Oh so tired... Video Blog 7

Hey kids...

Sorry about the lack of blogging everyone. We're in the final stretch when it comes to this record... it looks like we'll be wrapping up on Monday. It's been an insanely long and hard journey for us and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped us out along the way. I hope you enjoy the latest video blog... it's a bit... on the surface for now, but that will be remedied in the future. As for the events that took place in the past month... we've all been in a bit of a shock phase. It's been pretty... harsh I guess would be a good word to use. I know I seem peachy throughout the video... but I get overly smiley when I talk about uncomfortable things, so despite my cheerful disposition... needless to say... not a fun month. Anyway, lets hope this record turns out as good as we think it will. Thanks and I promise I'll write soon!

The Art of the Stool: A video

So I'm beating my brain, wondering if I should release an exact statement of whats been going on. I don't know if it's prudent yet. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this video. Until later in the week...

Happy New Years!!!

So Happy New Years kids! It's gonna be one to remember... we're still working hard on The Village... and though we've had (and are consistently still having) some setbacks I'm pretty confident that we'll have some tracks up for your listening pleasure by the end of the month. So yes, I'll definitely be writing a lot more later as far as an updating goes aaaaaand yeah... a video blog is on it's way. Lots to hear/see/read/bitch about. Anyway, we love y'all... Happy New Years!

The Beginning is the End is the Beginning: Video Blog 6

So... we've been through quite a lot this week.
I'll let the video blog do most of the explaining... but just to give you a quick recap...
Due to issues in Silver Griffin (a band made up of of myself, John Von and other Crest members) the album was almost halted... 3 weeks before wrap. John and I frantically made sure that our hard drives containing the bulk of the record were intact, as well as our relationships with our fellow friends and band mates. In the end issues to some were degree resolved, but we won't be 100% sure of the future of The Village until tonight. We'll (Silver Griffin) be having a band meeting, and from that we should at least know how difficult the rest of the recording process will be. Still, I assure you... nothing will stop this record from being made, and whether it's in March or May... The Village will be in your hands. Take care and enjoy the video.

I'm sitting amidst a Shakespearian novel...

Today is a sad day. The Family Crest is... well it's still alive and kicking... but we've reached a point with some major setbacks. And on top of it all... I feel as if I've been betrayed by one of my brothers. Indeed... a sad day. I know this message is uber vague, but I promise I'll release the full incident once things are to some degree cleared up. Good luck with all that you do...

Horns anyone?

Well, I just got back from an amazing night of recording horns. They
did a great job, and we can now check that off of our list! Gah...
Anyway, I'm exhausted. Until later...

Craziness... constantly.

Wow... things are caaaarazy. I swear, the hardest part about working on a project like The Family Crest is the fact that you're working with normal people with normal schedules. It makes it difficult to get people set for the same day, same time, as everyone has different schedules. Still, I wouldn't trade this project for the world... I love the fact that my best friends make up my choirs, and our orchestra is made up of up and coming young musicians. It really makes the sound... warm. I know it sounds corny, but I just love how this project brings random people that might not have met under usual circumstances together. Creates new friendships and pushes a real kind of creative energy... a kind of harmony... litterally (ba dum pshhh*). Ahhh... sorry for my hippie rant. Bleh. Anyway, we're set to do the final horns tonight (this includes trumpet, flugelhorn, tuba, trombone and french horn), and we're all pretty stoked. Good group of guys (and one girl) that are all currently students at my (and Lars') 1 year alma mater University of the Pacific. Tomorrow we were supposed to start up with group vocals, but due to scheduling conflicts, it's looking like we may have to try for next week instead. Still, we'll get there. We recently cut half of our Timpani drum tracks and I must say... they sounds pretty damn epic. Really adds some sauce to the mix. Anyway, I'm off to the studio for some hornage. Cheers till.