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@ 2009-09-04 – 20:23:00
Sorry for a serious downturn in blogging of late. Life has taken a pause for a couple of weeks, with very little happening, except Manchester Pride, a weekend where I spent three days pissed. I did nowt embarrassing, got in a few slight fights and drank a lot.
Myke's on holiday in Gran Canaria, and I'm home, holding the fort. So it is quiet... too quiet. I'm even talking to myself...
kendersrule
Pro 
menhir
Bearcub...... now we know, we're second best here at BCUK; tut.tut.
Bearcub
not really, just not had much to say, and no energy of late either!
I talk to myself all the time.
Bearcub
Good way of always getting your own way huh?
brokendownangel
Pro Talking to yourself staves off madness you know and you choose the direction the conversation takes, it is better than sitting around eating ice-cream and cake!
Myke will be back soon enough and life will go back to normal - why didn't you go with him? It is good to see you back though x
Bearcub
Why didn't I go on holiday with Myke? We work together and live together - I need some space and so does he, so this was the compromise. Also it means that there is always one of us available to run the company
brokendownangel
Pro I see. I agree everyone needs space otherwise how would relationships breathe. much as i miss hubby when he is away on business I thank God he goes, that and girlie weekends away of course 
ravingmad
Best way to get an acceptable answer is talking to yourself - I'm always doing it! 
Jimi-Kent
Hi Ya
Where can I hear some of your Music?
JK
Bearcub
see this video on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytnw3m03zc0
It's a low quality recording, I've gone digital since I recorded this. However, this song has always resonated most strongly with me, and subsequent attempts to re-record it have always been disappointing!
Jimi-Kent
How long till the killing is over?... How long indeed. Great chorus and great message.
Someone can play a cracking lead guitar. Is that all your work or did you get some mates in?
I heard the Queen one too. It's hard to stay tight when all the instruments are played seperately. But I can think of plenty of excuses when I'm not happy with my recordings.
Have you got many more songs that you wrote yourself? I have 128 at the last count but some were written in my teens and don't stand the test of time.
Bearcub
I play all the instruments and sing all vocals, it was recorded on a four track tape. I've now got a 24 track digital!
Jimi-Kent
I use Cubase software on a windows computer I haven't found the limit yet to how many tracks you can have in one song I think my college tutor said it's 250!!!! but I've never used more than ten yet on one song.
In your blurb it said you play drums? That is beyond me and I have great dificulty writing drum tracks it's the hardest part for me. I just like writing songs and never thought I would have to learn so much to record them.
Don't know if you'd be interested but you can hear some of my stuff here:
http://users4.jabry.com/jimikent/music.html
I'd like to hear what other musicians have to say.
Bearcub
I have a full size synth drumkit. I hate programming drums, I like the live feel that you get by playing them yourself. Otherwise it feels too perfect and no feel to it.
as regards your music, I like it. However you have two completely opposing styles, the digital and the acoustic. I would blend the two more. The comment about your voice made me chuckle, how often I've apologised for my singing as well. You do yourself a disservice though, you have a nice soft voice with a fair range. One thng that you don't have is any vibrato when you sing. This is something I discovered recently, and it really makes the voice sound more alive. Your voice reminded me of Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, in his softer moments. A good tone to have!
Jimi-Kent
Hiya BearCub
Thanks for taking the time to listen and thanks for your comments, I appreciate it. It's always good to get objective opinions 'cos it's easy to get too close to your songs and not see the obvious errors. I joined an evening singing class but unfortunately they didn't give any advice like you have, it was just for sad people really who wanted to warble opera and break the boredom of their mundane existence amongst others but it's not like I'm Mr. Popular with a dazzling whit though just didn't get the right class.
Will you be uploading any more of your work for human consumption soon?
Bearcub
There is a book called the complete vocal workout by roger kain. I found or invaluable in strengthening my voice and expanding my range too. Must admit that I hadn't planned on publishing more stuff at mo, am too busy to make the films!!
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What the fuck has Davina done to her hair?!
She doesn't have the ears for it
how come he went without you? You couldn't find a friend to hold the fort for you?