I had a good time, think it's the first time in years I didn't play any gigs at all over the long weekend. This left time to indulge another of my passions:getting covered in shale watching Stock Cars!! I won't bore you with all that though as you'll think I'm quite sad.....or am I too late?
*The new single is ready to go anyday now:I'll be brave and say this Monday the 24th-watch this space! It features a new version of 'Cold Cold Day' and the b-side 'Life'. 'Cold, Cold Day' has been remixed by Ian Catt, producer and bassist for Saint Etienne amongst many more things. Please visit his website at http://freespace.virgin.net/ian.catt/
The B-side is an acoustic song, musically a dedication to the late Tim Rose. Tim was an extremely influential songwriter/performer born in America but perhaps more recognised in Europe. His most famous work was his arrangement of 'Hey Joe' which was later recorded by Jimi Hendrix. I was lucky enough to see Tim perform live in Leeds only 5 months before his death in 2002. He played the whole set on a 12-string acoustic guitar and his delivery of 'Hey Joe' will always live with me. www.timrose.net/
I've tried to capture some of that atmosphere in the track. Paul Flieshman played the guitar part with all strings detuned a semitone(in case you were wondering!) and I think, being a Hendrix fan, he got the vibe spot-on. You may also hear a quick flash of 'Hey Joe' in the song somewhere! Thanks also to Cath Goldsbrough for providing a moving, evocative lyric.
There's even some fantastic artwork to go with the record.
This is Encaustic Art by Anna Moore. I know absolutely nothing about art but I think this type of work is beautiful. It basically involves the use of wax melted by an iron. However it is done this pic is perfect for the song and so much better than a photo of me I'm sure you'll agree!The single will be available in a number of guises:-
- As limited edition CD, featuring all the artwork and nifty vinyl-finish cds! Copies obtainable by contacting me and a number of web-based distributors (details to follow shortly).
- As mp3 download. You will be able to purchase both tracks individually from www.soundclick.com/pauljeffery and also other similar music community sites to be announced.
- For free! I will be giving away some copies, further info to follow!
'Cold, Cold Day' is taken from the forthcoming album (as they say!). It will feature 12 tracks and is nearly ready.
That's all for now, I'm off to wash the remaining shale out of my ears :)
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