurrection Road
My disconnection note
I may not be a man, but I think I aint a ghost
I just want to bring you shelter from the cold
My lips bring life to every word you say
Everything I do, everything is Love
Everything for you, everything is Love
(Melody) For You - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/fill-your-joys-with-love
I hide behind these strings from nettles and beestings
This road to my fortress is travelled more or less
Because I broke it down when I wrote it down.
The music's a river I float down forever
Now you are my rudder as you guide my fingers
And I sail you down as I write you down
A melody shimmers like sun on the ripples, it glides
On over the surface and down through the shadows inside
My melody glistens like dew in the morning, it slides
Out through my breathing and into the being for you I fly through time
you're my destination, most precious creation
These moments of pleasure bring me kisses to treasure
As I lay you down and I write you down
A melody shimmers like sun on the ripples, it glides
On over the surface and down through the shadows inside
My melody glistens like dew in the morning, it slides
Out through my breathing and into the being for you I fly through time
For S
I hide behind these strings from nettles and beestings
This road to my fortress is travelled more or less
Because I broke it down when I wrote it down.
The music's a river I float down forever
Now you are my rudder as you guide my fingers
And I sail you down as I write you down
A melody shimmers like sun on the ripples, it glides
On over the surface and down through the shadows inside
My melody glistens like dew in the morning, it slides
Out through my breathing and into the being for you I fly through time
you're my destination, most precious creation
These moments of pleasure bring me kisses to treasure
As I lay you down and I write you down
A melody shimmers like sun on the ripples, it glides
On over the surface and down through the shadows inside
My melody glistens like dew in the morning, it slides
Out through my breathing and into the being for you I fly through time
For S
Evaporate - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/fill-your-joys-with-love
Oh Mother, I was drowning,
Now I'm lighter than the air
These bars can't hold me in
As bubbles
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside.
Oh Mother, let me go
We've been moving much too slow
I want the atmosphere to
Melt right through me
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside.
Watch me rise like steam
Born inside this dream
We circle round
We circle round
All my life I'm circulating
To find a place that we can stay in
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside.
Watch me rise like steam
Born inside this dream
Watch me fall like snow
Whitens morning glow
As I drift like leaves.....
Oh Mother, I was drowning,
Now I'm lighter than the air
These bars can't hold me in
As bubbles
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside.
Oh Mother, let me go
We've been moving much too slow
I want the atmosphere to
Melt right through me
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside.
Watch me rise like steam
Born inside this dream
We circle round
We circle round
All my life I'm circulating
To find a place that we can stay in
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside
We evaporate, intensify the outside
On the inside.
Watch me rise like steam
Born inside this dream
Watch me fall like snow
Whitens morning glow
As I drift like leaves.....
Beautiful World - lyrics
http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/fill-your-joys-with-love
Where's the relief in not coming down
When I step off the roof and float to the ground
Seeing flickers in my fire once again
And it feels just like I'm trying to forget
I spend all my days wishing life away
You can be so tired you never want to wake
And these visions that I have just blur in the end
Because I fell into my self again
And you want to live it and you can't forgive it
It's a beautiful world
And you'll never leave it and you don't believe it
It's a beautiful world
Where's the belief in your history
And where's the relief from your misery
Failing flickers in my fire once again
Because I fell into myself again
And you want to live it and you can't forgive it
It's a beautiful world
And you'll never leave it and you don't believe it
It's a beautiful world
We all feel the same so don't give your life away
We all feel the pain so don't give your life away
And you want to live it and you can't forgive it
It's a beautiful world
And you'll never leave it and you don't believe it
It's a beautiful world
Where's the relief in not coming down
When I step off the roof and float to the ground
Seeing flickers in my fire once again
And it feels just like I'm trying to forget
I spend all my days wishing life away
You can be so tired you never want to wake
And these visions that I have just blur in the end
Because I fell into my self again
And you want to live it and you can't forgive it
It's a beautiful world
And you'll never leave it and you don't believe it
It's a beautiful world
Where's the belief in your history
And where's the relief from your misery
Failing flickers in my fire once again
Because I fell into myself again
And you want to live it and you can't forgive it
It's a beautiful world
And you'll never leave it and you don't believe it
It's a beautiful world
We all feel the same so don't give your life away
We all feel the pain so don't give your life away
And you want to live it and you can't forgive it
It's a beautiful world
And you'll never leave it and you don't believe it
It's a beautiful world
E! Interview featuring me...
Inside Joaquin Phoenix's "Brilliant" Long-Lost Album
Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 3:50 PM PST by Natalie Finn and Lindsay Miller
Joaquin Phoenix Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Long before it was all about the beard, it was all about the music.
More than a year before Joaquin Phoenix set a new standard for lethargy on Letterman and said he was abandoning the movie biz to pursue a career in hip-hop, the Oscar-nominated actor wrote and recorded what sounds like a masterpiece.
"He's a Beatles, Oasis, Bowie-style songwriter. I hold it in that high esteem," L.A. musician Julian Shah-Taylor, who collaborated on the album with Phoenix, exclusively tells E! News.
