Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Up and running!



Tracks have finally been laid down!

Last night, we all got together and tied up all the lose ends of our little home studio. It feels good to write music with no prerogative besides producing art. Some day, it may see the light of day, but at this point, I personally don't care.


In other music news, I might be filling in on second guitar for a couple shows with my friend's band "Cameron at Bay". Check out their music, it's sexxxxy:

myspace.com/cameronatbay

Nick Drake Rarities CD!


So I have had an unhealthy obsession with singer/songwriter Nick Drake for the past year or so. They guy's music just connects with me for some reason. Anyway, I am very excited because this news clip was just posted on Pitchfork Media:

For a guy who died over 32 years ago, Nick Drake has been awfully prolific these days. Not content simply to loan his music to TV adverts and serve up 2004's Made to Love Magic from beyond the pale, Drake's ready to haunt emotional young people well into 2007. First up, the deceased has a new LP on the way, tentatively due in late spring or early summer on Island UK. Titled Family Tree, the disc collects some extremely rare Drake material, none of which has been mastered or released officially. While a few of the tunes have crept onto bootlegs, much will grace fans' ears for the very first time. At least, that's what they tell us-- the tracklist is not yet confirmed. Next, SXSW festival attendees will have several opportunities to indulge in their love for all things Drake. The favorably-received 2000 documentary A Skin Too Few: The Days of Nick Drake-- featuring Drake's actress sister Gabrielle Drake, his producer Joe Boyd, his arranger Robert Kirby, and Paul Weller-- will screen at the Convention Center Theater at 11 a.m. on March 17. Once sufficiently depressed, drag your feet on over to ACC Room 15 at noon, where Gabrielle, Joe, and special guest Robyn Hitchcock will discuss Nick's legacy at a panel titled "Nick Drake Remembered". Then get a glimpse of the man himself at the "A Place to Be" photo exhibit, going down at the Habana Annex on March 17 from noon to 6 p.m. This marks the first curated exhibit of Drake's official photographs, most of which were taken by the late British photographer Keith Morris. Several living musical acts will pay tribute to Drake throughout the day. Finally: If you imbibe enough, you just might catch Drake's ghost playing a few tunes in between sets from Girl Talk and the Pipettes at Pitchfork's SXSW day party. P.S. As previously reported, classical pianist/radio host Christopher O'Riley reinterprets Drake favorites as part of "Time Has Told Me: A Nick Drake Tribute", going down at UCLA's Royce Hall theater on February 16. Expect O'Riley's Drake takes to appear on Second Grace: The Music of Nick Drake, out this April via World Village/Harmonia Mundi.


Wednesday, January 17, 2007

over it

I am sick of obsessing over the future. It gets so tiring and pointless. There are so many things I want to accomplish, yet I don’t feel like I have control over any of them.

Anyhoo, I am so excited to write music tonight. I have been neglecting that side of me, and it’s time to have some outlet. Sometimes I don’t think music is ever going to let me go.

I love my hand...



A shout out to amputees worldwide! HOLLA

Thursday, January 11, 2007

A New Begining!

I just want to make a formal post congratulating Jonas and Tiff on being pregnant! Seriously, what an amazing thing it is when two people come together and permanently change history by bringing a new life into the world. It’s pretty incredible if you ask me. I know that your child is going to grow up being loved and adored and will spread the love of God throughout the world.

I think Christian and Taylor need a little sister. WHO”S WITH ME?!

In other news, I got a leak of the new Jesu record. It’s really stinkin’ good upon first listen.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

All I can say if phew! It seems like the past few weeks have been a blur. My family all met up in Montana at my sister’s house for a late Christmas. It was such a relaxing week. It was so nice to just enjoy my family’s company and not adhere to any real prerogative. I had a lot of good time to gather my thoughts and come up with some realistic goals for 2007. I really think this year is going to be a pivotal year for my future. Here are my goals:

-Get in shape (I know this is generic, but I am already on my way!)

-Become financially mature. By this, I don’t mean “get rich”. I mean become more Godly with my lifestyle and my spending. I feel like I waste way too much money. I want to be a generous man, and share more with people who are in need.

-Get set in my future. I really want to dig in and start working for my ultimate career choice. Whether that is ministry, music, missions, etc.

-I want to start truly changing my attitude toward others. Sometimes, I feel so selfish. I want to start truly love and caring for my neighbors. I realize that this can only really happen with the help of God.

That is about it. We’ll see how the year turns out. I am really hoping to better myself and my environment.