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May
29th 2008 Post singer/songwriter laptop rock.That’s how I would describe the new songs I’ve been working on. Pushing hard, at once electronic and organic, beauty and joy pulsing through the veins of young melodies and hooks. frenetic vocals bumping up against the grain of indifference. shooting for excellence. swinging for the fences! it’s almost 2 am. time for bed. May
23rd 2008 Busy being born.
I was up late last night working on new music. My mind has been taken over by couple of new riffs that keep ringing in my ears. Playing over and over. That’s usually a good sign that something wants to come out. I’ve been listening to a cool band I recently discovered. An Indie-Electronic outfit from Los Angeles called Philippians. I found them on myspace and really like their stuff. It’s mostly instrumental and has all sorts of textures and beats that I love. I’ve been doing some production work too. Actually that’s most of what I’ve been doing…helping folks record EP’s and working on a few album tracks for other artists. It’s a good season and I’m thankful to just work and be home with my family. I am out on the road a bit here and there although I haven’t posted the dates. There’s a reason for that– I am still trying to figure out how to perform the new material in a live setting. (maybe that’s bad but it’s just sort of happened) It needs to be more than just my guitar and voice (at least part of the time) and growing it up (reforming) my live animal is just taking time. I’ll get there I think. When it comes time to give it a go (most likely Fall 08) it will really be something worth seeing instead of the typical me and a guitar thing. Can you tell I’m conflicted? There’s a whole long post I could write about here but it wouldn’t do any good at this point. I leave for Atlanta around lunch-time today. I’ll be playing there this weekend at a couple of churches with some dear friends of mine. This morning I’m going to meet up with Derek Webb for coffee which I’m looking forward to. Then I think I may try and visit my best friend Cason after that. Then I’ll skip town until Sunday night. Grace & Peace. May
13th 2008 May
8th 2008 People of the world, Rejoice!
Arrested Development is being made into a full-length motion picture! The whole cast is back and I am excited! I loved the show when it was on the TV. May
8th 2008 Pre-order Ben Shive’s new album.
Ben Shive is a good friend of mine (as well as a fellow Square-Peg) and he is taking pre-orders for his new album, The Ill-Tempered Klavier. Mr. Shive is simply one of the most talented people I know. I’ve worked with him in the studio a few times (Faith & Heartache, Recovery) and his piano work always feels amazing. Ben is one of those guys that you spend some time with and quickly realize that there’s a lot going on underneath the hood. He’s a monster player and a deep thinker which makes him a creative ninja. His new album is sure to please. Support Ben and pre-order today. You won’t regret it! May
1st 2008 Current listening & reading.Current listening: Kanye West - Graduation Current reading: The Reason For God - Timothy Keller ps– I really want to read the new NT Wright book Surprised By Hope. That’s on deck as soon as I get the extra scratch. I’m also hoping to read the new Udo Middelmann book this summer. Going to hear him speak at Border’s in a few weeks. |
