Ang Bandang Shirley in retrospect
August 5, 2008
At the time of this writing, it will have been more than a year and a half since Ang Bandang Shirley first laid down their Christmas track entitled Christmas Lights, officially starting the recording period for their debut album under Terno Recordings which is due out on October 2008. It’s pretty safe to say that Love One Another evolved along with the band to better accommodate their needs as time passed, which is evidenced by the upgrading of gear and even the DAW midway into the recording sessions which spanned the whole of 2007, making it a memorable year indeed for the studio and the band in particular. Read more
How to become the coolest teacher, ever
August 2, 2008
My first job, fresh out of college, was a preschool teacher. I didn’t last a month. The class started at 7 a.m. and we had to sing the same nursery songs every day and dance the same Barney and Friends choreography.
Music: Ang Bandang Shirley – Sa Madaling Salita
July 28, 2008
Freelance: Tips for Musicians
July 18, 2008
photo credit: Fringe_2
There’s nothing more rewarding and satisfying than earning income doing what you love doing. For musicians, playing onstage and in the studio becomes a livelihood that, when well managed and planned, has the potential to become a stable and reliable source of primary income.
Unfortunately, being a session or freelance musician can be tough, especially if you’re just starting out. Here are some tips from other blogs that I’ve come across which might make things a bit easier:
12 Survival Tips for Freelance Musicians
Tips for Working as a Freelance Musician
If you’ve got a freelance/session musician tip post or have come across one, feel free to notify me so I could add it to this list =)
Swissy Debut Album She Smiles in Stores Now!
July 3, 2008
After more than a year, Swissy’s debut album under Terno Recordings is finally out! The perfect soundtrack to any rainy day, the 12-track album by Filipina-Australian singer songwriter Christina del Mundo is filled to the brim with carefully arranged instrumentation and captivating vocals that sits comfortably in between your A Camp and K’s Choice collection. Recorded at Chris Wilson Recordings in Australia and Love One Another Studio in the Philippines, She Smiles is an amazing debut that manages to hold off on pretensions and focuses instead on lean, meaningful lyrics sung by Christina with her excellent vocal control. Don’t miss out on this one!
Available at all Astrovision, Odyssey, O Music and Fully Booked outlets!
