While my life may be a work in progress, I do set goals for myself along the way such as completion of chores, accomplishing projects (which sometimes sit around for a bit first, gathering lots of potential energy), and short/long-term work that I wish to do for a living. Anyone who's followed me for a while knows of my pursuit in and commitment to music (spec edm) and most likely equally aware that I am working towards a goal of teaching English in Japan. I recently came across a blurb discussing flexible careers that also pay well and I was intrigued that teaching was actually one of the options. I have always considered teaching as an underpaid and thankless job meant only for those with a passion or at least a genuine interest for such a thing. I think that reservation may only hold up to certain levels, i.e. i imagine an inner-city elementary teacher will make less than a private tutor, who will make less than an undergraduate college professor, who will make less than post secondary teacher, for instance. I am sure there is a breakdown on salary rank based on various contingencies that is more clear, but I don't have that information on hand at the present time. The article I found did actually specify a level of teaching that is more monetarily rewarding and it gave me food for thought that while I am aiming for teaching that maybe i might give consideration to seeing how far I can go in such a field (a bit of a personal challenge, as it were).
"Post Secondary Teachers
Did you know that many college teachers and university professors are retiring? You'll work on a school calendar, with summer, spring, and winter holiday vacation time if you want it. Some professors only report to campus two days a week. They make up for it by the work they do at home, but not reporting to campus every day can lead to flexibility.
You'll need a master's degree to teach at the community college level and a doctorate in your field to qualify for tenure-track professorships at four-year colleges. Positions for post-secondary teachers are predicted to rise by an exceptional 12 percent through the 2006-2016 decade. 2007 salary averages were $98,974 for professors, $69,911 for associate professors, and $58,662 for assistant professors."
Source: http://education.yahoo.net/degrees/articles/featured_six_flexible_careers_that_pay_70k.html
On a side note, I would like to reiterate that I still have no intention o giving up on music and think that pursuing teaching will be rewarding in multiple ways, including financially facilitating my pursuit in music, which is also an underpaid career field- hey, why do I keep choosing underpaid fields as career choices!?
Showing posts with label edm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label edm. Show all posts
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
radio stations i enjoy online...
itunes supplies me with some pretty fantastic internet radio stations to tune in to, but sometimes it would like to listen to something else. perhaps my tastes in music are more eclectic or diverse- or maybe as large as the itunes offering may be, it just isn't large enough. who knows?
subjection aside, i thought i would share the stations which i like to occasionally listen to (which are not offered on itunes, or that i know of as of yet). i will try to group them since my list is alphabetical, that way you can peruse by grouping. i hope you find some enjoyable stations in my list. since some of these sites offer more than one listening link and/or server, i will simply post the main page for you. by the way, i will post some pertinent links in my "Check It Out..." section on my main page here.
anime soundtrack, j-pop, j-rock, edm, etc.
these stations are basically anime related. some focus on one genre more than another. that being said, the majority of the music will be in japanese. the remainder will be either english or instrumental.
anime seed radio
http://www.animeseed.com/
animeamaze radio
http://www.animeamaze.net/
animenfo radio
http://www.animenfo.com/
armitage's dimension
http://www.armitunes.com/
kawaii-radio
http://www.kawaii-radio.net/
keiichi.net ex² extreme anime radio
http://www.radio.keiichi.net/index2.php
shinsen radio
http://www.shinsen-radio.org/
toon radio
http://www.toonradio.net/
aznv.tv radio
http://aznv.tv/?p=home
edm, alternative, etc.
the main reason i tune into these stations is for some excellent edm (electronic dance music) broadcasts. a few of these stations also broadcast non-edm-related programs, which aren't so bad if i happen to be curious enough to catch them.
lowercasesounds radio
http://www.lowercasesounds.com/
lunacast radio
http://www.lunacast.com/
wfmu
http://www.wfmu.org/
wmbc
http://www.wmbc.umbc.edu/
wmuc
http://www.wmucradio.com/
wber
http://www.wber.monroe.edu/site/html/index.php
subjection aside, i thought i would share the stations which i like to occasionally listen to (which are not offered on itunes, or that i know of as of yet). i will try to group them since my list is alphabetical, that way you can peruse by grouping. i hope you find some enjoyable stations in my list. since some of these sites offer more than one listening link and/or server, i will simply post the main page for you. by the way, i will post some pertinent links in my "Check It Out..." section on my main page here.
anime soundtrack, j-pop, j-rock, edm, etc.
