Just to keep you guys informed...
I am smack in the middle of recording vocals for the CD, which we've named "Our Synthetic Soul". Some of the parts are coming along very quickly, while others are presenting some challenges. The most important thing with vocals (other than singing in key!) is coming up with strong, rememberable melodies. So, with this in mind, I have been revisiting many of the vocal parts ensuring that we get the best possible takes. It's moving along, though, and all vocals should be finished by 2/14.
I am also working on guitar solos, when I'm not doing the vocals. The good news (for me, anyways) is that there will not be a solo in every song. Some of the new tunes just don't warrant having a guitar break, usually because they already have a melodically and rhythmically strong bridge. But, where required, I am progressing on composing and recording the solos. I should be finished with these in the next couple of days.
Other than that, I am doing some minor ProTools editing when opportunities arise. We are also working on the artwork for the CD, which will likely be derived from photographs and images that best represent the context of the lyrics and music. We have asked a couple of people to come up with some designs, but are prepared to do the work ourselves, if necessary. Like everything else with the CD, we want the artwork to be the best it can be!
So, again, the name of the CD will be "Our Synthetic Soul". The tracklisting, not necessarily in this order, is:
- enlightenment
- wurm
- shut it down
- juice
- a new age
- choke
- age of mystics
- fragment (cell my sole)
- put it off
We have pretty much decided that our primary means of distribution will be through mp3.com. The good news is that all the tunes will be encoded at a high bit rate of 192khz and will be available for free download for everyone. If you are interested in getting an actual CD with artwork and liner notes, you will be able to purchase directly from mp3.com. We will also make the lyrics, liner notes, and artwork available for download from hexology.com, so you can grab all this stuff, download the tunes, and make your own CDs. The key here is that we are not trying to make any money with this CD, but rather trying to get as much exposure as possible.
My plans are to have this thing finished around 2/25, though it may take mp3.com a couple of days to approve everything. But, we're getting close.
Finally, for those of you that have taken the time to visit our forum and post messages, we will be sending you a free copy of the CD. This will not be an mp3.com CD, but our own burns directly from the masters. The artwork may be slightly different, as well. So, if you want one, reply to this message and send me your mailing address in a private message.
That's all for now.
Bob
I am smack in the middle of recording vocals for the CD, which we've named "Our Synthetic Soul". Some of the parts are coming along very quickly, while others are presenting some challenges. The most important thing with vocals (other than singing in key!) is coming up with strong, rememberable melodies. So, with this in mind, I have been revisiting many of the vocal parts ensuring that we get the best possible takes. It's moving along, though, and all vocals should be finished by 2/14.
I am also working on guitar solos, when I'm not doing the vocals. The good news (for me, anyways) is that there will not be a solo in every song. Some of the new tunes just don't warrant having a guitar break, usually because they already have a melodically and rhythmically strong bridge. But, where required, I am progressing on composing and recording the solos. I should be finished with these in the next couple of days.
Other than that, I am doing some minor ProTools editing when opportunities arise. We are also working on the artwork for the CD, which will likely be derived from photographs and images that best represent the context of the lyrics and music. We have asked a couple of people to come up with some designs, but are prepared to do the work ourselves, if necessary. Like everything else with the CD, we want the artwork to be the best it can be!
So, again, the name of the CD will be "Our Synthetic Soul". The tracklisting, not necessarily in this order, is:
- enlightenment
- wurm
- shut it down
- juice
- a new age
- choke
- age of mystics
- fragment (cell my sole)
- put it off
We have pretty much decided that our primary means of distribution will be through mp3.com. The good news is that all the tunes will be encoded at a high bit rate of 192khz and will be available for free download for everyone. If you are interested in getting an actual CD with artwork and liner notes, you will be able to purchase directly from mp3.com. We will also make the lyrics, liner notes, and artwork available for download from hexology.com, so you can grab all this stuff, download the tunes, and make your own CDs. The key here is that we are not trying to make any money with this CD, but rather trying to get as much exposure as possible.
My plans are to have this thing finished around 2/25, though it may take mp3.com a couple of days to approve everything. But, we're getting close.
Finally, for those of you that have taken the time to visit our forum and post messages, we will be sending you a free copy of the CD. This will not be an mp3.com CD, but our own burns directly from the masters. The artwork may be slightly different, as well. So, if you want one, reply to this message and send me your mailing address in a private message.
That's all for now.
Bob
