Early Releases

We've been practicing for a little over two months and are excited to have a set nearly complete. I purchased a Zoom H2 recorder from Full Compass, and I highly recommend it to anyone. It has incredible sound quality for live performances, at an extremely affordable price ($200 USD). We're pretty pleased about how things are shaping up, and looking forward to gigging and getting into the studio and recording.

Three tracks, "Time Runs So Fast", "Little Child" and "Tantalus" are now on the site. If you don't know the story of Tantalus, you should investigate that one. A bit dark, though it's the notion of the pursuit of those things that seem unreachable that struck us about the myth. Jerry and I co-wrote the music to "Time Runs So Fast" and "Tantalus", and "Little Child" is solely Jerry's. The majority of the songs are Jerry's, though we have all influenced and shaped them. Tim (the awesome drummer) is a vital contributor to the music and adds those nuances that make a song great. From the guitar hooks and well timed breaks, to the endings that leave you waiting for more, Tim's input has been invaluable.

These early takes are for us to work from, and to help us recruit a bass player. There's bass on all of these songs thanks to Bill, who already has plenty of commitments of his own. Little Child and Tantalus are begging for a guitar solo. They will come. The melody on Tantalus is also likely to evolve, as well as vocal layering. Tim has added considerably in that regard as well. Some of the guitar lines on other songs sound of early R.E.M., and along that line we've explored the call and answer vocal layering. It is a considerable element to our sound.

Let us know what you think - your comments are appreciated. Watch the site, as we will be posting lyrics and more stories soon.