these stations are basically anime related. some focus on one genre more than another. that being said, the majority of the music will be in japanese. the remainder will be either english or instrumental.
anime seed radio
http://www.animeseed.com/
animeamaze radio
http://www.animeamaze.net/
animenfo radio
http://www.animenfo.com/
armitage's dimension
http://www.armitunes.com/
kawaii-radio
http://www.kawaii-radio.net/
keiichi.net ex² extreme anime radio
http://www.radio.keiichi.net/index2.php
shinsen radio
http://www.shinsen-radio.org/
toon radio
http://www.toonradio.net/
aznv.tv radio
http://aznv.tv/?p=home
edm, alternative, etc.
the main reason i tune into these stations is for some excellent edm (electronic dance music) broadcasts. a few of these stations also broadcast non-edm-related programs, which aren't so bad if i happen to be curious enough to catch them.
lowercasesounds radio
http://www.lowercasesounds.com/
lunacast radio
http://www.lunacast.com/
wfmu
http://www.wfmu.org/
wmbc
http://www.wmbc.umbc.edu/
wmuc
http://www.wmucradio.com/
wber
http://www.wber.monroe.edu/site/html/index.php
Thursday, January 29, 2009
back-words... updates...
February 7, 2008
updates...
updates:
snocap store is set up and posted to several sites.
soundclick store is up to date.
remastered a collaborative album into a solo effort and loaded it to all stores.
set up an account with tunecore to distribute works to several online retailers.
set up accounts with shoutlife, reverbnation, purevolume, & scriggleit.
still resolving issues with last fm regarding former label association.
one thing i have learned through all this was that even though i didnt sign any contracts things quickly became legal in the end. regaining control of my rights has been a challenging process. further more, i discovered i was once again a victim of identity theft, which has been a great burden. I am working hard to make everything right and remove or gain control over all fraudulent accounts. progress continues...
updates...
updates:
snocap store is set up and posted to several sites.
soundclick store is up to date.
remastered a collaborative album into a solo effort and loaded it to all stores.
set up an account with tunecore to distribute works to several online retailers.
set up accounts with shoutlife, reverbnation, purevolume, & scriggleit.
still resolving issues with last fm regarding former label association.
one thing i have learned through all this was that even though i didnt sign any contracts things quickly became legal in the end. regaining control of my rights has been a challenging process. further more, i discovered i was once again a victim of identity theft, which has been a great burden. I am working hard to make everything right and remove or gain control over all fraudulent accounts. progress continues...
back-words... music update...
February 3, 2008
music update...
a reply from apple:
Dear Scott Cherry,
Thank you for your interest in iTunes.
After careful consideration of your application, we believe that the most efficient way to get your content up on iTunes in a timely fashion would be for you to deliver the content through one of the several digital service providers with whom we currently work.
______________________________________________
ive been approved! hooray for me! =)
music update...
a reply from apple:
Dear Scott Cherry,
Thank you for your interest in iTunes.
After careful consideration of your application, we believe that the most efficient way to get your content up on iTunes in a timely fashion would be for you to deliver the content through one of the several digital service providers with whom we currently work.
______________________________________________
ive been approved! hooray for me! =)
back-words... music update...
February 2, 2008
music update...
from snowcap:
Thanks for joining SNOCAP!
Your artist account has been created and you should receive an email message from us shortly.
Next steps:
* Follow the link provided in the email to activate your account.
* Log in to SNOCAP with your email address and the password you created during signup.
* Upload your mp3s, set your track prices and get your store on the web!
Thanks again for choosing SNOCAP. We look forward to working with you!
music update...
from snowcap:
Thanks for joining SNOCAP!
Your artist account has been created and you should receive an email message from us shortly.
Next steps:
* Follow the link provided in the email to activate your account.
* Log in to SNOCAP with your email address and the password you created during signup.
* Upload your mp3s, set your track prices and get your store on the web!
Thanks again for choosing SNOCAP. We look forward to working with you!
back-words... music update...
February 2, 2008
music update...
this from apple:
You have submitted your application. You're done!
Thank you for submitting your application to the iTunes Store.
We will review your application and contact you about getting your music in the iTunes Store. We will also keep your application on file, so there's no need to submit it more than once.
_________________________
i will be keeping my fingers crossed as i can use any avenue of sales available...
music update...
this from apple:
You have submitted your application. You're done!
Thank you for submitting your application to the iTunes Store.