Well, if that description is accurate, so would we...if we ever get to hear what he's talking about!
"He's accomplished just about everything anyone could accomplish as an artist," Shah-Taylor continued, hypothesizing why Phoenix's musical artistry may remain long lost.
"So coming out with a brilliant album of great music would not surprise anybody, and I think that's maybe why he didn't release it...And I think it's better to have some secrets, and I think Joaquin's secret is his prodigious music talent."
Shah-Taylor says that he met the Walk the Line star through Spacehog member Anthony Langdon (Liv Tyler's almost-ex-brother-in-law) and producer Alan McGee.
Over the course of a couple of months in 2007, they recorded eight tracks, most of them at Phoenix's in-house recording studio at his L.A. home, Shah-Taylor says.
Never mind what was to come, the musician tells us that Phoenix wasn't withdrawn at all, but was instead "bubbly" and "effervescent."
And not only was he a crackerjack singer-songwriter, he apparently also produced the hell out of the album.
"He was one of the most demonstrative producers I've ever worked with," Shah-Tayler says. "He would absolutely take you through the mental process of getting through it. Brilliant. He got exactly what he wanted and he got some of the best work out of me, as a pianist, that I have ever performed."
As for Phoenix's hip-hop aspirations, Shah-Taylor believes "he's quite capable of whatever he turns his hand to...Whatever it is, it will be genius, because I think he's close to genius."
We shall see. A rep for Phoenix's pal Casey Affleck told E! News last week that the documentary he was shooting about his friend's foray into hip-hop is now in postproduction.
Listen to Shah-Taylor's cover of "Cracked," penned and originally recorded by Phoenix and Langdon with Shah-Taylor on piano, right here.
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b163337_inside_joaquin_phoenixs_brilliant.html
Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 3:50 PM PST by Natalie Finn and Lindsay Miller
Joaquin Phoenix Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Long before it was all about the beard, it was all about the music.
More than a year before Joaquin Phoenix set a new standard for lethargy on Letterman and said he was abandoning the movie biz to pursue a career in hip-hop, the Oscar-nominated actor wrote and recorded what sounds like a masterpiece.
"He's a Beatles, Oasis, Bowie-style songwriter. I hold it in that high esteem," L.A. musician Julian Shah-Taylor, who collaborated on the album with Phoenix, exclusively tells E! News.
Well, if that description is accurate, so would we...if we ever get to hear what he's talking about!
"He's accomplished just about everything anyone could accomplish as an artist," Shah-Taylor continued, hypothesizing why Phoenix's musical artistry may remain long lost.
"So coming out with a brilliant album of great music would not surprise anybody, and I think that's maybe why he didn't release it...And I think it's better to have some secrets, and I think Joaquin's secret is his prodigious music talent."
Shah-Taylor says that he met the Walk the Line star through Spacehog member Anthony Langdon (Liv Tyler's almost-ex-brother-in-law) and producer Alan McGee.
Over the course of a couple of months in 2007, they recorded eight tracks, most of them at Phoenix's in-house recording studio at his L.A. home, Shah-Taylor says.
Never mind what was to come, the musician tells us that Phoenix wasn't withdrawn at all, but was instead "bubbly" and "effervescent."
And not only was he a crackerjack singer-songwriter, he apparently also produced the hell out of the album.
"He was one of the most demonstrative producers I've ever worked with," Shah-Tayler says. "He would absolutely take you through the mental process of getting through it. Brilliant. He got exactly what he wanted and he got some of the best work out of me, as a pianist, that I have ever performed."
As for Phoenix's hip-hop aspirations, Shah-Taylor believes "he's quite capable of whatever he turns his hand to...Whatever it is, it will be genius, because I think he's close to genius."
We shall see. A rep for Phoenix's pal Casey Affleck told E! News last week that the documentary he was shooting about his friend's foray into hip-hop is now in postproduction.
Listen to Shah-Taylor's cover of "Cracked," penned and originally recorded by Phoenix and Langdon with Shah-Taylor on piano, right here.
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b163337_inside_joaquin_phoenixs_brilliant.html
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Working on confusion.
I am so confused right now. I am supposed to be writing this amazing, witty tribute/comment on Imelda Marcos' shoes for my good friend Anthony Green, who deserves my help, and has promised that I will come with him to Manila to meet the lady herself. I am also supposed to be meeting with Scott to get started on finishing the Adamandevil record (whatever format that might take)
I am also working on an ongoing record with Cameron (Native Fauna) and her erstwhile boyfriend, Nick (who now plays with the ex members of Panic! at the Disco) for a dayjob.
My grandmother is now once again in hospital to be observed for bleeding.
I also have agreed to do the sound on my friend Andy's film. This is for money, and a film throughout which my music is peppered....
All I can seem to do is watch episodes of "Tom Goes To The Mayor" and "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" - Hmmmm. Got to get into the swing of 2010.
Watched Lolita for the first time ever, and remembered why Peter Sellers is right up there with Peter Cook....
Also, I have decided to drink much less, ie one drink maximum a day. That will save money, health and happiness in theory.
