Having been concentrating on university work most of this month I thought, with the Christmas holiday getting closer, I would try and get the Swansea Love Story EP finished and mixed before the break. We agreed to get together for two days on 21st and 22nd to complete the recording process so I could get the tracks mixed for them before the new year.
All pretty much went to plan and we have come out with 5 tracks:
'Ariel', 'Neon X', 'Neon Aftermath', 'Lights' and 'Labyrinth'.
They're really happy with the results, and so am I. Although it felt like it took a long time to complete from the initial recordings back in May 2010, to now; I think that we worked well together to really develop the songs to make them what they are today. I spent a lot of time mixing them, and the break between May and starting recording again in October and then again in December gave us time to listen to the songs and hone their direction. It also gave us all ample time to decide how the sound of the songs on the EP were working together. Now I feel we have come out with a consistent, carefully and intuitively produced piece of work which I am very happy to have worked on.
I'm looking forward to hearing the fully mastered tracks and attending their planned EP Launch in March.
Thursday 30 December 2010
Friday 3 December 2010
Support slot on Beatbullyz tour...
I just got done on the phone to Bozo of Swindon band 'Beatbullyz' and have managed to secure a slot for Jeanie in the Radiator to play at the Manchester night of their 'Mino-tour' which is taking place in late February. His band will be going on tour with JLS in December and they will be performing at the M.E.N arena twice as part of that tour. The hope is that this will considerably raise their profile in Manchester and we can expect a big crowd at the gig we will be playing with them in February.
I also made some enquiries in to getting a photographer to collaborate with for the Jeanie in the Radiator EP Launch I'm planning to organise for my Major Project. I have gotten in touch with Stephen Campbell, who was taking photos at our gig the other week and who is a friend of a friend, via facebook. He has taken photos of lots of Manchester bands over the years including Oasis, and has offered to do a free shoot for us as he likes our sound. I'll be meeting with him soon to suggest he do something with the photos we take at the EP launch to make it a bit of a multimedia experience with the hope of getting more attention from it and drawing a bigger audience.
Another thing that has transpired in the last few weeks is the possibility of getting a band manager on board. We don't know much about her as of yet, but a woman called Sharon who is a friend of our lead singer's mum has offered to talk to us about it. Apparently she has worked in the music promotions business for a long time and has been looking for an opportunity to manage a decent band. I think it's right to hold reservations about managers from what I've heard from other bands about the potential pitfalls; however, we'll hold a meeting and see what she has to offer.
I also made some enquiries in to getting a photographer to collaborate with for the Jeanie in the Radiator EP Launch I'm planning to organise for my Major Project. I have gotten in touch with Stephen Campbell, who was taking photos at our gig the other week and who is a friend of a friend, via facebook. He has taken photos of lots of Manchester bands over the years including Oasis, and has offered to do a free shoot for us as he likes our sound. I'll be meeting with him soon to suggest he do something with the photos we take at the EP launch to make it a bit of a multimedia experience with the hope of getting more attention from it and drawing a bigger audience.
Another thing that has transpired in the last few weeks is the possibility of getting a band manager on board. We don't know much about her as of yet, but a woman called Sharon who is a friend of our lead singer's mum has offered to talk to us about it. Apparently she has worked in the music promotions business for a long time and has been looking for an opportunity to manage a decent band. I think it's right to hold reservations about managers from what I've heard from other bands about the potential pitfalls; however, we'll hold a meeting and see what she has to offer.
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