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Few Last Words

2008-06-28T00:29:00.001-06:00

So I don't know what's happening anymore. With any of us. I mean, I know what I've been doing but that's just a third.

Hands please? I would like an answer.

Lets

2007-11-03T19:26:00.000-06:00

Keep it real, kids.

We'll be back better than evah.
With a few surprises too.
Thanks for the undying support.
You make us.

Untitled

2007-07-09T13:55:00.001-06:00

So I guess we forgot to mention that the band is going on a hiatus, since we're split apart and doing so much. Kind of. See the exciting thing is that Mel and myself have the opportunity to record a few songs, probably in August. Exciting, isn't it? So it will probably be a four/five song Cd, making it an EP, so I have to figure out one more song to write if it's going to be a five song EP. All exciting stuff though. I'm going to be playing the guitar, bass, and doing vocals and bgv's while Mel does the drums and some other vocals and bgv's. Not sure about keyboards yet, my uncle (who's house we're actually recording at) said that he would be glad to do that if we want some, not sure if that offer is still up though. He's also producing it. I might ask my friend Lizzy to play violin for a song, when I see her at camp, but I'm not sure yet what song would have the violin.... maybe candy hearts since it was made for a wedding... that would be amazing.

Till Later,
Beth

Only One

2007-05-27T21:57:00.000-06:00

So as the title of this post suggests, this is the only post of May. So far anyway but it will likely stay that way. We've been busy with work and school since those nasty finals are sneaking up on us. But here's what we are up to:

Beth: Finishing up lyrics to some songs that I've been desperately trying to finish for the last few months. These include a song about self discovery, love, heart-break, and death. Yup. And then I've also been figuring out a song acoustically as well. Which is also the title of this post. It's brilliant so far and I made the chords simple which makes the words better so that's what to listen for. The whole point of the song.

Mel: I have no clue. She can edit this post and fill this in.

Sarah: Has a guitar/choir concert at her school this coming week. She invited a few of you luckies to it, so be there and bring a square... or $2. That would be a better way to get into it. I bet she's pumped for it.
*Yeah slightly pumped but also nervous. Also been trying to get this song and poem ideas down on paper. Not working so much. Also attempting to get the bass again at least for a little while*

So I'll leave it at that for now since I have school tomorrow and its running late.

Beth

I Kissed Dating Good-bye

2007-04-19T20:39:00.001-06:00

Well lately we haven't really gotten a chance to practice, although at youth group we ran through a couple songs. Mostly just Crushes and Needed angel. So we probably should practice more.

Lately I have had a tune in my head for a song. Pretty much the G chord, D chord and C chord. Although it sounds cool. And every time i play it the words are different. I should probably write them down, eh McFly?

I don't know what Beth and Mel are up to, even though we live in the same house. Ironic eh?

Well heres just a little update, since we haven't had one of a little while. Hopefully Beth and Mel will post something after.

Sarah Aka Marty

Holding On

2007-04-09T11:30:00.000-06:00

I figured that I might as well update this blog with what everyone is up to musically right now:

Beth; Just played with a bunch of other people in an instrumental Easter project. It went pretty well and is a good experience to play in front of people even if I'm not looking at them or singing.
Next Thing; Writing new material (music more then lyrics but including lyrics) and getting ready to play on an upcoming Sunday at church again.

Mel; Getting encouraged to play at church. Would be a good experience for her also.
Next Thing; Hard to say. Gotta ask her.

Sarah; Was asked yesterday to play bass at church on an upcoming Sunday. However she wasn't there to get that memo.
Next Thing; Playing at church on an upcoming Sunday if she wants to (good experience, girl) and is also writing new material.

So just a short update to let you all know what we're up to.

All Dressed Up

2007-03-21T21:15:00.000-06:00

So so so, Yeah. Beth and I pretty much just Jammed and worked on our newest song. Well ran through it once. Then just played around with her pedal. It was pretty sweet.

The Bass worked with her pedal! It was AWESOME!!!
Space sounds oh-my.

Fun times.

