stupid first world achievements and successes

Jesus Christ, my new studio monitors sound amazing!!!!

  On 1/13/2018 at 8:37 PM, Squee said:

Jesus Christ, my new studio monitors sound amazing!!!!

what type?

  On 1/14/2018 at 12:07 AM, yek said:

 

  On 1/13/2018 at 8:37 PM, Squee said:

Jesus Christ, my new studio monitors sound amazing!!!!

 

what type?

 

Dynaudio BM15A

Been out of work since April and finally got a job! Well technically I have to have a solid meeting with the COO first, but it’s a terrific company in a stunningly beautiful area of the country. Already signed and returned the offer letter... PUMPED to start working again.

I'll sign anything that moves!

  On 1/14/2018 at 3:06 AM, frankbooth said:

Been out of work since April and finally got a job! Well technically I have to have a solid meeting with the COO first, but it’s a terrific company in a stunningly beautiful area of the country. Already signed and returned the offer letter... PUMPED to start working again.

congratulations!!!

  On 1/14/2018 at 3:14 AM, Bechuga said:

I'll sign anything that moves!

  On 1/14/2018 at 3:16 AM, Bulk VanderHooj said:

 

  On 1/14/2018 at 3:06 AM, frankbooth said:

Been out of work since April and finally got a job! Well technically I have to have a solid meeting with the COO first, but it’s a terrific company in a stunningly beautiful area of the country. Already signed and returned the offer letter... PUMPED to start working again.

congratulations!!!

  On 1/14/2018 at 12:14 AM, Squee said:

 

  On 1/14/2018 at 12:07 AM, yek said:

 

  On 1/13/2018 at 8:37 PM, Squee said:

Jesus Christ, my new studio monitors sound amazing!!!!

 

what type?

 

 

Dynaudio BM15A

 

 

looks nice mang 

My room mate's monitors sound ridiculously good.  Like, too good.  I feel like if I had them I'd think my mixes were finished well before they actually were.  But it probably doesn't actually work like that, you just get used to what an excellent mix sounds like on an excellent system.  Did you keep your old ones for reference sake?

  On 1/14/2018 at 7:04 AM, Zephyr_Nova said:

My room mate's monitors sound ridiculously good.  Like, too good.  I feel like if I had them I'd think my mixes were finished well before they actually were.  But it probably doesn't actually work like that, you just get used to what an excellent mix sounds like on an excellent system.  Did you keep your old ones for reference sake?

Yep, I've kept them for reference :)

My old monitors were shit though - especially for sound design because I would always mix high frequency material (such as wind) way too loud.

I've been in a "work way less than I think I should" mood for my last year of uni and so far it's working out fine. Trying to push procrastination to its breaking point. What a life

  On 1/14/2018 at 11:32 AM, Squee said:

 

  On 1/14/2018 at 7:04 AM, Zephyr_Nova said:

My room mate's monitors sound ridiculously good. Like, too good. I feel like if I had them I'd think my mixes were finished well before they actually were. But it probably doesn't actually work like that, you just get used to what an excellent mix sounds like on an excellent system. Did you keep your old ones for reference sake?

Yep, I've kept them for reference :)

My old monitors were shit though - especially for sound design because I would always mix high frequency material (such as wind) way too loud.

  On 1/14/2018 at 6:56 PM, sweepstakes said:

 

  On 1/14/2018 at 11:32 AM, Squee said:

 

  On 1/14/2018 at 7:04 AM, Zephyr_Nova said:

My room mate's monitors sound ridiculously good. Like, too good. I feel like if I had them I'd think my mixes were finished well before they actually were. But it probably doesn't actually work like that, you just get used to what an excellent mix sounds like on an excellent system. Did you keep your old ones for reference sake?

Yep, I've kept them for reference :)

My old monitors were shit though - especially for sound design because I would always mix high frequency material (such as wind) way too loud.

I really need to replace my Rokits, I swear I mix better through my $30 headphones

 

Yup - my old ones were the KRK Rokit8 and they're pure garbage compared to these Dynaudio monitors. The first thing I did when I got them installed was to listen to some old commercials I had worked on and I got so embarrassed. The detail in these new monitors is insane and it's so much easier to make a proper mix now.

