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09.07.2009
“Storm Chaser EP” now called “WE CHASE STORMS”

Anyone who knows me won’t be surprised that I am going to make another change to my upcoming album. This time it is to the album name. This whole time I have been using the title “Storm Chaser EP” but I just can’t hang with that anymore. It is far too generic and to top it off there are too many albums from other artists with the same name. So I am ditching that title for good. I am toying with the idea now of calling it “We Chase Storms.” What does everyone think about that?


WE CHASE STORMS

Scheduled to release now in November!

 
04.10.2009
New Album Artwork Finished
Categories: agenda, albums, new releases


storm-chaser-ep_1000px.jpg I just finished the album cover for my next release, entitled “Storm Chaser EP”.  For this cover, I got into matte-painting and created a mood that matches the title track on the album, Storm Chaser. Though the sub-text of the song is about a person, the concept in general suggests something more visual and/or the feeling spawn from interaction with this person creates this type of vibe. For those who are not looking carefully, you might miss the Living Machine logo which I made be part of the ground (bottom-right). I am finishing the album next week if all goes well to submit to iTunes and so on. Get ready. There is a lot more angst on this record.


If anyone has any thoughts on the design of this album cover before I finalize everything, please let me know.  Next on the checklist to design are the covers for A Definite Guess, Dualhead, and the Flickering Pictures single.  Stay Tuned and tune in if you are not staying!



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02.09.2009
Album: DREAMSCREEN

 
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Album:

Dreamscreen

Release Date:

February 8, 2009

Summary:

Dreamscreen is a dark and brooding piece of music. Primarily orchestral in scope but accentuated with sound design and set against a brush kit and bitcrushed kit as the backbone.  The music and lyrics were written in the middle of the night, based on – inspired by – a dream. The dream was a screenplay for the song; in turn, a “dreamscreen.” Fans of artists like David Bowie and those with a more gothic sensibility will appreciate this music.  This is not a mainstream pop release. For those who care, I used a pair of scissors for the majority of the percussive elements. It’s not a good idea to run with scissors but they sure are fun to produce with. An instrumental of the piece has also been included on the album.

Track(s)

1

Dreamscreen
ISRC: USTC80929965

This is the main version of the song.
2

Dreamscreen (Instrumental)
ISRC: USTC80929967

All the vocals have been stripped out of this version.

Album Artwork

Dreamscreen
11.07.2008
Single: WHEN WE LEAVE (INSTRUMENTAL)

When We Leave (Instrumental) Cover Art

Album:

When We Leave (Instrumental)

Release Date:

September 28, 2008

UPC:

859701028352

Summary:

When We Leave has become a fan favorite from the Arm Chair Delusions album.  That said, I made a secondary version of the song available without any vocals.  I love the way the guitars turned out on this – the mix came together and it just made sense to have an instrumental version too, since I think it stands on its own without the vocal hooks.

Track(s)

1
 Hanging Around
ISRC: USTC60879756

 
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10.03.2008
Album: ARM CHAIR DELUSIONS
Categories: albums, music, new releases

Arm Chair Delusions Cover Art

Album:

Arm Chair Delusions

Release Date:

August 30, 2008

Summary:

This debut album thoughtfully crafted by the hands of a talented and extremely prolific artist, Elijah Shepard, is inventive and well produced.  The style of the writing is indulgent yet with just the right element of pop sensibility.  Though the album is short, only 5 songs, it leaves a lasting impression and is clearly not hindered by its track count.  Considering the emotional and commercial feel of this record, expect we’ll be hearing and seeing a lot from this artist for years to come.

Track(s):

1
 Hanging Around
ISRC: USTC60851046 Hanging Around is an introspective, relationship-focused song with a memorable chorus, served up with crystal textures intertwined with pensive thought and layers of vocals.  The chorus lyric says it all: “this could be great or just a great mistake.”
2
 When We Leave
ISRC: USTC60851053 Epic guitars, lots of harmony vocals, and a lyrical groove bind this song together.  The sound is familiar yet distinctly Living Machine.
3
 One Of The Crazies
ISRC: USTC60851054 Like the title says, this song is an introspective trip full of melody and a funky groove, all blended together with a pseudo psycho feel.
4
 She Was The Sun
ISRC: USTC60851055 So sad but so common, this song is thoughtfully elusive.  It is about a relationship where each person realizes the other person is more in love with themselves.
5
 Fade
ISRC: USTC60851056 The sound of “Fade” is glassy, layered, dark, and borderline avant-garde.  A well-produced song, it transitions dramatically between a haunting chorus and melodic instrumental sections, then backed up to an epicoutro that is highly orchestral and compelling.  This is definitely a song that you can listen to several times and still hear new elements every time.