CD/DVD Releases: Colie Brice Releases ''Luna Muse Vol. II''
"Luna Muse Volume II is my latest batch of crazy tunes and soundscapes," writes Colie Brice of his new album, available via CDBaby and iTunes. "Most of this stuff was recorded between February 5 and August 27, 2007. These are primarily lo fi (or shall I say co fi), experimental, and spontaneous recordings. The idea is to just let it flow and use technology to take a snapshot of my art, not have my talent be enslaved to the recording equipment or process (that and I'm reckless, crazy, and lazy.)
"I prefer the natural presence inherent in spontaneous recordings and don't mind a little pick up noise from my guitar or the dog barking in the background. In my opinion, it gives the recording more warmth and organic tone. The irony is that I spent seven years of my life working at audiophile record labels (thus my journey from mofi to lofi to cofi)! Don't get me wrong... I enjoy high fidelity productions and I do love and appreciate great sounding gear (musicdirect.com), but that whole scene too often felt pretentious and elitist for my tastes and perspective. People spent way too much time jerking off over impedance issues with their interconnect cables and not enough time enjoying listening to the actual music itself.
"[...] Please note that this collection of music will only be available through digital outlets. I really don't see the point in making CDs anymore. With downloads people can mix and match the tunes they like the most from various bodies of work and it's better for the environment.
"By the way, it always surprises me which tunes sell the best. It is rarely what I would guess or even prefer. People have such eclectic tastes and opinions. Its been a huge learning experience for me. I used to judge my stuff and avoid releasing anything I thought was too corny, or personal, or sloppy or had some other self attributed negative characteristics. Now I just record the good, the bad, and the ugly and let the chips fall where they may.
"Life is too short, you have to be brave, you have to face fear, and you have to take chances. In the end, its all we have...
"Thanks for listening, please buy a few tunes if you like what you hear, I could definitely use your support."
Read track by track descriptions at Colie's CDBaby page.
[Source: Colie Brice, Creative Entertainment Organizer (CEO), AERIA Records