Mixed Feelings

2007-03-13T16:37:00.000-06:00

So, like the lyric title suggests, I'm having mixed feelings about how we did at the coffee house. I'd rather not be the one to write this up, seeing how I'm always the one to do it but I guess the other two while have to post their own comments about it. Ha and Mark dropped out from it which made me feel, I don't know, a bit better since we were probably one of the youngest groups/single musicians going for it. And my guitar teacher at school was so happy when I told her that I played at one and she probably wished she could have come because she loves to support us... maybe next time then? We shall see.

So the first song [Candy Hearts] I thought went horridly. Yes, because I choked right as I started singing. Not that anyone could hear me through the mic which was as far as my face because it was sideways. However I have a few friends who said they preferred that song. What are you thinking?! Maybe it's all fine and dandy for you. But anywho never doing that song electric again, always going to be acoustic, and only at weddings/someone requests it.

Then Needed Angel went fairly well except for the fact that Sarah and myself were off key with each other a fair number of times. However we did sound good (when we were not singing the chorus) together. And we both hit a G instead of a C at the same time once XD. And we both stopped together at another point we weren't suppose to. And when we were that part sounded fantastic and I'm so glad I kept practicing that part.

However, if we end up getting serious I'd seriously consider getting our self's a lead guitarist or lead singer or rhythm guitarist or keyboardist who's a lead singer. It would make so much easier on Sarah and myself. Honestly. But that's only if we can't do this so much. Comments? Questions? Concerns? Post a comment and we'll get back to after the beep.

Till Later
Beth

Shatter and Move

2007-03-10T02:19:00.001-07:00

Righty-o. Most likely our last full fledged practice before Sunday took place tonight. After I went to Youth from work XD fun story but this is not the place *choke and cough*. So we got to practice with mic's, which we fooled around with more then we practiced XD (oh dear!) But we had our Youth group listen and they thought it was good, minus the fact that when Sarah and me sing/play together we sing off-key. However, A Capella we sing in tune, generally, minus one or two parts. And the stupid end. We have to change that dramatically. So we did. Instead of the three lines we've cut back to the last, big, main one. Yush (ha no! shut-up Sarah I know what you're thinking!) Mel sounded amazing tonight on drums despite the fact Scott kept bugging her the last time which was the best. She actually stopped then started playing right in time after she hit him XD.

Mel & I of course practiced Candy Hearts [It Will All Be Done] as well because that is our first song we will preform. Followed by Needed Angel. Tasha, Katie & Jas all were singing along when I gave them the words. And Katie said it was stuck in her head on the way home! Sweet!

And last but not least. So many friends want to come even though there's only two songs we're doing XD ohemgee crazy. One Day! Crazyness! I got to get sleep so I'm well energized for it! Or I'll go to bed earlier "tonight" Daylight Savings people!

Till Later
Beth

Better In My Head

2007-03-03T00:36:00.001-07:00

First post for March! Yea!

So. Practice tonight a youth/church was pretty good though we kept sounding off key and had to tune numerous times. But hey whatever. We also went over 'Sarah's song' (Crushes are Stupid) two or three times so we got a feel for the words and guitar. Well add the bass and drums in later but I have a feeling that song is going to powerful. Oh yeah! We sounded really good playing Needed Angel despite that we were a bit out of tune and the music is coming together nicely. I'd like to say the same about the words.

With no mic's at my house it's impossible to sing to. Which we need desperately. So we may end up having an emergency practice at the church after, well, church on Sunday. Since I accidentally ended up booking that day off of work for Mel & me XD. Then we could play with all three parts and it would fantabulous. Bwa hahaha. Otherwise we'll need the mic's on Friday and practice like freak's all night. Which would be pretty freakin' amazing.

So let me lay it all down for you new comers to this beat:

Sunday March 11
First Gig @ 7 pm
Mt.Carmel ---> coffee house ($2 a people)
2 songs (one acoustic ; one full-on band)
Excitement: very very high, very very nerve racking though too

And we still have no name *cries* but it's all good for now. We'll have a vote or something or let people suggest names to use or something.

Till Later
Beth

Needed Angel

2007-02-20T22:31:00.001-07:00

Wow... I am really psyched about the band, and how we are doing so far!
I just hope that everything goes well in the next few days, so that we can have a chance to perform!!

