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Leopardwood Preview Video
A short preview of what’s to come!
Still traveling!! But this time the landscape has changed from desert horizons to sea. I am currently on a boat cruising up the east coast of Australia and also visited the island of Moorea (French Polynesia) a few weeks ago. I’m working on some new music that is water inspired, while receiving updates on how Leopardwood, my upcoming album is unfolding in Canada. I must say I pinch myself frequently because I feel so lucky to have a life filled with an abundance of travel and music.
The album, Leopardwood, is currently in the hands of Mike Ardagh an extraordinary drummer and engineer based in Toronto. It’s certainly a fantastic experience collaborating across the globe. He’s been busy writing drum parts for the album and is starting to work with Justin Dunlop who will be playing bass. Pretty soon Mike will be heading into the studio to record his parts! Exciting!
I released the Leopardwood Journals last month. This is a very raw account of my recording process over the course of 6 days in the Shearer’s Quarters located in the Australian Outback. Me, myself, and I (plus Myrtle the dog!) recording guitar and vocals.
Remember, you can pre-order a copy of my upcoming album here. You choose the price! (minimum $1)
All contributors receive:
• Digital download of album.
• PDF of album artwork, lyrics, & liner notes.
• Your name in the liner notes.
All donations help make this album a reality and assist with the following costs:
• Shipping Gear to/from Canada to the Australian Outback.
• Hiring of musicians to play on the album.
• Mixing
• Mastering
• PR & Marketing
• Album Artwork
Thanks for all your support and stay tuned for updates!
sunrise on the east coast of Australia!
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Today’s Creation
I must admit it feels a bit weird to be ‘in between’ steps. I really just have some fabulous travel plans, and a lot of the future remains quite unset, quite fluid. I’m bobbing around in Sydney harbour, on a beautiful boat. In times of suspended bobbing I find it is a great opportunity to take joy in the simple things. Cooking, walking, reading, cleaning… All part of the fabric of a regular day but can take on a new levels of nourishment when paid attention to. Today’s creation was pumpkin soup.. with apple, oodles of garlic, ginger and thai green curry paste as secret weapons of deliciousness.
mike ardagh
Also check out Mike Ardagh’s website. www.mikeardagh.com He has just done a re-vamp and an update. He is playing a huge part in the creation of Leopardwood. The music is currently in his hands (in Canada), he is facilitating further instrumentation on top of the guitars and vocals I recorded in Australia. I’ve got to say that he is one hell of a guy and one hell of a musician 
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Day 5 – Recording Leopardwood
LEOPARDWOOD JOURNAL RAW
Notes taken while recording guitar and vocals in the Shearer’s Quarters on a station in the outback Australia.
6 days: April 26th – May 1st 2011
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DAY 5: April 30 2011
I woke up around 5am this morning with Endlessly playing in my head… over and over and over… I guess it did not want to be left off the album. So, I got up and had it tracked before sunrise. Crazy. Who thought I’d be singing that early in the morning? I should probably check it over later in the day, make sure it doesn’t sound too groggy.
I thought I’d make another video.. only thing is that every time I touched the fence you can hear the sound of the wire stretching… haha!
Today the sky is crystal clear… beautiful.
I’ve already gotten quite a bit done and it’s only 10:30. put some BG vocals on Pocket Love song.
12:00-1:00pm Took a break, and even layed down for a bit and tried to nap! Feeling good
3:11pm Was tired… I guess the 15 hr days working on music is a bit intense. I did some yoga. Feeling alive again. Gonna check out what else I have to do!!! Only the rest of today and tomorrow left!!!
Wow, went through all the tracks and realized I’m golden. A lot of the essential stuff is done!
I went for a celebratory run and made a good meal again. I think good nourishment and time out is worth it!
Dogs are barking like crazy tonight… so I might be doing some editing and then finishing TOMORROW!!!! DAY 6 Crazy and good.
8:00pm started to do some work and realized I should take the rest of the eve off. I could use a little bit of time doing something else and will listen with fresh energy and ears tomorrow morning.
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