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Well, we got the first mix for one of our songs that will be on our EP, titled “The Things That Cannot Be Moved,” and I have to say, it sounds great. It’s going to really be something special. I wish I could let you all hear it right now, but like a cruel trick, all I can do is dangle this tasty bit of info in front of you, and not actually let you have it. Soon though. We will be releasing a single from the EP to tide you all over until the record drops.
Enjoy Christmas and New Years everyone!
-Nick
Who doesn’t love Rod Stewart, seriously? And Mel Gibson….? Hmmm, well anyways… tonight I had the mad excellent privilege to play a mini acoustic set at the Empyrean Coffee Pub in Spokane with a few good friends– Kelli Green and Nate Greenburg. Nate has some great great stuff, and you should check out his myspace–http://www.myspace.com/nategreenburgmusic. I’m going to call his songs “masterful cross-genre acoustic children of brain….” Another STELLAR band to check out that played tonight was Sleep Whale from Denton, TX. Very textural ambient soundscapes that take you on magnificent audio journeys to unknown, yet familiar places. Seriously– http://www.myspace.com/sleepwhale. Ok I am getting kicked out because they are closing!!! Listen to this stuff!
Howdy Do Friends! We had our show last night at Studio 7 and had a good time. Some good young bands played with us, and also made us feel old. It was good though. I actually enjoy getting older (even though 26 isn’t that old). We have been listening secretly to our board mixes of the new EP, and i have to say, i’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished on this recording. Captain Rad was exactly what we needed on this and he made us a better, smarter, more professional band. I hope that all of you will love this EP as much as I do. (can’t believe these are only board mixes!) Well, thanks to all of you who have continued to support us. You are seriously the reason we keep heading in a forward direction. Keep checking back for more info on the EP. I believe we will be revealing the title and track listing very very soon. below is a picture of us in the recording (bed)room. as you can see, brian was in REALLY deep thought. I’m sure it became something incredible that we recorded later.
-nick
Finished up day 6. Was very productive. Paper Astronomer is turning into zombies……must sleep before we start eating peoples BRAINS!!!!!!!!!
It’s time for round 2 of Paper Astronomer’s Top 5 Blog…Coming to you this week from our Guerilla recording studio in rainy Battle Ground WA…So without further ado
Top 5 Musical Guilty Pleasures (artists, albums, songs, music videos, etc.)
A guilty pleasure can be a tough thing to define…Especially since most of us will fiercely defend our favorite music. So, to avoid confusion I will provide you the Band approved definition through the following scenario: You hop into your car with a few friends and, upon starting, the stereo turns on and ____________comes blasting through the speakers…Are you a little bit embarrassed? Do you start thinking of logical scenarios / excuses for why it would have been the last thing you were listening to? If so, It’s guilty
So, as usual, here is my list to get you started
Now it’s your turn, So leave us your comments and start blogging!
Here in Battle Ground WA, productivity continues at an all time high!
Fighting with Bears from Paper Astronomer on Vimeo.
Watch as the productivity unfolds…
MYSTERY EP Day 3 from Paper Astronomer on Vimeo.
Here we are! The Battleground has given us a peaceful welcome, our stomachs are full and the process has begun. Captain Rad and the crew of the good ship Paper Astronomer have left port normalcy for a six day tour, and we are feelin saucy! Gear is set up, and the sounds of our hearts are on their way to the digital. Here are a few photos from Nick’s brand new Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S. A super fun polaroid-esque camera. And one from my camera of Captain Rad at the helm– in his room at the foot of the bed. This is guerilla, folks. No messin around. SHABOOYA.
At the helm!
So check it CHECK IT, I’m gonna cut to the chase…
WE ARE RECORDING AGAIN!
Holy cow, I woke up this morning and realized that there are 3 days until we go in to the studio*. I got a little giddy and leapt right out of bed to deliver this post. We are excited, and we hope you are too!
*And by studio I mean that our very own Nick Lambert has an unbelievably gracious aunt-uncle team named Don and Lisa LaVallee who are allowing us to commandeer their guest house in the deep green of Battleground, WA to transmogrify the place into a guerilla studio of epic proportions. At the helm of the mixer and the Macintosh will be Captain Nick Radovanovic (formerly of Acceptance), flying all the way from Wisconsin to take wheel as engineer and chief producer of the project, which we will for now refer to as MYSTERY EP.
I’m not gonna lie at all, you guys– I’m excited. Be sure to check back for updates!
PS. In this photo is the shop quadrant of the studio, where we previously practiced for Tomfest. Oh man!
thinking about playing basketball...