Promotion, writing new music, promotion, gigs, promotion and...
Earlier in the year we had to have repair work on the central heating. As a consequence we've been without an office and studio for a good while. The office is now up and running but the studio is still in a state of chaos. Hopefully we'll get back on track in a few weeks.
We're reaching new territories with Distant Shores (appropriate!) and making new friends, the most recent being:
Relax Radio broadcasting from Perth, Australia - their aim is to promote independent artists Worldwide via an advertising and DJ free radio station. The whole of our album was added to their playlist in March.
Finding Your Music broadcasting from Seattle, U.S.A. - "bringing original music to the world from an ocean of untapped talent. Acknowledging the power of music and believing in ourselves to bring healing and peace to each other and our planet." Our album track Wilderswood was featured on the radio show hosted by songwriter and independent artist Ava Sakowski.
Ava also reviewed the album for CD Baby and, without a trace of modesty, here's a copy of the review -
***** Awesome vocals and music. Positive & Inspirational.
I fell in love with Wilderswood from this CD. It was another one of those songs that I played about a 1000 times. I included it in my Radio Show FindingYourMusic as one of favorites. I am also including Wilderswood and the next track in my Birthday Pick. Everyday Records who produced this CD are amazing and it is wonderful to network with such an amazing group. Give this a listen.
Trond is still in the studio voicing Sponge Bob Square Pants and in addition has recently started work directing a television series for Disney. There are also concert appearances being planned for the Summer - will post more details as we have them.
We've recently joined the ranks of MySpace and have enjoyed a phenomenal reponse - our website hits have gone through the roof!!! We've also made, yet more, new friends and had the pleasure of discovering and communicating with great artists - indie and major.
One MySpace discovery I'd like to mention are the hugely successful Irish choir Anúna. Founded in 1987, Anúna have released ten albums, almost exclusively featuring arrangements and original works composed by Michael McGlynn.
Will sign off for now - but here's a quick recommendation in the comedy dept:
The Mitchell Hurwitz creation Arrested Development just the best around - the whole cast are brilliant - TV Heaven!
Catch Yer Later, Helen.
P.S. at the risk of appearing soppy, and with all due respect to the copyright holders:
April Showers
(Buddy DeSylva / Louis Silvers)
Life is not a highway strewn with flowers
Still it holds a goodly share of bliss
When the sun gives way to April Showers
Here's a point that you should never miss...
Though April Showers may come your way
They bring the flowers that bloom in May
So, if it's raining have no regrets
Because it isn't raining rain, you know,
It's raining violets
And when you see clouds upon the hills
You soon will see crowds of daffodils
So, keep looking for the bluebird
And list'ning for his song
Whenever April Showers come along
Check out your favourite songwriters at The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
