6/16/07 Lets get this party Started Quick-Le
Here’s the deal….
I’ve been writing an album for about the last 6 or 7 years of my life, and I don’t know if I’m going to do another album, so I want to do it right. Here’s the deal: I’m not in a band, I’m just recently married, a new homeowner, I work a daytime 9 to 5, and don’t have a lot of time or money. Regardless, I’m gonna somehow figure how to make this one badass album that ends up being heard by a lot of people.
You see, for the last 4 years I’ve been a partner in the music website www.UnderSound.com, I’ve played saxophone with dozens of artists, and have promoted all kinds of music other than my own. Well, I’m ready to promote my own music and message. I mean, isn’t that part of being an artist? Also, I think music is my calling from God, and usually when I don’t answer God’s calls bad things tend to happen. . One advantage I have over most is that I’ve received a lot of inspiration in the creation of the album and have gained a true purpose in sharing my music with everyone I can. Three years ago my wife, who at the time was my fiancé, had a vicious battle with cancer. Two major back surgeries, two sessions of chemo, double doses of radiation for over a month straight, and thousands of prayers later she defeated the cancer. This painful but purposeful experience has affected my perspective on life and my calling in life in a new way. That’s why I want to get this album to as many people as possible and raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer in the process.
How am I going to do it? Well, that’s going to be a work in progress. I’ll be using my experience and contacts I’ve gained working in the music industry for the last few years, knowledge I’ve gained through books I’ve read and websites I’ve visited, and advice from people who have “been there before.” As far as not having much money you ask? Well, I’m gonna put my bucks in the right places and use these neat things called the “Internet”, “Friends”, and “Hard Work” to make it all happen. And most importantly, I’m going to be creative as all get out and say a lot of prayers before bed at night.
Now, about why I’m even telling you this… I want you guys to come along for the ride. I want to record all this info as I go along to see what works and what doesn’t work. Each week I’ll be posting a new blog on the progress made on the Album, its promotion, and new ideas me or someone else spits out. I would love to get your advice in the meantime. I preach all the time to different bands and artists that to be a successful band or artist you have to be unique, talented, innovative, and business minded. I guess its time to practice what I preach and see if all the B.S. I’ve been speaking over the years really works. Here we go...........
Peace,
Alex J