by admin | Feb 28, 2012 | independent music
We have begun. It was begun long ago, but, as far as the Owl, this project has begun. A dear new and wonderful friend of mine, Melissa Main, was double booked in two Melbourne venues last week, and I was delighted to be able to take one of the gigs off her hands while...
by admin | Feb 11, 2012 | independent music
I’m inspired. I have just ridden my bike down to the post office of my sleepy town and posted the first copy of my cd to a friend, fan and fellow musician to start getting some thoughts and ideas gathered for what and how to “do it” to the...
by admin | Feb 6, 2012 | independent music
Mastering: The last step of the recording process. I like mastering. I always call it The Voodoo. It is where you take your passionately recorded, delicately mixed, painstakingly edited and delightful sounding project, and then mastering envelopes it with a cloak of...
by admin | Jan 25, 2012 | independent music
I’ve never really been a person that makes goals. Short term, long term… all prepared for those sweet, friendly conversations you have with meaningful people, who say, ‘where do you see yourself in 5 years?’ Um… in the mirror? Maybe...
by admin | Jan 20, 2012 | independent music
damn it. damn this inability for us not to be able to define the perfect quality of life. I want to know what love means. and no… i probably dont need you to show it…. like some trusty 80’s song, always there when you reach out your bedazzled hand....
by admin | Jan 7, 2012 | independent music
Whilst my amazing engineer completes the final stages of mixing my new album and I have a list the length of my arm to complete…. like finished album artwork layout, spell everyone’s name correctly, organise duplication process, pay for things, and...