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this is so out of my element at points. i forget that im not restricted by a record label or pop formula. this is definitely a growing point in my musical life, i feel as an artist i am exploring into the depths of music without getting arty for art's sake. we came up with an idea on the song 'sheet music' to set the mic up right on the piano so i in essence sing right into the piano. we put books on the pedal so that the piano would hold every note i sang. the outcome is lush and noticeable. when you hear the song you will pick up on it. i really enjoy working with aaron, he has an ear for music and knows where i want to take this music. i have had a lot of cool people hanging out around me during this process. john bucklew, franc, lamar grey, travis mitchels, racheal and racheal, jack, drew, nichole, etc. thanks guys for the support and free coffee.
-estaban

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Anonymous said…
i would give so much to be with you in that studio right now. You and Aaron are 2 of my all time favorite vocalists and lyricists. I wish I could be there and hopefully will get the money to fly you to NE Ohio.
3:03 PM
lulu lovecake said…
you opened your journal to the blog...i feel so lucky.
4:44 PM
Anonymous said…
The pictures are awesome. I can't wait to hear the record. I'm really looking forward to hearing the redone version of 'sheet music'
I think the mic set up will make your voice sound even more amazing than it already is. Thanks for the updates. Keep posting awesome pictures!
5:36 PM
Anonymous said…
didnt know you wrote music...cant wait to hear
5:41 PM
Anonymous said…
really looking forward to hearing more of your work.
11:13 AM
Dutch not German is said…
I am loving the amazing pictures. They add a lot of depth as we watch you develop the album. Prayers as you try a new thing!!
12:41 PM
Sasha said…
When you sing into the piano... say yo're singing an middle C, you should try holding down the two C's above that (not play them, just make it so the string is open.

I think that would sound really cool.
2:34 PM
MH said…
I love that piano you keep taking pictures of. It looks like it'd be amazing fun to play on. Love pianos.

It sounds like things are going amazingly well--I'm so glad!
10:15 PM
Anonymous said…
thats a really good idea...i gotta try that sometime (after i get my paino tuned...lol).
look foreward to hearing the trax.

-p
4:08 AM
Anonymous said…
stephen,
great job. it is all very incredible.
this has got to be great-- (sounds like)reconnecting with some of what you really want right now....
have at it, bro.
peace on earth.

sarah w.
12:56 PM
Unknown said…
mmm...nothing beats free coffee.
11:11 PM
Anonymous said…
hey man. i think awhile back you sent me a request on myspace cause you were asking for a designer and my friend jessica morgan told you about me? haha. that was awhile back so im not sure if you will remember. but im still very interested. if you are. my email is surfingdude2@aol.com or my myspace is www.myspace.com/deathtoasalesman well hope to hear from you soon. take care!

-everett
1:16 AM
Anonymous said…
sounds like things have been going great! whats been going on recently? keep us updated.
3:28 PM
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