We will review your application and contact you about getting your music in the iTunes Store. We will also keep your application on file, so there's no need to submit it more than once.
_________________________
i will be keeping my fingers crossed as i can use any avenue of sales available...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
back-words... introduction
*** links invalid. introduction is a culmination of information from other posts but a necessity being the first post for facebook.
welcome...
October 7th, 2007
while im bound to repeat some of this info on a subsequent basis, i would like to use this first blog to introduce myself and provide you with some important links.
most of you know me as scott, some of you know me as djsquelch, and some of you also know me also as phase shifts. my life has always been and will always be about music. i dj and produce various styles of electronic dance music, or edm. these styles include ambient, downtempo, lounge, idm, acid, minimal, trance, house, techno, jungle, breaks, dnb, hardcore, happy hardcore, gabber, industrial, avant-garde, experimental, noise, acid jazz, dub, reggae, turntablism, jazz, disco, rock, & spoken word.
a lot of this is looking familiar, right? thats because i post variants of this information just about everywhere i go where i have a chance to post an introductory blurb about myself. i like to get the word out about what i do because this isnt a hobby; it is my life and i have many big plans.
i have many places where you can find me and i encourage you to take the time, listen to everything whenever you possibly can, and add me as a friend. while a lot of my work is available for free, i do offer a lot of it for sale. if you cant afford it i understand, but if you can, i would really like to see some financial support via album sales. theyre not that expensive, actually, and you can hear it all before you buy it. additionally, the free albums may not be free forever. i have yet to determine an album is no longer free, but it is my intent to pull an album from remaining accessible for free after a certain point. my album downloads are in the thousands, but it isnt paying the bills. other ways to support me would be to hire me to dj at your parties and clubs, request owners to have me to play at venues and festivals you attend, and recommend me to your friends. i would appreciate it beyond what words could describe.
without further ado, here are some useful links:
myspace-
http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch (my musician page)
http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch2 (my personal page)
amducias records-
http://amdusciasrecords.4t.com/Page5_1.htm (my artist page)
soundclick-
http://www.soundclick.com/Store/byArtist.cfm?bandID=600809 (my sales page)
lowercase sounds-
http://www.lowercasesounds.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=19&Itemid=75 (my dj page)
i usually release an album every month. when i do, i post an announcement along with some important links. i spin live online and i am about to resume a weekly show over at lowercase sounds. they host some of my mixes, which are available for download. more mixes will be supplied soon as well as a broadcast schedule. i am proud to call these places my home. i hope you will enjoy my work and encourage your friends to listen, too. thank you for your support.
plur…
welcome...
October 7th, 2007
while im bound to repeat some of this info on a subsequent basis, i would like to use this first blog to introduce myself and provide you with some important links.
most of you know me as scott, some of you know me as djsquelch, and some of you also know me also as phase shifts. my life has always been and will always be about music. i dj and produce various styles of electronic dance music, or edm. these styles include ambient, downtempo, lounge, idm, acid, minimal, trance, house, techno, jungle, breaks, dnb, hardcore, happy hardcore, gabber, industrial, avant-garde, experimental, noise, acid jazz, dub, reggae, turntablism, jazz, disco, rock, & spoken word.
a lot of this is looking familiar, right? thats because i post variants of this information just about everywhere i go where i have a chance to post an introductory blurb about myself. i like to get the word out about what i do because this isnt a hobby; it is my life and i have many big plans.
i have many places where you can find me and i encourage you to take the time, listen to everything whenever you possibly can, and add me as a friend. while a lot of my work is available for free, i do offer a lot of it for sale. if you cant afford it i understand, but if you can, i would really like to see some financial support via album sales. theyre not that expensive, actually, and you can hear it all before you buy it. additionally, the free albums may not be free forever. i have yet to determine an album is no longer free, but it is my intent to pull an album from remaining accessible for free after a certain point. my album downloads are in the thousands, but it isnt paying the bills. other ways to support me would be to hire me to dj at your parties and clubs, request owners to have me to play at venues and festivals you attend, and recommend me to your friends. i would appreciate it beyond what words could describe.
without further ado, here are some useful links:
myspace-
http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch (my musician page)
http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch2 (my personal page)
amducias records-
http://amdusciasrecords.4t.com/Page5_1.htm (my artist page)
soundclick-
http://www.soundclick.com/Store/byArtist.cfm?bandID=600809 (my sales page)
lowercase sounds-
http://www.lowercasesounds.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=19&Itemid=75 (my dj page)
i usually release an album every month. when i do, i post an announcement along with some important links. i spin live online and i am about to resume a weekly show over at lowercase sounds. they host some of my mixes, which are available for download. more mixes will be supplied soon as well as a broadcast schedule. i am proud to call these places my home. i hope you will enjoy my work and encourage your friends to listen, too. thank you for your support.
plur…
back-words... production update...
