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Just a quick update on the album progress.
Things are going well. We have a total of about 32 songs for the cd. About 50% original material ( jigs/reels, and modern infusions ie- 'Morrigan') We are going to narrow the list down to about half that for the album. Which is difficult because there isn't a song we don't like.
The 3 songs that were picked by Highlander/Celticradio.net members will be noted. And when the cd is completely finished CR.N will be the first to receive it. We are looking at the end of december hopefully. I know that is a month later than planned but, ya know how things go.... Thanks for all of the support and emails!!!!
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"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." Oscar Wilde
Some men are drawn to oceans, they cannot breathe unless the air is scented with a salty mist. Others are drawn to land that is flat, and the air is sullen and is leaden as August. My people were drawn to mountains- Earl Hamner Jr.
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Thanks for the Hoorahs about the new Cd. Just some more updates.
We went over several pieces of live footage this week, from various festivals and club/pub shows. This is for a 3-4 song DVD that will accompany the new Cd. The songs and footage have been chosen. Now it is up to the our video guy ( Tony) to make it look nice. We wanted to put this in because we have had many request to come play at various cities. Some possible...others not. So we thought we would add this little DVD in with the new cd for those that want to see us but may never get the chance to.
Hi Jason! I look so very forward to your new CD, but the added DVD feature is going to be really a wonderful addition! Thanks so much from those of us who have never seen you and live too far to do so. Hopefully we will all have the pleasure. Keep us posted!
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Groamins all!
Just a quick update. The DVD is 95% finished! I have seen the majority of the footage and I do have to say that it looks *really* good. Thanks Tony!
The Cd still in process. I know, I know... I thought it would be finished too. LOL! But sometimes things get a little hectic, and unforseen difficulties. But those 'bugs' have been worked out, and now we are back at it.
Don't worry it will be finished soon! Really. We are working hard to put out a really well rounded album. A good mix of fairly traditional, and what we are calling Alt. Celtic. Sort of visiting some of our former playing styles in conjunction with Trad. ( sortta like 'The Diamond' on the first album, and Morrigan off of the Summerset Live! set. )
We did a test run of some of the new material during a live show recently and it was well recieved! ( Thankfully!!!! )
It sure is good to see you back on CR again! Glad to hear the good news about your new album! I'm gonna have to order one of your albums when I get the funds!
Take care and God bless!
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Slàn agus beannachd, Allen R. Alderman
'S i Alba tìr mo chridhe. 'S i Gàidhlig cànan m' anama. Scotland is the land of my heart. Gaelic is the language of my soul.
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Thanks for all the feedback, from emails, and PM's!
Just a wee update... The DVD is being repoduced as we speak. Found a guy that was willing to give us a great deal! The cd moves forward, we really got some nice stuff laid down last night. It was nice since last sunday we had a difficult day. GGGRRRRrrrr Nothing sounded good enough..... There will be a temperary hault on recording...A sudden sickness calls me to New York to be with family. It's always something, eh? Hopefully this health issue will be gone with a few treatments and the stress of it will pass as well....
Thanks again, for all the positive emails, and Pm's....
Jason I wait with eager anticipation for your new CD. Do not worry about how long the new CD will take, perfection takes time and I am willing to wait for your best.
Cheers,
Jim(Aragorn)
PS> If you ever get a chance to come out to the West coast stop by Boise Idaho.
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. --Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. --Robert Louis Stevenson
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I informed, MacFive that we have a few test printings of the DVD we would like to donate for the monthly give away. We should have them in the mail, the begining of next week.
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Hello everyone!
What a crazy year this has been. Between recording the never ending CD, and live shows and not to mention things in m'personal life it has been a full year! I hope everyone is doing well. And I know the cd is running behind in its release date. *sigh* Like I said it has been a very full year! It should be finished by summer's end. I know it seems like it is never going to get here.....believe me! But I think it will be well worth the wait.
Here are a few Photo's my wife took during the St. Patty's day show. We have a big show this weekend at a local music fest. So there should be several photo's to share. Thanks for being patient....