Whoa...
I'll blog about music sometime in the near future... when I stop crying.
Regards
,TL
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
As Easy As Falling Off A (B)Log
so, hey ho, how ya doin'? kevin here, back with some amigos in tow, to try and get this blog back on it's feet and that's no mean feat with me! hehehe!
yeah, so i fell off the blog wagon for a few months and in the interim i've been working on getting things more together. as you may have guessed, if you followed me and my "career" in the least, i take a long time to finish things. some of that is the way i am/work, some of it is circumstances thrust upon me, blah, blah, blah. anyway, i waited until i got my new "groop" together before i would re-start my blog. and luckily pour moi, the fellas ( and one groovy chick ) are as smart and funny as bloggers as they are damn fine and tasteful musicians! so that means many more blog posts and that's good, right?
you've already heard from ty and eric so let me fill in, just a little bit, their bio's for ya. ty is a classically trained percussionist who has already, in the short time we've been playing together, become invaluable to me and all the projects we're working on. equally comfortable behind a kit pounding out a super-funky jazz beat or laying down an amazing vibes riff or even wigging out on the wurly with a hot electric piano solo, the dude is vers-a-tile with a capital "WOW!" he has even done some nice string arrangements for me when i feel like i'm writing the same part over and over again! plus, he brings a solid grounding in the avant-garde, which is something i love! to me, mixing the avant-garde with the "pop" is nirvana and i don't mean the band, squares! did i mention he's also learning the theremin?? somebody pinch me, i must be dreaming...
eric, on the other hand is a hack! no, of course not! i keed! the guy is an amazing player who's playing exudes T-A-S-T-E. never intrusive, he always plays the right thing and seemingly has no ego. yeah, i know, a guitar player with no ego! yes, he is an android we created in the studio.
anyway, eric comes from a jazz background and has a great sense of humor and fits this collective like a glove really pretentious guitar players wear to shred. or something like that. he and i have, as he mentioned in his post, been doing some experimenting and mods to guitar amps and effects to come up with the "tone" that the norse god loki stole from humanity in the mists of creation! and we will find it and bring forth guitar ragnarok ( google it )!!
their are other members of the collective that we will talk about in the future esp. vocalist vocalist extraordinaire, kat and resident hipster, ryan s. but more on that soon...
so, as ty mentioned the first release for the Torrey Canyon Collective will be a rmx for the song 'follow me' by axe riverboy, who happens to be xavier boyer, lead singer of the fab french groop, tahiti 80! the tahiti boys and i "met" in myspace and it turns out they were fans of the WHS back in the day. so, from that thw rmx came. xavier has assured me that he will return the favor on some upcoming Torrey Canyon Collective release, so stay tuned and all that jazz...
oh, yeah, so far that rmx will only be coming out on a special rmx album ( feat. fugu, eric matthews, ben's symphonic orchestra, etc. ) that, as of now, will be released in japan in the next month or so. obviously, we'll let ya know as soon as we know were you can purchase that if you are so inclined...
I should tell you all that while the blanket name of this collective is, in fact, The Torrey Canyon Collective, we will appear on different releases under different names and monikers. par example, the axe rvierboy rmx is credited to "Kevin Coral and The Torrey Canyon All-Stars" cuz it's a very "jazz" rmx and, hence, called for a very "jazz" moniker. the orange cake mix album, which we've almost finished ( finally! ) will come out as 'Orange Cake Mix feat. The Torrey Canyon MelloTronic Orquestra & Chorus.' got it? good...
so, there's a lot more to tell ya, including a rmx of a new bertrand burgalat track featuring vocals by robert wyatt ( !!!! ) but that will have to wait 'til next time. we'll also be putting up a blog log of other blogs we like, etc.
oh, some days we'll talk about studio gear and stuff and sometimes about music and sometimes about books and well, you get the picture, right?
ciao,
kevin
currently listening to: the free design - "heaven/earth"
p.s. - the website will be fixed and updated post-haste as well, i promise!
yeah, so i fell off the blog wagon for a few months and in the interim i've been working on getting things more together. as you may have guessed, if you followed me and my "career" in the least, i take a long time to finish things. some of that is the way i am/work, some of it is circumstances thrust upon me, blah, blah, blah. anyway, i waited until i got my new "groop" together before i would re-start my blog. and luckily pour moi, the fellas ( and one groovy chick ) are as smart and funny as bloggers as they are damn fine and tasteful musicians! so that means many more blog posts and that's good, right?
you've already heard from ty and eric so let me fill in, just a little bit, their bio's for ya. ty is a classically trained percussionist who has already, in the short time we've been playing together, become invaluable to me and all the projects we're working on. equally comfortable behind a kit pounding out a super-funky jazz beat or laying down an amazing vibes riff or even wigging out on the wurly with a hot electric piano solo, the dude is vers-a-tile with a capital "WOW!" he has even done some nice string arrangements for me when i feel like i'm writing the same part over and over again! plus, he brings a solid grounding in the avant-garde, which is something i love! to me, mixing the avant-garde with the "pop" is nirvana and i don't mean the band, squares! did i mention he's also learning the theremin?? somebody pinch me, i must be dreaming...