*** i believe this entry may've already posted under another title, but it seemed fitting to post it again here after the last entry i just posted. i really don't want to get into specifics as to why i parted ways with this label. it's a terribly long story, there has been some lasting damage, and frankly i wouldn't be surprised if i were being watched occasionally for things that i may say and/or do, therefore at this juncture you will see no residual bitterness nor laundry-airing. aside from legitimate concerns, it just isn't very professional and i prefer to maintain a quiet distance. it's over and i have moved on. once things are right with my external hard drive, i will be on the path to bigger and better things, including hopefully picking up where i left off in terms of selling my work. i hope i will not have completely lost my entire fan base by that time as i've rebuilt from scratch before and it was a difficult and time-consuming process.
Entry for February 01, 2008
Today marks the end of one path and the start of a new path.
I have parted ways with Amduscias Records in search of greener pastures and broader horizons.
This means my music will no longer be available for free download at The Internet Archive.
During this time, I will be keeping my Soundclick store current.
You will be able to purchase my work there as usual.
I may also be reviving a record label I started a few years ago, Groove Rhythm.
I have several options and I will keep everyone posted with my progress as usual.
Thank you all for your continued support.
PS - While aspects of my production takes a new shape, I still broadcast weekly on lowercasesounds.com. Continue to count on great sounds from djsquelch & Phase Shifts!
Entry for February 01, 2008
Today marks the end of one path and the start of a new path.
I have parted ways with Amduscias Records in search of greener pastures and broader horizons.
This means my music will no longer be available for free download at The Internet Archive.
During this time, I will be keeping my Soundclick store current.
You will be able to purchase my work there as usual.
I may also be reviving a record label I started a few years ago, Groove Rhythm.
I have several options and I will keep everyone posted with my progress as usual.
Thank you all for your continued support.
PS - While aspects of my production takes a new shape, I still broadcast weekly on lowercasesounds.com. Continue to count on great sounds from djsquelch & Phase Shifts!
back-words... update...
*** this link is no longer pertinent...
Entry for November 07, 2007
info update: i no longer have an artist page on the amduscias site.
begin here: http://amdusciasrecords.4t.com/
Entry for November 07, 2007
info update: i no longer have an artist page on the amduscias site.
begin here: http://amdusciasrecords.4t.com/
back-words... broadcast schedule update...
*** while this link is valid, i have not broadcasted live on there since march '08 when my external hard drive died. i do have a couple of recorded mixes that circulate the playlist when others aren't broadcasting live and they are available for download as well. it is my intent to resume broadcasting on lowercase sounds asap...
Entry for October 21, 2007
i finally have a new schedule with a new station. starting 10/30/07, i will be hosting labor of love on lowercase sounds every tuesday night, 8-10pm eastern. tune in and kick back as i play deeply chilled sounds. broadcast sessions will be focused around ambient music, ambient sounds, and other chilled genres and tempos applied in an ambient nature. often resulting in delicious fusions that promote relaxation and an upbeat vibe. i already have a couple mixes posted for free download and i will have more to share soon.
check out the site, bookmark it, and get ready for a weekly adventure that will rejuvenate your souls.
http://www.lowercasesounds.com/
i will provide additional updates as changes occur.
tune in, feel the vibe, dig it.
plur…
Entry for October 21, 2007
i finally have a new schedule with a new station. starting 10/30/07, i will be hosting labor of love on lowercase sounds every tuesday night, 8-10pm eastern. tune in and kick back as i play deeply chilled sounds. broadcast sessions will be focused around ambient music, ambient sounds, and other chilled genres and tempos applied in an ambient nature. often resulting in delicious fusions that promote relaxation and an upbeat vibe. i already have a couple mixes posted for free download and i will have more to share soon.
check out the site, bookmark it, and get ready for a weekly adventure that will rejuvenate your souls.
http://www.lowercasesounds.com/
i will provide additional updates as changes occur.
tune in, feel the vibe, dig it.
plur…
back-words... update...
