Friday, August 14, 2015

Graphix nouveaux - 140815

Sponsored by "Recently Played".

Spent the morning designing the graphics for the album. I found a public domain image from Wikipedia Commons which really fit (fitted?) the bill for a variety of reasons and I think I have come up with a really striking design for the cover. It may not be to everyone's taste, and I am thinking of offering an alternative cover image with the download for those who might require it.

And in spite of all the pictures that I took over the last few days, I ended up only using one, from the first photoshoot. I have been using it as my Facebook profile pick for a day or two. No-one has died, that I am aware of...

So that's a big hurdle surmounted. I'm looking at a release date in early September, after I come back from vacation. And I have a busy few days over the weekend, so you won't be hearing from me for a little bit. Nothing to worry about - I'm sure I'll be enjoying myself. The company will be good anyway...;-).

Regards,


djp

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Photoshoot 2 - 130815

Sponsored by "Talking Heads".

Did another session this morning - out in the backyard this time - again with the Canon camcorder.

Technically, the pictures came out very well and I am pleased with them - but I still don't have my cover...

I have two options - I have found an image on Wikipedia that would do the trick, and thematically would tie in with the covers I've done for the EPs, or I could have no image at all - just text. That option is very striking and compelling, but I think it would be out of step with the design theme, so I will go for the Wikipedia image if I can make it work. Or another one...

Other photos in the shoot can be used for the "inside" (if such a thing exists these days) of the album sleeve (if such etc.) and in the press kit and they will be fine.

Design work for tomorrow then...;-).

Regards,


djp

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Photoshoot 1 - 120815

Sponsored by "Music (random)".

Did a quick photoshoot with my old Canon camcorder.

Did the session in my garage, but unfortunately the light wasn't great so everything looks duller than it should.

I've tried a few photo editing apps, but I can't get things quite the way I want them. I'm not sure if I can get away with the results on artistic grounds, so it looks like another session is one the cards - this time in the open air. Might have a go at that tomorrow, weather permitting.

Ah well - all in the interest of practice...;-).

Regards,


djp


Tuesday, August 4, 2015

You Have My Heart Scalded EP - 040815

Sponsored by "Music (random)".

And here it is, in all its splendour...



 Four tracks:-
  • YOU HAVE MY HEART SCALDED
  • I CAN EXPLAIN...EVERYTHING
  • FLOATY FLOATY
  • YOU HAVE MY HEART SCALDED (instrumental demo).

Something for everyone (hopefully...).

Busy doing promo on it now, as I type...

Hope you enjoy it!

Regards,


djp