The FIRE! project

Man.  Changes happen quickly in some ways and not so quickly in others.  Above all else is is the FIRE! I have to make new music and the perspective I maintain to retain focus and enthusiasm.  It's not about the money or even the shot at playing decent sized gigs anymore.  Right now we are back to basics.  Small ball.  I'm confident in my playing and the writing and getting everything I want done.  That is important.  It isn't easy but it is THE factor needed to see a musical project through to completion along with a budget and the will to do it.  This project will be the most challenging for me due to all of the changes and what I'm trying to get across as I'm not about to retread anything like I've done.  The wild whips of changes often sling you forward if you are facing the right way and can ride that wave...in spirit.  My attitude is to focus a lot more on each track this time around and there is no rush for release.  Why in the world would I? I've been playing all parts on all instruments thus far and if things keep progressing, I might just leave it that way.  I'm learning so much that there is no way that this experience will be a loss as I will be doing a lot of the mixing and technical stuff myself as well at times.  A decent part of the budget will go toward the 3 or 4 items left needed for me to make my own studio grade recordings at my own pace. I'm fortunate to be able to play real instruments and sing so I don't have to choke the life out of the recording with digital tools too much or add faux beats or whatnot but the interfaces and processes are not too different from home or studio recording I find....at least the way I do it.  Currently, I'm working on my arrangement of the 1812 Overture and I have plenty of homework left, although the track is taking shape nicely.  The thing about doing a track like this, hopefully well, is that the rest of the series of songs on the project better be damn good....and they will be!  I have some interesting works in the um...works.  I can finally put in the order for the digipacks for the 2nd album which is already available in digital format.  Posters and digipacks for Guitar For Money are still available but I'm happy to report that the stock is shrinking!!! Be well everyone and have a great weekend.  Thanks for your supporting me with your ears and nice words.  Back to the beat.

Leibowitz

Artist Links:

www.leibowitz.bandcamp.com
www.reverbnation.com/leibowitzmusic
www.facebook.com/leibowitzmusic
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I Lost and I Don't Care

Been jamming a lot lately and playing all of the instruments I can get my hands on.  It's been a bit of a lull since a lot of what I considered action.  It hardly seems worthwhile to put any kind of release date as there hasn't been sufficient interest in anything I've done to date to have any traction whatsoever.   There's been writing and I consider it good but I'm tempted to hold off on making any release of the music.  I have a studio session booked for June and that might just be the last one I do.  I'll probably record everything else using a home studio on the cheap and keeping it for myself.  I'll play the right gigs when I feel like it.  Thanks to those who listened and supported me and the music.  Continue to go out and support your local musicians if you like what they are doing!

Josh