pilgrimOmega

don't make plans.

nobody@vox.com(pilgrimOmega) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:12:23 -0600

when I saw the image I felt like i was looking into a mirror.
it was like looking at me.

"don't make plans".

it's a life strategy. might not always work out the best. but most of the time works out okay. sure, there's always somethings you have to plan for, but man, you sure don't have to plan everything.

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Arranged version of "I'll Miss You"

nobody@vox.com(pilgrimOmega) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:15:01 -0600

Ill_miss_you_full

pilgrimOmega

I've decided not to do any further genre specific mixing to this track. I want to do a complete demo with the right vocalist....but I think I want to leave it kind of neutral, if that makes sense. Like, I'm thinking I will let the vocalist's style determine the final feel of the track. With a little work it could be a country track, or whatever.

Feedback, comments, listens, all welcome. Thanks for your time, and have a great weekend.

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Sharing a track...

nobody@vox.com(pilgrimOmega) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:32:27 -0500

Molecule_demo_mix

Hey there, just wanted to share another track off of the soon to be released "Radio Under The Pillow" EP.

It's technically a demo in that there is a new mix on the EP, with some different arrangement and mix things goin on...

Oh, the vocal sample in the song was spoken by my fiancee. She doesn't charge royalties.

PS: Thanks for the graphic tip, Funk!
PPS: Shameless bumping for the win.

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Beaujolais and String Theory: The EP Mix.

nobody@vox.com(pilgrimOmega) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:44:53 -0500

Beaujolais_and_string_theory_ep_mix

This track is the final mix of the song, and will be appearing on my forthcoming EP release titled "The Radio Under The Pillow". It's had some changes from it's demo form, which is also up on my Vox page.

Enjoy.

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Beaujolais and String Theory....

nobody@vox.com(pilgrimOmega) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:00:51 -0500

Beaujolais_and_string_theory_ep_mix

Just sharing a track from my forthcoming EP, "The Radio Under The Pillow"...this is the final mix. On my vox page you can also hear the original demo.

Thanks!

EDIT: Turns out I am NOT sharing it. It's playing back too slowly in both Firefox and IE.

WTF. If anyone has a clue, shoot one to me!

EDIT PART 2: Re-exported the track as ogg vorbis. Problem seems corrected. Now...if anyone knows what I can do about pink squares vs. a picture, holler back!

Enjoy.

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Update: The Radio Under The Pillow

nobody@vox.com(pilgrimOmega) — Sat, 19 May 2007 15:22:52 -0500

I've been working on the track "John's Machine" for some time, and have realized that it's going to require vocals. If I do it the treatment will be along the lines of Skinny Puppy. The song's sound itself is actually a strange amalgamation of Skinny Puppy, Prince, and Air. We'll see how it shapes up.

The other thing I realized is that in my arrangement, what I had been thinking of as a verse is actually a chorus. I found this out when I was trying to write the chorus melody and arrangement and came up with what I instantly realized was the verse.

The first things I came up with on the song was the bridge, followed very quickly by what I was thinking of as a verse, and I quite liked the verse. It was anthemic and soaring and really cool. I understand now that by trying to use it as a verse was creating an issue where nothing I was writing was surpassing it...taking it to an even higher level. I am not sure I am capable of it. I tried for a bit, I thought I was on some kind of Polyphonic Spree kick (I love that group...I mean every song is a collection of chorus hooks that you cannot stop thinking about!) but right now I can't push it further. When I came up with what is NOW the verse, it all fell into place.

I can deal with it. ;)

Today will be spent re-arranging the track, and trying to work on lyrics. I have some there, and lots of ideas, but nowhere near what the arrangement is calling for, haha!

FYI: for those space cadets out there like myself, "John's Machine" is inspired by the story of John Titor. I've been a fan of the possibility of time travel my whole life. Whether I believe the Titor story or not is something else entirely. I believe in the idea of it. Furthermore...what Titor wrote about his life, which is our future, doesn't seem all that absurd. I can see us going in that direction.

Whether Titor actually exists or not, one thing is certain...the person behind the words is worried about our future as a species, and only wants us to think about our actions today, and how they will impact those that come after us. As he tells us, the descendants of America will not look upon the America of 2007 with a kind eye, or a forgiving heart.

Read more about him and his internet life at www.johntitor.com

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