Tag Archives: recording
Working on the Scott Burnett/Kelly Carpenter Project
Scott and I are currently working on a CD which we’re planning to release sometime in June. One of the songs we have named “Catalonia”, a region in Spain, since it has a somewhat flamenco feel. This started out as … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Monday Musicologist, Music Career
Peace On The Earth
Last year at this time, I was inspired to write a strident song about peace. I had thought about writing a new one this year but got too busy with other things. So, here once again is “Peace on the … Continue reading
CD Release Concert!!
YES! I am most pleased to say that we have a date and venue set for my CD release concert. Hooray!! Get out your calendar: It is Friday, November 18th at Fremont Abbey Arts Center. Doors open at 7:30 PM … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Entertainment, Music Career
I Still Want You to Know About My New CD
The title of this blog post says it all. My latest CD “Passage” is available from a variety of outlets–links below. Here is a video of the first few minutes of my cover of “Whom Have I But You?” by David … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Music Career, Vol. 2 Project
Has anyone seen my lens cap?
Okay, the title is misleading. To be precise, it’s not my lens cap, as it is from my wife, Merrilyn’s camera, a Canon D60. It was I, however, that somehow misplaced it when I took the picture of my new … Continue reading
What’s next?
Wow! I feel like a chapter has ended. I have been working on my new CD for almost a year. And now it’s finished!! I got the delivery a couple of days ago. I’m looking at the boxes. It looks … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Music Career
Okay, Stop Freaking Out
I have to tattle on myself. I just realized that lately I have been freaking out a lot. About whether I’m going to make any money on this full-time music thing. The question of whether this whole thing will be … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Life, Music Career
The Perceived Value of Music
I just read a blog post this morning about a statement made by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) about Spotify’s entrance in the U.S. market. I repeat it here: Instead of being forced to buy full-length CDs at $15.99, fans … Continue reading
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Passage Liner Notes
I have been fast and furious working on the CD package design for my upcoming CD “Passage”. Here are some of the liner notes… It all started with a dream… a dream that practically all studio musicians share… warming up … Continue reading
Filed under Music Career, Vol. 2 Project
A Garage Full of Nouns
I have been reading Rob Bell’s latest book, “Love Wins”. Enjoying it a lot. Many fresh perspectives. One thing that struck me: There’s nothing wrong with possessions: it’s just that they have value only when we use them, engage them, … Continue reading
Filed under Life
