Keep checking here for news while we work out some kinks with the website news page.
The new record is almost ready to be put to tape - if we can find a studio that still uses analog tape machines. We have a strong preference for the warmer sound of tape over the digital process used in so many studios today. Especially since our last cd was completely lost when the computer crashed and wiped out every note days before mixing! As if we didn't hate recording on computer enough. So we are committed, for now, to do this the analog way. All this means we'll be free to perform more frequently - yay! - and keep up with this website too.
For those in the Atlanta area who were going to come to Eddie's Attic to see us next week, that's been postponed but we will be back for sure.
peace, love, & understanding
TC
Monday, August 11, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
The Oscars own the Grammys...again
It goes like this... at last month's Grammys the music industry trotted out the same "stars" they have been trotting out since 2003. The world press started to notice something many of us have known for awhile. When the music industry stopped developing artists years ago, it was inevitable that it would soon run out of "stars". In a perfectly ironic moment, the best new artist was Amy Winehouse, someone who figured out the industry before she recorded her first track. To be a "star" in this day and age, just skip the actual career part and go straight to rehab. As a matter of fact, make your first single about rehab. And in order to one up Brittney and Madonna in case they try to kiss on stage again and steal your thunder, be so messed up that you can't even get in the country. So what does the industry do? They lap it up like trained dogs and ship an armload of Grammys over the Atlantic, with not one person questioning the authenticity of this so called best new "artist". For an industry in need of rehab, Winehouse is the perfect last gasp.
So, what do the Oscars do? They give the award for song of the year to Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard for their excellent and heartfelt song "Falling Slowly" from the indie musical "Once". They also have them perform the song on the show. And oh yeah, after playing Irglova off the stage, they actually invite her back so she can give her acceptance speech. And what does she say? She says this: "The fact that we're standing here tonight, the fact that we're able to hold this, it's just proof that no matter how far off your dreams are, it's possible". Well, maybe at the Oscars, but I hope Irglova isn't hoping for a Grammy. Because neither they nor their excellent song were nominated, nor were they invited to perform. Because the music industry is still looking for "stars". Even if they have to look to a sensationalistic self proclaimed drunk as they pass by true artists who simply don't and never will have major label pedigree, whatever that means. As Hansard said in his acceptance speech "Make art. Make art." I hope the industry was listening.
So, what do the Oscars do? They give the award for song of the year to Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard for their excellent and heartfelt song "Falling Slowly" from the indie musical "Once". They also have them perform the song on the show. And oh yeah, after playing Irglova off the stage, they actually invite her back so she can give her acceptance speech. And what does she say? She says this: "The fact that we're standing here tonight, the fact that we're able to hold this, it's just proof that no matter how far off your dreams are, it's possible". Well, maybe at the Oscars, but I hope Irglova isn't hoping for a Grammy. Because neither they nor their excellent song were nominated, nor were they invited to perform. Because the music industry is still looking for "stars". Even if they have to look to a sensationalistic self proclaimed drunk as they pass by true artists who simply don't and never will have major label pedigree, whatever that means. As Hansard said in his acceptance speech "Make art. Make art." I hope the industry was listening.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
rambling band
Hey
What's new? We're settling into that mode where it looks like nothings going on but just beneath the surface there's a lot of activity. We're writing, rehearsing, and getting ready to record the next cd. We should know soon where and with whom we'll be recording. In the meantime we'll still be out there playing and trying to remember to post the dates here.
More songs have been licensed for film and tv production. This time it was songs off the first record which you can find used around the internet or by emailing us directly.
What's new globally? Maybe everything if the young people of this country can get OFF the couch and vote. There is a lot at stake this year so we hope everyone gets involved. Otherwise Merle Haggard was right when he said he feels like he lived at the end of what must have been a great country.
Til next time,
peace, love, and understanding
- TC
What's new? We're settling into that mode where it looks like nothings going on but just beneath the surface there's a lot of activity. We're writing, rehearsing, and getting ready to record the next cd. We should know soon where and with whom we'll be recording. In the meantime we'll still be out there playing and trying to remember to post the dates here.
More songs have been licensed for film and tv production. This time it was songs off the first record which you can find used around the internet or by emailing us directly.
What's new globally? Maybe everything if the young people of this country can get OFF the couch and vote. There is a lot at stake this year so we hope everyone gets involved. Otherwise Merle Haggard was right when he said he feels like he lived at the end of what must have been a great country.
Til next time,
peace, love, and understanding
- TC
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