Spoke Cards

This is what working in high fashion has done to me.

Quiet River

Since we are no longer a band, I should post these recordings. Paul will still continue to write music, but until he moves to New York, I cannot work with him. But if you click below, you can listen to the most current mixes of what was supposed to be 'Lazuli.' This is my most professional production to date, with me engineering and co-producing with Paul. Enjoy.

Quiet River Myspace

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My first video since moving to NYC.

Quiet River

Things are winding down, but we are still working on the album. It will be finished. Until then:

Quiet River Myspace!

Listen to Zotis, please. Anchor will be finished this week.

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This is a new take on some old footage. I'm working on a new bike video, but I need to stop using video as a crutch for my work. I enjoy working with video, I just need some help with creating the video.

Radio Show 1.10

This past week I played a selection of Opera from the composers Philip Glass and Steve Reich. I started the program with the first scene from Glass's Opera "Einstein on the Beach" entitled "Train 1." I then followed that with excerpts from the first act of Steve Reich's Opera "The Cave." Both of these are two very interesting pieces, with Glass's work being an homage to Einstein, and Reich's a recognition of a Mosque and the questions of religion.

I finished the program with a piece by a good friend of mine, Brian Petuch. Brian and I both recently graduated from FAU together and he has taught me much about composition. I played his piece "The JR Line," which can be found here.

This Friday I will unfortunately have to miss my show because I will be traveling to New York for Amanda's birthday. I'll be back for my show the following week, May 8th.

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Some new music from this morning. This is a collection of videos from Amanda's journey through Italy.

Radio Show 1.9

So I had a little help with my last show. I was joined by two other Owlradio DJs to create a nice Friday afternoon playlist:

DJ Highlander:
Bob Dylan - Wigwam
David Bowie - Golden Years

DJ Furr Real:
Otis Redding - (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction
Queens Of The Stone - Sick, Sick, Sick
The Verve Pipe - Photograph

Myself:
The Specials -Ghost Town
Television -See No Evil
Weezer - El Scorcho

Don't forget to tune in this Friday, 1 to 2 PM, OWL Radio.

Quiet River on Vimeo

Quiet River (formerly Quiet River High) has posted a nice collection of live videos on their new Vimeo Channel,

Quiet River!.

All of these videos were filmed by my girlfriend, Amanda McCleod. Amanda also has taken a large amount of our live photos, which can be seen here. Thank you Amanda for your generous support.

As far as the new Quiet River album goes, we are making great progress and will have a few songs done this weekend. Stay tuned for some new music in the coming week.

Radio Show 1.8

Today's show. 90s Hits!

R.E.M. - Losing My Religion
Third Eye Blind - Semi Charmed Life
Soundgarden - Spoonman
Gin Blossoms - Hey Jealousy
The Goo Goo Dolls - Name
Bush - Everything Zen
Counting Crows - Mr. Jones
Oasis - Supersonic
Collective Soul - The World I Know
Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
Semisonic - Closing Time

I am half proud/half ashamed of this list, but whatever, it's just music.

As always, every Friday afternoon, rain or shine, 1 to 2 PM, OwlRadio. Thanks!

Radio Show 1.7

Here is the list from my 04/03/09 show:

Chromatics - Hands In The Dark
Venice Is Sinking - Ryan's Song
Telekinesis - Coast of Carolina
Chad VanGaalen - City of Electric Light
CFCF - You Hear Colours
The Tough Alliance - Hung Up On A Dream
John Cale - Paris 1919
Naptunes - Smile Away
Vampire Weekend - The Kids Don't Stand A Chance (Chromeo Remix)
John Cale - Child's Christmas In Wales
Department of Eagles - No One Does It Like You

I'll post my show from today a little later. As always, every Friday, 1 to 2 PM, OwlRadio.

Radio Show 1.6

Here is the playlist for the show I had earlier today about contemporary classical composers and minimalist composition. My show is only an hour long, so unfortunately I only had time to play three pieces:

Terry Riley's "A Rainbow In Curved Air."
Steve Reich's "Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices and Organ."
Terry Riley and John Cale's "Church of Anthrax."

As always, every Friday, 1 to 2 PM, Owlradio. Thanks for listening.

Radio Shows 1.0-1.5

Yes, I am still currently a DJ at OwlRadio, however, my visits to the station have become more infrequent. But if you are listening at OwlRadio on Fridays between 1 and 2 PM, there is still a good chance that I will be playing some music. I was only really proud of my first show, which I played some new music of 2009. The other shows were pretty much thrown together: A latin jazz show, a soul/funk show taken from Motel de Moka, and an all MJ show. I promise some better material in the future. Thanks for listening!
And you can always check out Amanda's show from 6 to 7 PM on Thursdays, Robert's show on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 PM, David's show from 5 to 6 PM on Wednesday's, and Nathan's show on Wednesday's from 2 to 3 PM.

Crayons A.D.

I recently posted two new tracks on the Myspace. One entitled Brown, and one entitled White. I hope to follow these tracks with three more shortly. The concept of these compositions is juxtaposition, in all forms. They were interesting to write, to say the least.

On a side note: I am still currently working on the new Quiet River High album. We are in the process of tracking vocals, but have been hindered by a potential injury to Paul's throat. Nothing serious, but it has delayed the process significantly.