Week 18, Foothold

The 18th song is called Foothold.

YouTube link for iPhone

I’m keeping this post short, like the song. Foothold was written on my baritone guitar in a lowered Half Hour Action Drama tuning (F#-A-D-F#-A-E) – the baritone version is (B-D-G-B-D-A). The track is just baritone, vocals, and digital drums except for during the break where there are a couple extra baritone and guitar layers added. The drums were programed using Propellerhead’s Reason software. The baritone and guitar tracks were recorded using my regular setup – performed using the Orange Crush 30R amp, and recorded into Harmonicdog’s MultiTrack iPhone app (which performed flawlessly as usual). The instruments were recorded using the custom break-out cable, and the vocals were recorded using the iPhone’s internal mic. The song was all mixed together using Reaper.

You will probably notice the new player. I’m transitioning over to a site called bandcamp.com for the hosting of all my music. Project 52, Volume 1 is now for sale digitally at most places where people buy music, like iTunes and Amazon.com, but by using Bandcamp I can make all of the Project 52 tracks available for sale or the occasional free download as they go live. I can also make other albums available, like 2005’s Season Tics. You can check out both Season Tics and Project 52, Volume 1 from the embedded players in the upper right-hand corner of the site. I’ll also get around to releasing Meet the Widget, the full-length album with Developer as a three-piece, in the near future. As always, I really appreciate everyone who’s been helping me get the word out about this project. The new player helps to make that even easier – if you click on the share button for any track or album, you’ll find all sorts of ways to pass it on. Let me know what you think about the new player. Eventually I’ll need to start paying Soundcloud, while Bandcamp is free, so that helps make my decision a bit easier. I’ll see what I can do for those who love the Soundcloud player. I really do appreciate everyone’s feedback and support.

5 Comments to Week 18, Foothold

Chris
January 10, 2010

Nuts, just as I’d got Soundcloud on my iPhone, you go and change Looking forward to check out the new track.

Seth Limpmoon
January 10, 2010

Hey man, great project, been listening for a few weeks now, you’re a fine writer and performer. I see the new Mikey v2 is out now. Be pleased to hear how it sounds if you manage to snag one for yourself.
All best with the project.

Seth

project52
January 10, 2010

Thanks Seth!

That’s great. I think Blue’s a great mic company. I have to admit that I’m a little hesitant to drop another $80 until I’m sure that the clipping issue is resolved. I have faith in Blue – I know that it wasn’t design for the iPhone at first.

project52
January 10, 2010

Hi Chris,

Just wanted to let you know that I added Week 18’s song to Soundcloud so that you can listen using the iPhone app. I’m going to have to grab that app.

Thanks for the heads up and thanks for listening!

Chris
January 13, 2010

Thanks for the Soundcloud post. Makes it a lot easier. I know I should use the laptop more but the iPhone is such a fine piece of kit. I tend to use it exclusively.

Here’s to your future posts.

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