eric, on the other hand is a hack! no, of course not! i keed! the guy is an amazing player who's playing exudes T-A-S-T-E. never intrusive, he always plays the right thing and seemingly has no ego. yeah, i know, a guitar player with no ego! yes, he is an android we created in the studio.
anyway, eric comes from a jazz background and has a great sense of humor and fits this collective like a glove really pretentious guitar players wear to shred. or something like that. he and i have, as he mentioned in his post, been doing some experimenting and mods to guitar amps and effects to come up with the "tone" that the norse god loki stole from humanity in the mists of creation! and we will find it and bring forth guitar ragnarok ( google it )!!
their are other members of the collective that we will talk about in the future esp. vocalist vocalist extraordinaire, kat and resident hipster, ryan s. but more on that soon...
so, as ty mentioned the first release for the Torrey Canyon Collective will be a rmx for the song 'follow me' by axe riverboy, who happens to be xavier boyer, lead singer of the fab french groop, tahiti 80! the tahiti boys and i "met" in myspace and it turns out they were fans of the WHS back in the day. so, from that thw rmx came. xavier has assured me that he will return the favor on some upcoming Torrey Canyon Collective release, so stay tuned and all that jazz...
oh, yeah, so far that rmx will only be coming out on a special rmx album ( feat. fugu, eric matthews, ben's symphonic orchestra, etc. ) that, as of now, will be released in japan in the next month or so. obviously, we'll let ya know as soon as we know were you can purchase that if you are so inclined...
I should tell you all that while the blanket name of this collective is, in fact, The Torrey Canyon Collective, we will appear on different releases under different names and monikers. par example, the axe rvierboy rmx is credited to "Kevin Coral and The Torrey Canyon All-Stars" cuz it's a very "jazz" rmx and, hence, called for a very "jazz" moniker. the orange cake mix album, which we've almost finished ( finally! ) will come out as 'Orange Cake Mix feat. The Torrey Canyon MelloTronic Orquestra & Chorus.' got it? good...
so, there's a lot more to tell ya, including a rmx of a new bertrand burgalat track featuring vocals by robert wyatt ( !!!! ) but that will have to wait 'til next time. we'll also be putting up a blog log of other blogs we like, etc.
oh, some days we'll talk about studio gear and stuff and sometimes about music and sometimes about books and well, you get the picture, right?
ciao,
kevin
currently listening to: the free design - "heaven/earth"
p.s. - the website will be fixed and updated post-haste as well, i promise!
Monday, October 01, 2007
Another Introduction
Hello, I wanted to join in and smash the bottle against the ship for this reawakening of the blog. This is Eric Browning, guitarist with Kevin and all his various projects and ideas. As Ty mentioned, we're a little slow getting started, but I think we're all hoping to get together soon and get some music moving forward.
Kevin and I have also been experimenting with some new and old amps, speakers, and modifications. We'll keep you posted about our adventures.
It's an exciting time; we're really looking to get involved in a variety of projects and put our own little stamp on the music we create. There are some great people and some great ideas, so stay tuned to find out what's going on.
Kevin and I have also been experimenting with some new and old amps, speakers, and modifications. We'll keep you posted about our adventures.
It's an exciting time; we're really looking to get involved in a variety of projects and put our own little stamp on the music we create. There are some great people and some great ideas, so stay tuned to find out what's going on.
The Ty Landrum Trio?
Hello and Salutations to all who read this. I am Ty Landrum, percussionist for Kevin Coral's new brainchild, Torrey Canyon Collective. Be glad that I'm here.
For all of you Witch Hazel Fans out there, (there are still some of you, right?) I think that you'll be pleased with some of the sounds that come out of Kevin's dark, dark basement over the next few months. For those of you reading this who have never heard of WHS, I urge you to stay tuned as well. We may just blow your fucking mind.
As of late, progress on our debut has been slow, but significant. I had the immense pleasure of laying down some drum kit, tambourine, djembe and vibraphone for Xavier of Tahiti 80's upcoming remix album, which will coincide with his latest solo effort. I have listened to his album and I will say that it is very good. As I understand, this track (and the record on which it appears) will be limited to a Japanese release. I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing.
Also, Kevin and I, along with the rest of the Collective have been working on our own material, which is, as of yet, undefinable. The shared influences of this group are diverse and challenging, which will make for some interesting developments. I'll shed more light on our sound and my personal musical background in my next late night blog. There's a lot to tell, I promise.
