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| Buds of Lavender - Now available to download at BandCamp. Includes double B-side |
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Digital Release on BandCamp.
Free Download: Buds of Lavender.
Friday, 14 January 2011
An Ode to Mary Watson...
This post comes somewhat unexpected in the context of the project. In one of the first posts when telling the story of the search for the book, 'The Greatest Thing in the World', I explained that my grandmother's older sister, Mary Watson, very kindly found it for me.
This morning, on 14th January 2011, Mary Watson passed away. It brings great sadness to my heart. She was a one of the most influential women in my life from an early age. I spent 2 weeks of my summer holiday with her when I was 14 years old. She taught me how to cook a good roast.
Mary was a religious women. The last visit I paid her was on New Year's Day. For Chrstmas, my Godfather (Mary's youngest son) and his lovely wife gave Mary an Mp3 player containing some of her favourite hymns. It seemed to give her comfort.
As I look back on the times I spent with Auntie Mary, I realise I am filled with an abundance of warm and happy memories... The Christmas parties; card games; wisdom talks; family dinners... She was a wonderful family party host. So wholesome.
Mary collected bells; totalling over 100 (at least), from all around the world. I'm sure each one has a story. It's one of the most memorable and distinctive characteristics about her that stood out from as far back as I can remember. As a symbol of Mary's influence on this project, and indeed on my life, I shall include a small bell on the artwork.
Mary Watson. Missed, but never forgotten.
This morning, on 14th January 2011, Mary Watson passed away. It brings great sadness to my heart. She was a one of the most influential women in my life from an early age. I spent 2 weeks of my summer holiday with her when I was 14 years old. She taught me how to cook a good roast.
Mary was a religious women. The last visit I paid her was on New Year's Day. For Chrstmas, my Godfather (Mary's youngest son) and his lovely wife gave Mary an Mp3 player containing some of her favourite hymns. It seemed to give her comfort.
As I look back on the times I spent with Auntie Mary, I realise I am filled with an abundance of warm and happy memories... The Christmas parties; card games; wisdom talks; family dinners... She was a wonderful family party host. So wholesome.
Mary collected bells; totalling over 100 (at least), from all around the world. I'm sure each one has a story. It's one of the most memorable and distinctive characteristics about her that stood out from as far back as I can remember. As a symbol of Mary's influence on this project, and indeed on my life, I shall include a small bell on the artwork.
Mary Watson. Missed, but never forgotten.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
New Inspiration + Dissemination Plan
Indeed, it has been several weeks since the last post. Over the course of those weeks, I have been experimenting with new lyrical ideas; reviewing current musical content - and found new inspiration to create another track to partner with the B-side - mentioned in the last post. This track shall be named: 'Gift for You'.
New Inspiration - 'Gift for You'
The track focuses on the idea of being gifted wisdom for having lost someone close. In turn, what is found is something new about oneself, which interlinks with one also later finding a new appreciation for love.
This track also sees me doing backing vocals for the first time.
Here is the track, 'Gift for You' so far...
Performed by Paul Duffin & Clare Kelly.
Listen --> Gift for You
The second B-side, 'To Love', develops the theme of love - engaging with words often seemingly meaningless, however, it is the imagery which should prevail as an embodiment of love. The theme of love develops from the key concept derived from Professor Drummond's book 'The Greatest Thing in the World', however, also pertains to the new appreciate for love that is found as a result of both the death of Anna Kelly and the adventure in finding the aforemention book.
Dissemination Plan
Alas, I shall discuss the elements of promotion related to this new music project.
New Inspiration - 'Gift for You'
The track focuses on the idea of being gifted wisdom for having lost someone close. In turn, what is found is something new about oneself, which interlinks with one also later finding a new appreciation for love.
This track also sees me doing backing vocals for the first time.
Here is the track, 'Gift for You' so far...
Performed by Paul Duffin & Clare Kelly.
Listen --> Gift for You
The second B-side, 'To Love', develops the theme of love - engaging with words often seemingly meaningless, however, it is the imagery which should prevail as an embodiment of love. The theme of love develops from the key concept derived from Professor Drummond's book 'The Greatest Thing in the World', however, also pertains to the new appreciate for love that is found as a result of both the death of Anna Kelly and the adventure in finding the aforemention book.
Dissemination Plan
Alas, I shall discuss the elements of promotion related to this new music project.
- Bandcamp Page - shall be available to view from 19th Jan 2011.
- Physical Copies - shall be in CD format, handmade and available to purchase via Bandcamp. CDs shall have the appearance of a vinyl record (a reminder of the retro lane in which the book was discovered). 5 shall be made; 3 of which will be available from Glasgow store: Love Music.
- Promotion via Facebook - links sent to friends.
- Digital release - occurring via Bandcamp and EmuBands. The latter shall be in process from 19th Jan, however, will be have completion to the affiliated outlets approximately 4 weeks after said date.
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