Monday, February 21, 2011
New hairdo...new photos!
Yup! Decided to cut my bangs. Just fresh from the hairdresser I got my sweet hubby Ted to take some new photos. Hope you like the one above!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
January 27, 2011 - I'm getting song lyrics published!
I got word a few weeks ago that the lyrics to my song 'Beautiful Dream' are going to be published in Mitre, the literary magazine out of Bishop's University
The launch of Mitre will happen in April, 2011...I'm hoping the CD will be ready to go by then so I can do a simultaneous launch.
If you'd like to pre-order a copy of Mitre, please contact me and I'll forward you the editor's address. And of course, if you'd like to pre-order a copy of my new CD 'C major, Ursa minor' let me know that too!
The launch of Mitre will happen in April, 2011...I'm hoping the CD will be ready to go by then so I can do a simultaneous launch.
If you'd like to pre-order a copy of Mitre, please contact me and I'll forward you the editor's address. And of course, if you'd like to pre-order a copy of my new CD 'C major, Ursa minor' let me know that too!
January 27, 2011 - Started vocal tracks!
I'm very excited. Yesterday I spent two-plus hours in the studio with John Cameron and in just a short time managed to do the melody vocal tracks for 8 songs! There are 8 more to go, and I'm writing 2 more songs now. We'll see which ones make it to the final CD.
When we were done, John mixed them down quickly and burned them to a CD so when I left, I could pop it in my car's CD player. All the way home I was working out harmonies for the songs. So much fun! I'm probably going to do some of the harmony tracks myself, but will be inviting friends to add their voices too. I love collaborating with others because it brings in new energy that can add a unique quality to the recording.
I believe I've chosen the first track for the CD. It's called 'Enough' and it's a song I actually wrote in 2007. It's going to be bare-bones...just one voice and guitar.
John is doing an amazing job with the sound. He's letting me use a microphone that dates back to 1974. It lends a wonderful warm quality to my voice. Then he adds a little reverb, but not too much. He's even offered to play bass, so he's going to try working on one song this week and we'll see how it goes. A really multi-talented guy!
Keep watching this space for more news!
When we were done, John mixed them down quickly and burned them to a CD so when I left, I could pop it in my car's CD player. All the way home I was working out harmonies for the songs. So much fun! I'm probably going to do some of the harmony tracks myself, but will be inviting friends to add their voices too. I love collaborating with others because it brings in new energy that can add a unique quality to the recording.
I believe I've chosen the first track for the CD. It's called 'Enough' and it's a song I actually wrote in 2007. It's going to be bare-bones...just one voice and guitar.
John is doing an amazing job with the sound. He's letting me use a microphone that dates back to 1974. It lends a wonderful warm quality to my voice. Then he adds a little reverb, but not too much. He's even offered to play bass, so he's going to try working on one song this week and we'll see how it goes. A really multi-talented guy!
Keep watching this space for more news!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
November, 2010 - In the studio once again
In 2003 I recorded my first collection of songs to a CD format. This album, entitled "Love and Fear" was very nicely received. I created a myspace page and began marketing the CD using www.cdbaby.com, a wonderfully helpful and efficient site that is very fair to artists. Unfortunately my myspace page has been ruined by over-commercialization so I'm no longer using it and will use this blog, which I control, instead.
A few years ago, CD Baby re-formatted my songs on their site so that they could be sold as MP3 files online like iTunes. This was an amazing development for me, since I wouldn't have had a clue how to do this on my own.
Now, in 2010, I've managed to collect enough songs I care for to record again. The working title of this album is 'C major, Ursa minor'.
I'm working with John Cameron in his home studio in Knowlton, Quebec. I love the casual atmosphere, and appreciate the sound-proof room and hard-working heater! If you would like to be informed of progress on the recording, just sign up as a follower of this blog.
Thanks for your support!
Julia
A few years ago, CD Baby re-formatted my songs on their site so that they could be sold as MP3 files online like iTunes. This was an amazing development for me, since I wouldn't have had a clue how to do this on my own.
Now, in 2010, I've managed to collect enough songs I care for to record again. The working title of this album is 'C major, Ursa minor'.
I'm working with John Cameron in his home studio in Knowlton, Quebec. I love the casual atmosphere, and appreciate the sound-proof room and hard-working heater! If you would like to be informed of progress on the recording, just sign up as a follower of this blog.
Thanks for your support!
Julia
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