Category: Songs

mySpace top artists? who knew?

Yesterday someone messaged me that I was listed in the Top Artists section as number 2 in the neo-soul category for MA. I didn’t know that mySpace had charts. . .   I guess I am a little clueless about mySpace. . .  and what is that category?

So I checked it out. . . there I was, number 2 after Gamble from East Hampton. I don’t know them but I’ll check them out. I figure this category isn’t a big one. .  I checked out the jazz category for MA and I’m 20 – still a nice number – thanks however that happens. . . I don’t have a clue how the ranking works. . . so my profile is actually listed in three categories – jazz, neo-soul and R&B

I didn’t even show up in MA under the R&B category – a lot of current urban acts listed – so I guess I need to find a neo-R&B category – so anyway, I suppose that’s why I’m not listed there.

Well thanks guys for whatever you had to do with it. Ok, so I don’t know how this works, but it’s nice to show up on these charts. Be well.

Ciao’
Bill C 

Hard to tell if things are moving…

I finished another song for my CD. It’s been over a year that I’ve been working on this project, which has changed personality a few times. I’m really happy with the direction my last few songs have taken, not that I don’t like the others. And now these songs are getting some real interest.

I’m still holding on to the final release of the CD but I am making the 13 songs I’ve finished available for sale as a collection. I am thinking about maybe changing out a few of the earlier recordings with the 6 piece band with some of newer songs I am currently working on.

Over all I think this is good, or will be good. I hate how long this project is taking, but I hope you enjoy the “pre-release”.

Oh- and I’ve made arrangements for you to be able to have a ringtone from “You Know Me” sent to your cell phone for free. Two versions actually, one is a clip from the piano solo in case you’re weirded out having your cell phone sing to you.
Go to the link of your choice below and you can have the ringtone sent to your phone.

You Know Me    Send ringtone

You Know Me Piano Solo    Send ringtone

The first reviews are in… thanks

 

 

I’m part of a site where musicians review other musicians’ music. I’ve gotten some great feedback from this tough crowd and my song “You Know Me” will be the featured track of the day on GarageBand.com on Monday, February 26, 2007. The page site will be http://www.GarageBand.com/go/E2H4OI6W5R. 

 

I’ve also gotten the following recognition from my peers at GarageBand.com: 

Best Male Vocals overall, week of 19Feb2007
Best Male Vocals in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Male Vocals in Jazz, week of 19Feb2007
Most Original in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Drums in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Bass in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Bass in Jazz, week of 19Feb2007
Best Keyboards overall, week of 19Feb2007
Best Keyboards in Jazz, week of 19Feb2007
Best Keyboards overall, week of 19Feb2007
Best Keyboards in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Production overall, week of 19Feb2007
Best Production in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Melody in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Beat overall, week of 19Feb2007
Best Beat in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Mood overall, week of 19Feb2007
Best Mood in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Love Song in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007
Best Elevator Song overall, week of 19Feb2007
Best Elevator Song in Pop Rock, week of 19Feb2007 

Best Production in Jazz, week of 19Feb2007
Best Beat in Jazz, week of 19Feb2007
Best Mood in Jazz, week of 19Feb2007 

 

Thanks. 

How many times can I pull this off?

The timing wasn’t on purpose; I’m not that manipulative – or smart. It is pure coincidence that the first final mix of my new song, a love song written for my wife, was finished only days ago. I published it to the site yesterday (to my space today – February 14). Happy Valentines Day Michelle! 

The song IS for you and since I have no blue boxes and sparkly bling to share I hope you can accept this as my token. I know she does. She knows the work that goes into not only writing, but recording and producing a song. Sometimes it pays to be a songwriter (not often but today it does). 

The song, “You Know Me” is getting a lot of early complements (not just from Michelle). I hope you enjoy it. If you listen please let me know what you think. Share it with someone you care about if the mood strikes you. 

Radio and media attention for emerging artists…

Why is it with the number of incredible musicians and artists in the area there are so few opportunities for exposure and support by local media? With that said, I was just informed by the folks at PIXY103 (WPXC) “Cape Cod’s Rock” that some of my songs will be included on their “Homegrown” show. The show airs Continue reading “Radio and media attention for emerging artists…”