"Roots" music category
EP description: Lyrical indie folk pop, with some celtic twang from time to time.
http://www.myspace.com/LoguelikeVogue
Description (PROJECT GOALS AND EXPECTED RESULTS):
The funding is requested as support for the completion of recordings for a 3 song demo. With the guidance, support and magic of a gifted producer to help oversee and coordinate enhanced musicality of 4 tunes penned by a lifetime poet and natural singer. Most of the budget would be directed to Bob Wiseman's time to mix and fix it all up, although payments for muscians is also important.
For sure I can demonstrate leadership, and decision-making skills, but I need help in the making of actual music. In general, I hope to record the music as I perform it, perhaps adding my own supplementary vocals, and also adding many instrumental parts. I like a deadline and a limited budget because it helps drive and shape my creativity, and I don't forsee any discomfort with constraints vs. aspirations or dreams.
My proposed producer, Bob Wiseman, will help me make decisions to make a good sounding recording, efficiently and within budget, while taking responsibility for decisions regarding the final mix. I also feel comforted to think he will do any arranging to compose any required music by other musicians while we get to hang out and have fun.
> The Way The World Turns
I want to re-record this with a stronger, more even timing, longer instrumental breaks and other improvements. Does it have enough words? Does it sound done? I will welcome refinements suggested by music teachers, musicians supporting the project as well as the producer's thoughts!
> Awkward Silences
This tune, posted on myspace, also needs to be re-recoded because verse lyrics have been reworked so the story is more clearly told. I also play it on uke now, why not record it that way? It should be re-done with Aimee/2Trishes on harmonies on the chorus and an instrumental bridge before the 2nd chorus. Awkward silences in the song are to be poetically awkward and NOT musically correct.
> Lovecall
The kooky singalong chorus should have a variety of surprising sounds, rhythms and melodies like the bird calls that day. (Think vocal jam. kids & tuesday crowd. Think Evenine choir? could i bring in a field recording?) I think this is a good tune to package up for kids!
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This digital demo project will allow a new focus on the artist/songwriter on ukulele, and hopefully much improved acoustic rhythm guitar.
Budget:
producer $900 (donated $300 net $600)
recording studio & engineeer $600
$300 to pay other musicians + $300 in donated service requests
Production Plan:
day 1 = kim to record 4 songs
rehearsal with the other musicians?
what to do about the love call voices?
next booking = bob/kim
overdubs/other musicians
Interim Goals:
metronome SETTINGS
PRACTICE!
breathing/exercise/fitness
[ ] perform biweekly at Regional Writers Group Meetings/Open Stage e-bar until Dec 6
[ ] take at least one lesson with each of 8 or 9 L&M teachers, Dec/Jan
[ ] perform monthly at Guelph Regional Writers Group Meetings, monthly 2012
[ ] perform at least once at Waterloo Regional Writers Group Meeting at Maxwell's
[ ] pursue January 2012 practices/appearances in Florida, including
> Sat Jan 14, Ocala Farmer's Market, Downtown Square
> at Roxy's (the only open mic in downtown West Palm Beach)
> investigate uke workshop option at the The Music Centre WPB, 2550 Okeechobee Blvd
> Sat Jan 21, Green Market at Wellington Amplitheatre 519-753-2482
[ ] pursue November 2012 appearances in Arizona, including
> screening at Liberty Theatre
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Artist Bio & Statement of Intent
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[ ] promise to deliver one completed song afterwards to FACTOR as condition of funding!
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