So, it's been a rough couple of weeks for me. I'm in the middle of a nasty cold (cold medicine a plenty). The weather has picked up and become suddenly cold for a Virginia January. We have just now gotten all of the snow that has been making it's way east. Despite the nasty cold, I've been able to muster enough strength to compose my latest track "Winds of Change". I'm not sure I'm gonna keep that title, I've gotten some feedback about it in regards to the mood of the music, so don't be surprised if it sails under a different banner later this week.
To compose this latest piece, I've been experimenting with my newest addition to the studio...a Korg Kronos X88 workstation. My wife bought this fantastical piece of musical powerhouse for me for our Anniversary (You are the Best, Baby!). I have been pleasantly surprised at the quality of sound and breadth of LFO manipulation and other capabilities. It'll be a couple months before I learn what I want to about this thing.
I've also taken a brave step out with a vocal piece sung by none other than (he who cannot sing well) me :D. The last vocal song I recorded was plagued with recording issues due to my amateur mic setup. So, this time I've upgraded. My vocal recording setup now consists of a Tupe MP Project Series pre-amp, Yeti Blue Mic and a sound guard around the mic. I think the vocal recording came out tremendously better this time around. You can hear the results of my latest vocal setup on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/clinton-stevens/yesterday-today. My daughter has volunteered to sing a newer rendition for me, her voice is much better than mine.
Well, that's all I have for today, thank you for stopping by. Hope you come by again soon :D.
This is my blog about my journey through music. I will post my inspirations, trials, and triumphs about my music here. You can also find the stories behind my tracks and what inspired each song.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Happy New Year!
Well, another year has come and gone. So many exciting things have happened this year. Starting with my beautiful and wonderful wife, ever supported, overworked, underpaid. She has truly been my rock this year. Haute Swan (www.hauteswan.com) has reached some good traction and is getting close to being profitable for her. You go baby!
My lovely children have been growing so fast. My family has been a great source for my musical inspiration this year.
2012 marked the rekindling of my musical flame that I had let dim for so many years. I am so glad that I started this journey back up again. My music has been my therapy, my emotions captured in a form that I can express freely. I have connected to a world of other musicians that would not have been possible 10 years ago, and have support from so many along the way.
My life this year has not been without it's trials, though. I lost my brother to alcoholism this year, he passed in June of 2012. May god bless him and keep his soul. I myself had had my own bouts with depression and the expanding stress of owning a business and supporting my wife in her business.
I have been privileged to provide my music to you all this year and have high hopes that 2013 will be even better.
Below are the links to where you can access my music:
https://soundcloud.com/clinton-stevens
http://www.youtube.com/user/clintonstevensmusic?feature=mhee
http://www.facebook.com/clintonstevensmusic?ref=hl
My lovely children have been growing so fast. My family has been a great source for my musical inspiration this year.
2012 marked the rekindling of my musical flame that I had let dim for so many years. I am so glad that I started this journey back up again. My music has been my therapy, my emotions captured in a form that I can express freely. I have connected to a world of other musicians that would not have been possible 10 years ago, and have support from so many along the way.
My life this year has not been without it's trials, though. I lost my brother to alcoholism this year, he passed in June of 2012. May god bless him and keep his soul. I myself had had my own bouts with depression and the expanding stress of owning a business and supporting my wife in her business.
I have been privileged to provide my music to you all this year and have high hopes that 2013 will be even better.
Below are the links to where you can access my music:
https://soundcloud.com/clinton-stevens
http://www.youtube.com/user/clintonstevensmusic?feature=mhee
http://www.facebook.com/clintonstevensmusic?ref=hl
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