The blog responses to the EP "Un Ange Passe" http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/un-ange-passe
have been fantastic and I am very very happy with the encouraging reports that it has been receiving. It is now also available on iTunes etc. I thank everyone who has supported this, and those of my friends who have downloaded the EP for free/money. Also to Michelle, from the San Gabriel Valley Press who gave me my first proper print article/interview.
Anyhow. I am listening mostly to the Cocteau Twins.
I am going to try and keep this blog growing from now on. Film thoughts, book thoughts, life and music commentary, I guess. New Year sweeps clean.... Love. x x
I am also working on an ongoing record with Cameron (Native Fauna) and her erstwhile boyfriend, Nick (who now plays with the ex members of Panic! at the Disco) for a dayjob.
My grandmother is now once again in hospital to be observed for bleeding.
I also have agreed to do the sound on my friend Andy's film. This is for money, and a film throughout which my music is peppered....
All I can seem to do is watch episodes of "Tom Goes To The Mayor" and "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" - Hmmmm. Got to get into the swing of 2010.
Watched Lolita for the first time ever, and remembered why Peter Sellers is right up there with Peter Cook....
Also, I have decided to drink much less, ie one drink maximum a day. That will save money, health and happiness in theory.
The blog responses to the EP "Un Ange Passe" http://julianshah-tayler.bandcamp.com/album/un-ange-passe
have been fantastic and I am very very happy with the encouraging reports that it has been receiving. It is now also available on iTunes etc. I thank everyone who has supported this, and those of my friends who have downloaded the EP for free/money. Also to Michelle, from the San Gabriel Valley Press who gave me my first proper print article/interview.
Anyhow. I am listening mostly to the Cocteau Twins.
I am going to try and keep this blog growing from now on. Film thoughts, book thoughts, life and music commentary, I guess. New Year sweeps clean.... Love. x x
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Shooting Stars and Coito Ergo Sum
I am currently sitting in The Studio D at Wow and Flutter, listening to Shooting Stars (adamandevil) a million times over, as Robert Harder, my good friend over from London mixes the sh*t out of it. It is sounding amazing, and my two favourite Angelenos, Katie Sippel, and Scott Fairbrother are chilling outside in the lounge area.
This place is an amazing spot, used mainly for Post Production movie soundtrack stuff.
Ironically, we have just licensed Shooting Stars for a film that Katie is involved with helping soundtrack. Hence the attention to detail..... The movie is called "Losing You"
Ruth Owen from drinkme is coming to town tomorrow, and she will be pleased to hear for the first time that the movie is also going to feature a song called "Manifesto" that we wrote and recorded together back in the day. Also tomorrow, I have the first rehearsals for the new band (playing the first show at the Key Club on thursday)
Also featuring in the movie from Impossible Things records is "Pay No Mind" by Piel and a couple of instrumentals by my old Xerox project: "Snow" and Hypnotised"
Adamandevil have had "Weeds" used in a movie with Val Kilmer in, called 2:22 or 2:45 or something like that. Appropriately, it is placed in a strip bar scene.
Denise and I designed the press release for Impossible Things' release of my debut album the other day, and I am very very pleased with the way it turned out. Designed for old circus playbills, it looks totally how I envisioned it....
Ulrich has also finished the mastering for the album: "Coito Ergo Sum"- planned for release in early April. I have not heard it yet, as I am keeping my ears for A&E right at this minute, but I will be very excited to hear it when I get home.
I am attempting to revolutionise the presentation of the songs in the live format by incorporating Ableton as part of the backing. Should be interesting......
Anyhow, back to work, as my brain needs to concentrate on things more apposite and at hand. x x x julian x x x
This place is an amazing spot, used mainly for Post Production movie soundtrack stuff.
Ironically, we have just licensed Shooting Stars for a film that Katie is involved with helping soundtrack. Hence the attention to detail..... The movie is called "Losing You"
Ruth Owen from drinkme is coming to town tomorrow, and she will be pleased to hear for the first time that the movie is also going to feature a song called "Manifesto" that we wrote and recorded together back in the day. Also tomorrow, I have the first rehearsals for the new band (playing the first show at the Key Club on thursday)
Also featuring in the movie from Impossible Things records is "Pay No Mind" by Piel and a couple of instrumentals by my old Xerox project: "Snow" and Hypnotised"
Adamandevil have had "Weeds" used in a movie with Val Kilmer in, called 2:22 or 2:45 or something like that. Appropriately, it is placed in a strip bar scene.
Denise and I designed the press release for Impossible Things' release of my debut album the other day, and I am very very pleased with the way it turned out. Designed for old circus playbills, it looks totally how I envisioned it....
Ulrich has also finished the mastering for the album: "Coito Ergo Sum"- planned for release in early April. I have not heard it yet, as I am keeping my ears for A&E right at this minute, but I will be very excited to hear it when I get home.
I am attempting to revolutionise the presentation of the songs in the live format by incorporating Ableton as part of the backing. Should be interesting......
Anyhow, back to work, as my brain needs to concentrate on things more apposite and at hand. x x x julian x x x
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