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Jul 10

Alone in My Room (and various updates)

Wow, it's been quite a long time. Longer than healthy. Longer than long. I never thought it would take this long for me to complete a song of such popped nature, but it did. Well, actually, it didn't. It was probably only two days of actual work… but I have other things to do, too. Like sit around and eat. And sleep. I like to sleep.

Alone in My Room by Byron T

Aside from working on my own stuff, I've been involved in a few other various musical projects. I have been playing a couple shows a month with my cover band, Standard Groove. They are a really nice group of people, and they're seasoned musicians; it's been a huge pleasure playing with them. Plus, cover bands get paid money. Mmm money.

The other project I'm working on is Sunshine Jackson and the Temple of the Righteous Beach Party with Evan Campbell, Mark Haugen, David Maixner, and Sam Dorrance. Right now, we're working on a record and playing some small shows and open mic nights. I think the new album is sounding really good so far. Writing and working on songs with them has definitely been the most pleasurable writing experience I've ever had. They all have an incredible ear for pop music, and the melodies and harmonies are especially fantastic. Plus, they're a fun group of guys to be around.

As far as the rest of my musical life is concerned, I've been listening to a lot of Marvin Gaye lately, particularly the album What's Going On. I think it's safe to say it's my #2 favorite album, after Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon. The basslines are just incredible.

I've also been trying to listen to mainstream pop; in fact, I've started a habit of listening to the Billboard Top 100's new weekly additions. I burn a CD of all these new songs and put it in my car, and it's the only thing I can listen to in my car all week. Some of it is pure shit, but I sure appreciate the craftiness of it. Kanye West's "Power" is the best track this week, hands down, but Lil Jon's "Outta Your Mind" is just too hilarious and catchy to not mention here…

I think that's a good note for my white, blogwriting ass to end on.

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7
Jan 10

Alone in My Room (Piano Demo)

Since this is a web LOG, I thought it would be a cool idea to log the progression of a song on its long, strenuous journey. Like a lot of my songs, this one was conceived whilst messing around on the piano and singing jive. The current key it's being played in is F, but as the strain in my voice shows, it might have to be moved down a half-step or two. Still, I think it sounds neato and delightfully poppy.

Basically, what you're seeing and hearing now is a very rough version of the song. The next post, hopefully to be completed in the next two or three days, will be the final version of the song and will have a sweet freakin' video. This two-video format will be the way most songs will be posted on this site, so pay attention, damn it.

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1
Jan 10

Love Me Right Now

To start off 2010, here's a recording of one of my favorite songs that I've written.