Writing Again...

Well...after a few job changes, two new puppies, a dead car and a bucket load of lucid dreaming/meditation/madness attempts it seems that I'm writing again lol. I've got 4 new songs that I'm fiddling with. Hopefully, they should be recorded and out to CLLCT land in a bit here. "Bit" meaning well...when the snow isn't falling and I have access to my car so I can record. Actually, I really wish I could release this particular one that has...DRUMS...oh yes. That's right. drumsies. For all of my, "your stuff sounds good but would be better with drums" friends. But the track needs a better vocal and that will require access to the car/secluded spot/recording studio. So far my neighbors have yet to knife me but I'm not taking any chances.

Best Holiday Wishes to Everyone

-Richard

New EP "Roma" Released

Woohoo! Alrighty, so I just released "Roma" which is a little five song EP. It can be downloaded for free at CLLCT.com

Link:


http://cllct.com/release/roma

Thanks for listening

-Richard

"Just record MORE for me to hear!"

"Just record MORE for me to hear!"

I have to admit that I'm easily discouraged and frequently wondering why in the world I should be doing anything besides sleeping. However, every now and then its good to have someone pick you up. So, this little post is dedicated to Steven whose e-mail is inspiring me to get my rear in gear and generate some more material. Plus...He's now a Father! Congratulations Steven, I'm sure you and Jenna will both be the best of parents.

-Richard

Artistic Drag

Well I’m feeling completely bipolar lately in regards to any artistic endeavor. I’ve only been putting material online for about 3 months and already I wish that I had taken everything back and gone into hiding. As if I was somehow engaged with the local scene or something haha ☺.

I’m not sure what weird exhibitionist spirit took over me in November, but it has easily subsided now at January. I think the problem is there is just too much damn stuff out there. Too much. Everyone and their dog can play an instrument, myself included. I think I’m just adding one more drop to an already oversaturated and diluted bucket.

Oh well, who cares right?

-Richard

Freezing in Car

Whew! Well not much to report I’m afraid. I’ve been sick. Practice is suffering due to the snow and I’ve been busy with home and work related issues. However, I feel some kind of weird obligation to post at least something on here haha.

-Richard

Nine Tiny Feet

Ok, this is completely un-music related. However, I have some kind of bizarre obsession with tiny micro homes. The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company being my favorite. However, I just saw this gentleman’s blog where he is trying to imagine “extreme” living arrangements. It’s called Nine Tiny Feet, (http://www.ninetinyfeet.com). I don’t know if I could live in his bike-tow-able pie house, but I still get a kick out of looking at it lol.

I wonder if there is someway to modify a Tumbleweed home and to put a GK acoustics soundproof booth in there. Hmmm……

-Richard

Pablo Amaringo

Sadness. Well, today I found out that one my favorite artists passed away. Pablo Amaringo was a Peruvian shaman and visual artist whose ayahuasca inspired paintings allowed a window into the world of the ayahuasquero. His work was most prominently featured in the book Ayahuasca Visions. Sad times indeed.

-Richard