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This was 2012… Happy New Year !
Time to look back…
In terms of music, there’s a lot of things to be happy about:
- I got 3 articles published about me and my musical endeavors in the San Diego Reader (still the largest weekly magazine in San Diego with a print of 150k+)
- Two singles were released: “Secret” debuted on KPRIs Homegrown Hour in March. “(Not Our) Ride Home” was covered by the Reader when I released its photo video on 11/2/12 in honor of the victims of a bus crash that happened in March (with mainly kids on it). Too bad 2012 had another incident where this song applies to, in the US this time, leaving too many families with a lot of questions and a lot more grief to deal with. The song is available in the “Store” tab, and a free download link is available upon request.
- A short film with my music score went from the 48H Film Project to the San Diego Film Festival, guaranteeing me an entry as “composer” in the IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base). A dance track I wrote and produced was used in another short film and its trailer won “Best Trailer” award at the 48H Film Project 2012 in San Diego.
- To top it all off, I received an award (and a little bit of cash along with it)! Every year, ASCAP gives out ASCAP+ awards to songwriting members whom have not established a significant royalty income yet, but have shown promising results in the past year (2011). I guess my entry in IMDB in the “Soundtrack” category with my song “Losing Time” (in a short film screened at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival) was part of the reason I got this award…
- Most of all, I had a lot of fun playing 28 shows, meeting a lot of great people and hearing a good amount of great music last year. More shows are coming up soon…
A lot of things happened on the personal side. Suffice to say that 2013 can be a better year in many ways than 2012 in that respect. Of course, it can always be worse.
But I’m not planning on that !
So, Happy New Year and thanks for tuning in !
Carl
Article about latest song in print! – San Diego Reader
The article about my song&video “(Not Our) Ride Home” first appeared in the blog (“Jam Session”) of the SD Reader, and is now featured in this week’s “Blurt” column of the print edition.
You can get a copy till Tuesday 12/4, and here is the link to the online version of that article.
Super cool. Thanks again to Jay Allen Sanford and the SD Reader editor team for their support of local music !
(And thanks to Steve Covault for taking this amazing picture at the Tin Can Ale House show with Colin Clyne, last Friday 11/30.)
Video Thursday: Wonderwall from Oasis (Ryan Adams) – by Megan Hope
https://youtube.com/devicesupport
In this cover of Ryan Adam’s version of Oasis’ hit “Wonderwall” local San Diego artist Megan Hope really shines. This rendition brings out the best in her vocal sound while also showcasing her guitar playing abilities. I met her for the first time in 2009 when I played my very first solo show at a little church in Golden Hill, San Diego (a very cool&intimate venue called “The Marquee”, that unfortunately was short lived). She performed with a duo called “Novel Concept” and already then her vocals were a highlight of the evening. Please listen and share, she deserves to be heard !
PS: when I run out of local artists to post about, I’ll add someone “famous”. But doesn’t seem it’s gonna happen soon :). Here is Megan on Reverbnation.
Still feels weird: Front Page San Diego Reader (Online)
I guess the only thing more weird would be seeing my face on the front page of the print edition of a magazine.
You know I released a picture video on Nov. 1st? Well, this week, the “Jam Session” blog of San Diego Reader published the story about that release “(Not Our) Ride Home”.
I went to the the front page, and much to my surprise, my picture appeared in the slide show. As in right here: San Diego Reader.
As local artists, we’re really fortunate to have such supportive press in town!
Now go read the article: link to the article with music video !
PS: The track itself will be released soon (free download for email subscribers). The article appeared in the online edition of the San Diego Reader (150k+ circulation)
Page on this website with the video and story.