In the meantime, please check back often, as I'll try to get Kevin blogging again. For those of you still with me, with us, thank you and don't lose hope. It was nice talking at you.
Regards,
TL
For all of you Witch Hazel Fans out there, (there are still some of you, right?) I think that you'll be pleased with some of the sounds that come out of Kevin's dark, dark basement over the next few months. For those of you reading this who have never heard of WHS, I urge you to stay tuned as well. We may just blow your fucking mind.
As of late, progress on our debut has been slow, but significant. I had the immense pleasure of laying down some drum kit, tambourine, djembe and vibraphone for Xavier of Tahiti 80's upcoming remix album, which will coincide with his latest solo effort. I have listened to his album and I will say that it is very good. As I understand, this track (and the record on which it appears) will be limited to a Japanese release. I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing.
Also, Kevin and I, along with the rest of the Collective have been working on our own material, which is, as of yet, undefinable. The shared influences of this group are diverse and challenging, which will make for some interesting developments. I'll shed more light on our sound and my personal musical background in my next late night blog. There's a lot to tell, I promise.
In the meantime, please check back often, as I'll try to get Kevin blogging again. For those of you still with me, with us, thank you and don't lose hope. It was nice talking at you.
Regards,
TL
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Once a month
well, i'm back. i've had a crappy month! ha! "what's new," you might be thinking? the worst part is that me and my wife and child all got *really* sick a few weeks ago. we got a really bad virus that knocked us essentially out of commission for a week. i still am not all the way back. i've gone to the doctor three times in the last month. not cool...
so, needless to say, this has pushed back my work. actually, april march and i are trying to figure out a time to ge together to do a song for a new french label but it's been impossible with me being sick and her busy schedule. i swear, it's hard to be a rock star when you have small kids! and she has two! but hopefully we can get together soon. i will give ya all the details when it happens, and hopefully have a few pics to share as well...
oh, yeah, i have put up a witch hazel sound myspace page. i had resisted for the longest time cuz it seemed so trendy and kiddie but it's actually kinda cool. i've been able to catch-up with some people i haven't talked to in years. anyway, go to the page and become our friend, if you wish!
i bought a new laptop with some tax return money so i can work on music in places *other* the studio. i'm hoping it will make me more effective in my work, since i can work most anywhere at any time.
i've been listening to some newer stuff lately that friends have burned for me or stuff i've found on the internet. i listened to the new shack and it ain't bad but not as good as some of their early stuff. my friend burned me the scott walker box set that came out a while ago and it's good but i don't think they did a great job of picking songs...it coulda been a lot better. i *have* but have not *listened* to the new scott walker disc but i have it. the reviews make it sound like it might be a tough go. i actually liked "tilt" and can't believe that came out over 10 years ago...sheesh...
i did like a record called "lucky dog recordings" by former tindersticks singer, stuart staples. it's very good and quite similar to the tindersticks, as you may've expected. i loved the tindersticks...
here's the records i didn't like: the new my morning jacket pretty much stunk, IMO. it sounded like another band...a rare john leckie production i didn't like...i didn't like the rilo kiley album either. wayyyyy too slick and she *clearly* thinks her lyrics are wonderful. this is so irritating to me and why i am a bit concerned about the new scott walker record because he talks about how the music is there to support the lyrics. and the rilo kiley feels the same way. i really hate that...it should be a partnership with the music. sounds obvious but it ain't to some folks...the espers record ain't too bad for a nu-folk record but it ain't as interesting as the banhart record...that may be do the interesting production on the banhart record by thom monahan...i've only ever met thom once when he was in a band called monsterland, and i met them because they had the same lawyer as i did, mr. matthew kaplan. and he also produced the last chamber strings record. i hope to meet him one day...he's good...
speaking of the chamber strings, i talked to kevin via e-mail and he's still trying to get his living situation together and re-emphasized to me that he really wants me to produce the next record. i told him i wanted to and hoped we could get started on it as soon as possible. watch this space, as they say...
i've been missing having a band lately. i would like to have one again but i can't imagine finding people in this area who would be into what i'm into. maybe i'm being too pessimistic?
btw, i'm really into politics and i thought i might share with you those sites in the "blogosphere" that i frequent: dailykos, firedoglake, talking points memo, the huffington post, and hullaboo. those are the best, IMO...
well, i guess that's all for now. i'd tell you i'll write more but you wouldn't believe me anyway...
so, needless to say, this has pushed back my work. actually, april march and i are trying to figure out a time to ge together to do a song for a new french label but it's been impossible with me being sick and her busy schedule. i swear, it's hard to be a rock star when you have small kids! and she has two! but hopefully we can get together soon. i will give ya all the details when it happens, and hopefully have a few pics to share as well...
oh, yeah, i have put up a witch hazel sound myspace page. i had resisted for the longest time cuz it seemed so trendy and kiddie but it's actually kinda cool. i've been able to catch-up with some people i haven't talked to in years. anyway, go to the page and become our friend, if you wish!
