Originally from the album, Gyroscope, completed in 1997, this version is a completely new recording for the in-progress album, The Reluctant Cannonball.
Studio Update – The Richest Man
Well, the mountain hike was a bust. At least as far as the video footage is concerned. There was nothing scenic about that trail. It was an unforgiving ascent for two miles without pause. A serious thigh buster. The dense forest prevented me from capturing anything of the vista. Back at home, I had to spend a chunk of time backing up the studio computer; a day of downtime. I’ll spend the rest of the holiday practicing the guitar and working on the percussion. America is a beautiful place. I am filled with pride today.
Enjoy. Peace. Jason
Misdirection (What Goes Unfound)
Studio Update – The Richest Man
Progress on the percussion continues in fits and spurts. I finally went back and began to flesh out the rhythm guitar part. I’m using Yang at the moment; my Fender Stratocaster from the late 80’s. I’ve already found a few killer vocal harmonies, but haven’t recorded anything yet. I’m spending a little time today working on a “reboot” of a song called Signing Your Scripture from the album Gyroscope. I need to get back into the habit of working on more than one project at a time. I get much more accomplished. I’m going hiking into the mountains today. I’m hoping to get some good footage for this song’s video. Enjoy. Peace. Jason.
It Sounds of the Winter is complete!
The new song and video are now available.
Check it out and spread the word.
I Win
Studio Update – The Richest Man
I’ve been back to work on this project. A week ago the song was only a single lead vocal line, background guitar and synth pad. The percussive section had just started to develop. Now, there are a few drum parts across the first third of the song. There is also this wicked little metal percussive riff that brightens the stage. I am surprised how much I like the song’s character already. It usually takes more development first. I’ll probably continue onward with the percussive instruments until I reach the end.
Be Your Own Myth Cover
Studio Update – It Sounds of the Winter
Tons of progress. I re-recorded the background vocals after all. The audio is now in a Final Review stage. If I can listen to it three times consecutively without anything sounding wrong I’ll consider the song done. I’m expecting to publish to iTunes some time this week. The video is now 98% done. Just some final refinements; mostly timing issues. I’m digging it much more than last week. The final shots have really added to the overall project.
Studio Update – It Sounds of the Winter
Life interrupts: sprained an ankle, redecorated the studio, and more. I’ve continued to move the project forward; if only in small increments. The video is probably 75% done. The audio was nearly complete until I got it in my head that another short background vocal was needed. I’m still debating. I have the long memorial weekend ahead of me. The goal will be to finish up everything.