One of my bands got accepted for this huge promo thing this local rock radio station does every month.  Basically they'll be putting a song of ours in regular rotation for all of Feb, and sponsoring shows we do throughout the year.  The station actually has a lot of clout with the local scene in general, so this is very good news.  It'll likely change us from a band who might get 20 people out to a show, to one that might draw a couple hundred.  It's a bit of a surprise since we're not really a rock band, but the song we sent to the station is kind of a rock song at heart, albeit with electronic programming out the ass.  I deliberately wrote it as a song that could pass off as a radio/club single, since we didn't have anything else like that and I thought it would be a fun experiment.  Turns out it worked!  Now we've got to rush to finish this goddamn album before the month of Feb is over, since that'll be the prime time for getting it out to the most people.

link the song !!!

  On 1/18/2018 at 1:45 AM, Zephyr_Nova said:

One of my bands got accepted for this huge promo thing this local rock radio station does every month.  Basically they'll be putting a song of ours in regular rotation for all of Feb, and sponsoring shows we do throughout the year.  The station actually has a lot of clout with the local scene in general, so this is very good news.  It'll likely change us from a band who might get 20 people out to a show, to one that might draw a couple hundred.  It's a bit of a surprise since we're not really a rock band, but the song we sent to the station is kind of a rock song at heart, albeit with electronic programming out the ass.  I deliberately wrote it as a song that could pass off as a radio/club single, since we didn't have anything else like that and I thought it would be a fun experiment.  Turns out it worked!  Now we've got to rush to finish this goddamn album before the month of Feb is over, since that'll be the prime time for getting it out to the most people.

That is so great! How far along are you on the LP? All written and just laying down the vox still?

  On 1/18/2018 at 2:57 AM, span said:

link the song !!!

Thanks for the interest!  I just listened back, and I hear a bunch of things I want to improve.  The station wants a good quality version stat, so I see if I can whip it into a more acceptable state by tomorrow.  Then maybe I'll share it here... I'm actually a bit self conscious about it in in a watmm context, because I'd consider it one of my least watmm-friendly songs from any project lol.  Also, the only actual radio friendly one.  I could see the watmm collective finding some aspects about it kind of cheesy, though I think a lot of you would enjoy most of our other songs.  

  On 1/18/2018 at 4:40 AM, Goiter Sanchez said:

 

  On 1/18/2018 at 1:45 AM, Zephyr_Nova said:

One of my bands got accepted for this huge promo thing this local rock radio station does every month.  Basically they'll be putting a song of ours in regular rotation for all of Feb, and sponsoring shows we do throughout the year.  The station actually has a lot of clout with the local scene in general, so this is very good news.  It'll likely change us from a band who might get 20 people out to a show, to one that might draw a couple hundred.  It's a bit of a surprise since we're not really a rock band, but the song we sent to the station is kind of a rock song at heart, albeit with electronic programming out the ass.  I deliberately wrote it as a song that could pass off as a radio/club single, since we didn't have anything else like that and I thought it would be a fun experiment.  Turns out it worked!  Now we've got to rush to finish this goddamn album before the month of Feb is over, since that'll be the prime time for getting it out to the most people.

That is so great! How far along are you on the LP? All written and just laying down the vox still?

 

We have the vocals for one song left to do + I think I want to redo guitar on one song.  And then I'll probably get really obsessive about all the production details that I thought were settled long ago, since that seems to be my MO.  I'm determined to have it finished next month though.  Hopefully by the 15th so there's still ample radio hype to go with it.

A vinyl OST I missed two pressings of is doing a third, and I didn't (but almost kinda did) miss out this time. Thank God it was so popular to demand so many represses!

[bandcamp width=350 height=470 album=2676880955 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=true track=421786166]

Not every song that I liked is on there, but considering how popular the OST is, wouldn't be surprised if a second release was planned. If I don't miss it.

edit: second First World Success: figuring out how to do Bandcamp links again. So much nicer than a YouTube link.

First attempt at home-made sausage rolls turned out seriously tasty, yasssss

Finally found a third band for my gig. Excuse me while I emit a giant sigh of relief.

Awesome! I was hoping that would work out!

Vids or pics from the gig maybe? ;O

Will definitely try!

Breakfast for dinner. Awwwww yeah!

  On 1/21/2018 at 7:27 PM, Squee said:

Breakfast for dinner. Awwwww yeah!

That's what's up! bacon, eggs and coffee for dinner for me tonight!