New ambient/chill groove: Elephant Gathering
I’ve started composing in a new genre of ambient dance tracks. Here is a preview sample of the first fourth of the whole track. When I finish it, I will release it for sale as a download.
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This is my second project called “Elephant Gathering” (the first was “You Are Loved,” still due to be fully released).
This track could be used for many different applications. I’d like to know your thoughts. Is this something you would add to your iTunes collection for background music? Or do you feel called to add your own sound to the mix? What influences do you hear in this piece? Leave your comment here.
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Blessings of harmony,
Catherine
New audio sample: Right Here Now v2.0
Michael Logue and I have put in some more hours on Right Here Now, the track we are submitting at the end of this month for the Lilith Fair Contest on OurStage.com. Give this new version of Right Here Now a listen and let us know your thoughts here on my blog. Last time we posted a sample, we got some great, practical feedback from Barry Friedman (shorten the intro.) and Julie Maria Madrona (less reverb on the vocals). Thanks for listening and sharing the production process with us! Here is the new sample of Right Here Now (version 2):
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Enjoy! – Catherine and Michael
New song sample: “Right Here Now”
I am excited to share this preview sample of “Right Here Now” with you. This song is being co-produced with Michael Logue at SunSound Studios in Grass Valley, CA. Enjoy the expanded slow rock feel with vocal harmonies and lyrics that remind us to stay present.
Tomorrow at the See Jane Do Passion into Action Conference, I will be performing this song live shortly before 1pm.
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This song is going to be on the next album, scheduled to be released on 2010.
Lyrics:
Sometimes she speaks without making a sound.
Sometimes she screams so loud it shakes the clouds.
Oh, but she’s right here now.
Sometimes I feel like a ghost in this town.
Sometimes I feel like an angel flying around.
Oh, but I’m right here now.
Sometimes he floats away from the light.
Sometimes he shines like a star in the night.
Oh, but he’s right here now.
New Song Sample: You Are Loved
Here is my first attempt at making music for all you dancers out there…
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Special thanks to Michael Logue for guidance with some of the more advanced aspects of audio engineering!
New song sample: Crossing Over
I’ve been working on a song I wrote back in 1999 shortly before I moved to California called “Crossing Over.” Here is a short sample (it’s still rough!):
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New Instrumental Piece: PianoClarinetMusette #1
Feeling the muse speaking and recorded some new music tonight. Listen here:
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Catherine is podcasting! Download Catherine’s music and videos to your iPod or iPhone for free at iTunes. Current podcasts include:
- 4 videos from LadyFest 2008
- Hallelujah Lyrics video
- Recent interview with Che Greenwood on KVMR (including live performances of 3 songs from “Whirlwind Girl”, “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen and a new song (“Carol Ann”) being recorded for the next album.
Interview with KVMR’s Che Greenwood
Here is the interview with Che Greenwood recorded live in the KVMR studio on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009. Songs: Movin’ On, Carol Ann, Hallelujah, Pearl and Last Long, Blue Day.
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