Stuck on Radiohead

I can't get enough of this mesh up Radiohead's OK Computer and In Rainbows, called 0110, or 01 and 10, and the more I listen to it, the more I want to listen to it, and the more I listen to it, until I realize I have been listening to it for like six hours straight...

Here is a Youtube video of it (although, somehow their version is about 3 minutes less than the Winamp playlist I made with the albums):



Okay, after listening to a couple of the tracks, the person who made the video cross-faded the tracks together, which is really unnecessary, since it still works just by making the playlist and hearing the songs together.  Either way, it's really cool and definitely seems intentional.

I wish more bands/artists out there put more effort into their music and made attempts at doing things like this, think outside the box, create art that leaves a lasting impression.  Strive for more than sales and popularity and looking cool.  Radiohead is proof that you can do all of those things and still have artistic credibility.

There are other acts out there currently that are doing thinking outside the box and being creative and moving music as an art-form in new and interesting directions.  I am just saying that there should be even more.  That's my goal.  That's what fills me with passionate and pushes me to play guitar and improve my skills and experiment and make recordings and put together albums.

Taking Cues from Radiohead and Pink Floyd

A friend shared this with me, and it is definitely worth checking out. It only increases my respect for Radiohead:

 http://puddlegum.net/radiohead-01-and-10/ .

I have been listening to this for the past hour or so and the two albums, OK Computer and In Rainbows (which happen to be my two favorite Radiohead albums, anyways), flow together flawlessly.  I can definitely see the argument that it was done intentionally. It's kind of like (although, not really) the whole Pink Floyd and Wizard of Oz thing, only there is proof that Radiohead did this intentionally --- above and beyond rumors.

The Pink Floyd thing is mere speculation, and the members of the band deny the correlation between the album and the movie, but, well, check it out for yourself: put Dark Side of the Moon on repeat and start it at the third lion's roar at the beginning of The Wizard of Oz.  The album will play through about two and a half times, and there are moments with each repetition where the music and the movie flow eerily well together.  And no, the first time I did this I was not stoned, so it is not necessary (although it does add to the effect).

I think it would be fun to combine the two ideas: record two albums that mesh together like Radiohead's OK Computer and In Rainbows and, at the same time, make the albums (meshed together) work as a cooler soundtrack to a movie (preferably one that is already popular or familiar).  I have some ideas for movies, but, well, that is something I am going to keep to myself  ;-)

It's been a while, so...

Anybody know of any internet radio stations that would be into this sort of experimental/psychedelic bullshit that I do?  I have reached out to some of my old connections, but I am not really interested (or able) to play shows right now, so it will be harder to build a fan base.  I was also thinking about posting some videos of my songs and my albums to Youtube as I might be able to draw some interest that way.  While I am certainly not looking to be a rock star or anything like that, I would like to share my music with people, and I think there are people out there who would enjoy it.  Maybe not very many (I don't know), but I would be very happy with a small, niche group.  Part of the joy of making music is sharing it with people.

New uploads / Goodbye Melancholia released for sale.

I know it's been a while, but I have uploaded to Soundcloud a rough cut of a song I will likely re-record, "How to Live" and the single version of my favorite song I have recorded, "Goodbye".  I am also making Goodbye Melancholia for sale on Bandcamp for just $5. Also available: Neverending Static (which is only $2).

Goodbye Melancholia

Made some changes to the album, Goodbye, Melancholia.  These changes make it so much better!  Hopefully you can check it out!

I would like to make some music videos to put on YouTube, but, that will have to wait to a future date.  "Goodbye" would be my first choice, or (ideally) all of them.

I am looking to do some or for someone who is interested to do some new cover art.  Email me gabegott@gmail.com if you are interested.

Also, I am thinking about having a (small) listening party sometime.

Check out the new music page!

Goodbye, Melancholia released today, so check it out!


Very proud of how this turned out!

It's been a while...

Thank you for all those who have been listening to my music.  I haven't recorded anything new for a while, but maybe, this weekend?  We'll see...

I am currently listening to my album, Neverending Static, of which there is a version, all songs available for free (.mp3) download if you click on my music page.

It's very...  Minimalistic, I think is a good way of describing it.

The upcoming album, Goodbye Melancholia, the current songs of which are also available for download, I think are vastly better.  In act, I would say that "Goodbye" is definitely the best song I have ever written.  I am really a big fan of everything I have recorded that I haven't released yet: a 15-minute instrumental track, "Melancholia", a real groovin' track called "American Dreamin'", and a bright and cheerful instrumental track called "Lotus Eater".

I would like to record another song or two.  We'll see what I have time to get down by the end of the summer.  That is my deadline.  Then I will listen to it a bunch, think about it a bunch, and, eventually, put out the final version.  That might be a while.

If I kind find the time when I have a more regular schedule I am thinking about finding a drummer, a bassist, and a lead guitarist to play these songs with...  Maybe.  It is kind of a fantasy at this point, but, maybe it will have to wait a year until I can get a job, after grad school.

five-star rating!

A five-star rating and a very nice comment  on the single version of "Goodbye" on my Soundclick page (see also on the music tab)!

The more listens I get (unique), the high my songs chart: "Goodbye (single edit)" is #27 out of 7,630 in psychedelic rock and #443 out of 249,724 in rock.

Trying to be my highest ("Down by the River" #14 in psychedelic rock and #118 in rock).

Oh, and if you like the song (or any of my songs), it is available for free download.

"Goodbye (single edit)" and "Groove Trippin' (short trip)"

Posted: "Goodbye (single edit)", which starts right in the meat of the song, and a new song, "Groove Trippin' (short trip)" -- for all you ravers out there!

See my music page to listen!

Check out my music!

Check out my music at Soundclick.com and especially the fourth release, "Goodbye", from my album-in-progress, Goodbye Melancholia.  Previous releases from the album: 1). "Down by the River" 2). "Tell Me" and 3). "Semiology".