i bought a new laptop with some tax return money so i can work on music in places *other* the studio. i'm hoping it will make me more effective in my work, since i can work most anywhere at any time.
i've been listening to some newer stuff lately that friends have burned for me or stuff i've found on the internet. i listened to the new shack and it ain't bad but not as good as some of their early stuff. my friend burned me the scott walker box set that came out a while ago and it's good but i don't think they did a great job of picking songs...it coulda been a lot better. i *have* but have not *listened* to the new scott walker disc but i have it. the reviews make it sound like it might be a tough go. i actually liked "tilt" and can't believe that came out over 10 years ago...sheesh...
i did like a record called "lucky dog recordings" by former tindersticks singer, stuart staples. it's very good and quite similar to the tindersticks, as you may've expected. i loved the tindersticks...
here's the records i didn't like: the new my morning jacket pretty much stunk, IMO. it sounded like another band...a rare john leckie production i didn't like...i didn't like the rilo kiley album either. wayyyyy too slick and she *clearly* thinks her lyrics are wonderful. this is so irritating to me and why i am a bit concerned about the new scott walker record because he talks about how the music is there to support the lyrics. and the rilo kiley feels the same way. i really hate that...it should be a partnership with the music. sounds obvious but it ain't to some folks...the espers record ain't too bad for a nu-folk record but it ain't as interesting as the banhart record...that may be do the interesting production on the banhart record by thom monahan...i've only ever met thom once when he was in a band called monsterland, and i met them because they had the same lawyer as i did, mr. matthew kaplan. and he also produced the last chamber strings record. i hope to meet him one day...he's good...
speaking of the chamber strings, i talked to kevin via e-mail and he's still trying to get his living situation together and re-emphasized to me that he really wants me to produce the next record. i told him i wanted to and hoped we could get started on it as soon as possible. watch this space, as they say...
i've been missing having a band lately. i would like to have one again but i can't imagine finding people in this area who would be into what i'm into. maybe i'm being too pessimistic?
btw, i'm really into politics and i thought i might share with you those sites in the "blogosphere" that i frequent: dailykos, firedoglake, talking points memo, the huffington post, and hullaboo. those are the best, IMO...
well, i guess that's all for now. i'd tell you i'll write more but you wouldn't believe me anyway...
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Deep Thoughts
man, i have GOT to have the lamest header's ever...
anyway, i have to say something about Gene Pitney who died last week. i wrote about how cool he was in a earlier post on this here blog, so i was really quite sad to hear of his passing. i was lucky enough to catch most of a show on XM that featured them playing all of the Gene Pitney Anthology with commentary and stories about the songs from Gene himself. the program originally aired back in August but they re-ran it on the occasion of his passing. it was great and it really struck me that while i dislike over-emoting in singers, i am sucker for really emotional singers like Gene who go just to the edge but never over it. he will be missed...
i was listening to the new Stereolab and Flaming Lips albums yesterday and i must say, on first blush, i'm pretty dissapointed in both of them. the Stereolab is almost by the numbers it seems, which is too bad as i have enjoyed the last couple of records. and the Flaming Lips just sounds...half-baked and i mean that in all ways, really.
it's finally been warm here the last few days. today it was almost 70 degrees! yay! it's about damn time. anyway, that means i can begin joggin again. i have been on a diet since the new year and have almost lost 30lbs so far. and yes, that means i look less like Brian Wilson at his mid-70's worst than ever before!
ok, well that's all for now. i am tired and i want to go to bed...hey! didn't Morrissey say that once???
ciao,
kevin
anyway, i have to say something about Gene Pitney who died last week. i wrote about how cool he was in a earlier post on this here blog, so i was really quite sad to hear of his passing. i was lucky enough to catch most of a show on XM that featured them playing all of the Gene Pitney Anthology with commentary and stories about the songs from Gene himself. the program originally aired back in August but they re-ran it on the occasion of his passing. it was great and it really struck me that while i dislike over-emoting in singers, i am sucker for really emotional singers like Gene who go just to the edge but never over it. he will be missed...
i was listening to the new Stereolab and Flaming Lips albums yesterday and i must say, on first blush, i'm pretty dissapointed in both of them. the Stereolab is almost by the numbers it seems, which is too bad as i have enjoyed the last couple of records. and the Flaming Lips just sounds...half-baked and i mean that in all ways, really.
it's finally been warm here the last few days. today it was almost 70 degrees! yay! it's about damn time. anyway, that means i can begin joggin again. i have been on a diet since the new year and have almost lost 30lbs so far. and yes, that means i look less like Brian Wilson at his mid-70's worst than ever before!
ok, well that's all for now. i am tired and i want to go to bed...hey! didn't Morrissey say that once???
ciao,
kevin
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