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If you were one of the many Kickstarter campaign backers for the “Postcards From Berlin” project then check your email inbox today! There you will find a secret link which will allow you to download the mp3 album NOW over a month ahead of its public release. I can’t wait to hear what you think of it. Gx
I’m feeling generous so here is a nice freebie and xmas gift for you all …… the new ORAX remix of “Open Your Soul”. Simply go this link and download away. Happy xmas everyone, Gx
https://soundcloud.com/debutsounds/open-your-soul-by-debut-orax-remix
Hi Everyone
Well finally, at long last, the album is finished. It’s been a long road to get to this point and I am absolutely knackered. However, I’m so pleased and excited to have this done and I really think that you are going to love it. I kept reminding myself in these last weeks to not cut any corners and to just keeping focused on making it the best it could possibly be. I can honestly say that we left no stone unturned and obsessively slaved over each sound, mix and song. Mission accomplished :)
The next step is to visit “The Mastering Lab” this Saturday and to hear the final mixes fully processed and ready for delivery. For those who don’t quite get what “mastering” is, it’s the process when all the song mixes are analyzed and tweaked by audio perfectionists to make sure that every frequency is 100%, that all songs are the same volume and that the mixes will translate to your car stereo, iPod or deluxe home speaker system. It’s the icing on the cake and the “Mastering Lab” is the best in the business for this.
I have also just recorded a very special audio commentary that discusses each song, it’s lyrics, and production. It is only going to be available to fan club members or purchasers of the limited edition CD which also comes with a unique signed polaroid from Berlin. There are only 25 copies of this limited edition package available so if you didn’t order one, grab it at this link while you can : http://debutsounds.storenvy.com/products/11094519-postcards-from-berlin-limited-edition-signed-with-polaroid
Lastly I am pleased to share with you now the album cover for the first time. It’s dark, intense and insular just like the album itself.
Peace, Love & Mischief
Gx
Hi everyone
I am thrilled to announce that the first, new song off “Postcards From Berlin” is now available to preview! I wanted to thank you for your patience and also give you something to get excited about while we finish up the album.
It was really tricky choosing which song to give you as quite frankly they are all sounding amazing however, I eventually chose “Want” as i think it’s a really great introduction to the project. It features long-time [debut] collaborator, Cyd Claire on vocals and is not like anything you will have heard before. It was recorded in 3 different studios. We did vocals, guitars and pre-production in my LA studio and the strings were recorded at the Hansa Meistersaal (Berlin). We then did piano in the main hall and drums and vocal parts in various halls and bunkers at UFO sound studios, again in Berlin. The end result is, well …. unique! Let me know what you think please!
To download the free mp3 simply go this Soundcloud link : https://soundcloud.com/debutsounds/want-album-mix/s-IHmmC
There are only 25 copies left available of the limited edition CD which includes a bonus track and a signed polaroid from Berlin. If you missed out you can pre-order it now at http://debutsounds.com/store
Lastly, the image here is taken from the films I’ve been directing that are part of the live show projections. I’ve been busy :) Gx
The last few months have literally flown by. Always something to do for this amazing project that has grown from an idea into …. well, I’m not quite sure what it really is anymore but I do know that it’s much bigger than I ever expected. A stop gap 6 song EP that was supposed to fill a few months is now a 9 track album. A few postcards mailed from Berlin is now not only that but also a gallery collection of polaroids, a “making of” film and 9 live show original projection films. gulp. 
So the actual music is in the final stages. All the audio from Berlin has been integrated to the LA sessions and been fine-tuned to perfection. Everything except 2 final lead vocals is recorded and in the mix suite at this time. It’s been a challenge to keep going at times. You think you’ve finished and then realize that something needs work. it never stops until a deadline is enforced. Deadline is Dec 1. no compromises, no sleep!
The artwork for the postcards and album is looking fantastic and captures the mood of what I am trying to convey perfectly …. dark, insular, isolated. Same goes for the live show projections. They are all original pieces and scripts written and directed by me. I’m literally bursting with excitement as if this all comes together like I hope then its going to be amazing. Expect a new song in mid Dec along with the documentary then a single in January with a new video then the album mid Feb 2015. can’t wait to play it live!!
Speaking of “live”, you may have read that I shave been working with Chris and Janine of IAMX at their shows in Los Angeles. Well, what a glitter fest that has been – we did 4 shows in 3 weeks including one great one with Gary Numan. All super fun, dirty work. Quite what my job title now is I don’t know but I do know that I love it and can’t wait for more.
ok, back to the studio, edit bay, camera department, etc etc – non stop, til you rock :)
Gx