We worked on 2/3 of our songs yesterday (Monday) at "Band head quarters" Aka Beth's house, upstairs. It was pretty awesome. We added in the new rift and the vocals. Sounded pretty sweet! Still figuring out the drums though... They are pretty good but Mrs. I, and my mom say they need smoothing. Then we started working on the new song.. Hahaha.. Its the one we decided a long time ago that would be "my" song... Which means I get to sing... Nervous much? Yes very. About everything! This is a huge deal... Maybe I'm the only one who thinks so....

Well Laters!

Sarah (Marty)

At One's Convenience

2007-02-18T21:50:00.000-07:00

So this is a MAJOR update thingy.... kind of. Tonight after Focus [on Worship] we talked to a bunch of our friend's then Michelle, who happened to find out we were starting a band, told us we could play some of our songs at a coffee house she's [having,participating in, or setting up?] and her telling us was our invitation to come play! AHHH! Amazing! It would be our first gig and we'd only play 2-3 maybe 4 songs if we practice enough and have that many songs ready by then. For sure we'd do "Candy Hearts" and "Needed Angel" and maybe "Crushes are Stupid" if we figure it out by then. And another song if we figure it out by then too. Sweet Stuff!

Till Later
Beth (on behalf of the band though I'm sure they want to post their thoughts on this too!)

Turn Around

2007-02-16T18:24:00.001-07:00

Not much happened today. No Youth so we couldn't practice there. But Sarah came over (and is still over at this point in time). So Mel and me played with the guitar and drums to the song and it actually sounded pretty rad. Then she played and I did this cool riff which might be the makings of one of our next songs. Yush, in the words of Sarah. And Earl is a bum because he wouldn't let us go over and pick up the bass (for reasons we know. and you therefore do not.) But I can't wait to see how the song comes together and then with the lyrics?! It will most hopefully and excellently be amazing. But of course. And so before Sarah leaves we both say...

To The Batmobile!

Till Later
Beth (and Sarah)

Candy Hearts [It Will All Be Done]

2007-02-10T02:03:00.000-07:00

Another totally drained night. Not so much from Youth and its occurrences but because its so dang late. But anywho, we practiced again tonight and figured out where to but certain 'other' chords to our song and added a new line of chords as well. And it sounds pretty spiffy. However, we didn't get a mic working, seeing as my key only opens the computer, not the sound system itself (boo). But hopefully Mr. T will let us use one or two mics just so we can test out our song.

I also ended up doing an acoustic side for the "groupies" tonight. The song I wrote for Tynan and Jordan for their wedding last July. Which is the title of this blog post. And because our "cafe" them downstairs for Youth had candy hearts. The story behind the song is quite interesting and somewhat amusing really) I really could have used a mic because I was pretty quiet for the first two verses (oh the unfamiliar! Mel usually would sing the first two) I blame Sarah for turning me up when I had my amp set fine enough to at least hear 50% of the lyrics. But it was all good except that I cut out a chorus repeat and solo. Then I messed the very end up. Three strings and i strummed them instead *whacks head* but it sounded fine except I totally screwed myself up and over. But no one (except maybe a few Millseses and my mom who happened to listen) would be any the wiser.

It's now 2:14 and I need sleep
Till Later
Beth

Afternoon Impulse

2007-02-03T01:15:00.000-07:00

So I'm totally drained but tonight was our second 'practice' though it was more of a 'show-everyone-our-song-so-far' night because we jammed at Youth which was also rad. It sounds good but will be much much better with the lyrics and awesome even with the drums later. Yes. So it's already 1:20 and I need sleep.

Till Later
Beth

(PS I'm thinking each blog title starting with this one will be a song title of ours)

First Post Nothing Fancy

2007-01-30T15:46:00.000-07:00

So so so yeah. Our first "practice" was today and Sarah is making me laugh about getting run over by trains. But we bought "her" bass today and we were getting our heads wrapped around some stuff I guess you could say. We'll probably practice again on Friday night at Youth and fun fo shoo stuff like that.

Today is the birth of the band, becoming more then just a thought or a dream, but actual reality.

Till Later
Beth (& Sarah)

(And Sarah will end up practicing in her room at night because she's rad like that)