*** none of the links are pertinent/valid except for the myspace and soundclick links. as previously mentioned, i am no longer with a label and acid grave folded. this post is also a culmination of other posts. sadly, i barely used the yahoo360 blog at all, wasting great potential for additional exposure; i was still learning facets of self-promotion at the time...
Entry for May 14, 2007
hey there, its been a while since i last posted, but i have a number of things to share...
first off, im sorry if you cant find my broadcasts anymore. im sure this problem is not uncommon lately. i have also been affected by legal actions courtesy of the riaa, so i no longer have a home that can afford to let me broadcast sweet tunes online. i will not let this stop me. i am in the process of finding a new home who can afford to let me play...
in the mean time, i have mixes posted at http://www.acidgrave.com in the form of torrents. there are 15 active seeds currently and i will keep them up or reseed upon request as long as possible. there are tracklists with each mix.
and last but not least, i have signed on with amduscias records. i have two releases posted online for free downloads right now. you can find several free releases under the amduscias label right here: http://www.archive.org/details/amduscias
just as a reminder, i dj as djsquelch and produce as phase shifts.
current info always hits my blog first so you may want to add me over on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch
...and if you wish to purchase any tracks, you can find my shop here: http://www.soundclick.com/djsquelchandphaseshifts
i hope you all will enjoy the tunage!
plur...
Entry for May 14, 2007
hey there, its been a while since i last posted, but i have a number of things to share...
first off, im sorry if you cant find my broadcasts anymore. im sure this problem is not uncommon lately. i have also been affected by legal actions courtesy of the riaa, so i no longer have a home that can afford to let me broadcast sweet tunes online. i will not let this stop me. i am in the process of finding a new home who can afford to let me play...
in the mean time, i have mixes posted at http://www.acidgrave.com in the form of torrents. there are 15 active seeds currently and i will keep them up or reseed upon request as long as possible. there are tracklists with each mix.
and last but not least, i have signed on with amduscias records. i have two releases posted online for free downloads right now. you can find several free releases under the amduscias label right here: http://www.archive.org/details/amduscias
just as a reminder, i dj as djsquelch and produce as phase shifts.
current info always hits my blog first so you may want to add me over on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch
...and if you wish to purchase any tracks, you can find my shop here: http://www.soundclick.com/djsquelchandphaseshifts
i hope you all will enjoy the tunage!
plur...
back-words... introduction
*** none of the links are valid/pertinent except for the myspace links. this was my first post on my yahoo360 blog and it was a culmination of part of one of my myspace introductions and part of a broadcast schedule posting. i figured the combined information would be a good way to start off this blog. I've never really been much of a blogger, so most of my blogs and postings to various forums and mailing lists have been music related. considering that factor, there will be many blogs and posts i will not be transferring here as they are merely cross-posts stating things already stated and posted here. when the transfers are complete, that will conclude the back-words series of posts. i hope you appreciate the play on words, homophonic with backwards, since these are all posts from the past...
Entry for September 01, 2006
artist, musician, writer, thinker, dreamer... life is about finding a balance and being happy while youre here... my music helps me find and achieve that balance. to learn more about my music, go to http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch/.
My personal page is located at http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch2/.
i am also a photographer and traveler and have driven alone all over the united states and been to europe. i have driven to upstate new york, down to south beach miami, chicago, and i have driven to california twice; once to long beach l.a. area, and once to santa cruz. i have documented these travels a bit and every month i add about 45 more photos to my spot at http://flickr.com/photos/djsquelch/.
a lot of the time i just clicked while i was driving because of no place to pull off, but theres some good ones in there. these journeys have taken me to some intense places physically and spiritually. as much as i learned from all that i am still finding myself picking up new lessons from those experiences. life is an incredible journey. keep your eyes open and experience as much as you can while its still possible. more to come...
i broadcast regularly on a few stations online. if you are familiar with my djsquelch and phase shifts accounts on slsk, then you know what to expect... check it out:
my stations:
to listen - http://68.49.148.32:8002
to listen - http://69.143.136.14:8100/listen.m3u
for info - http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch
for info - http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch2
*daily broadcasts.
lazy station:
to listen - http://lazystation.com:8000/
for info - http://www.lazystation.com
*mondays live at 7 pm est for 5 hours.
radioation:
to listen - http://radioation.armed.us:8000/
for info - http://www.radioation.com
*daily prerecorded and live broadcasts.
for those who dont know me yet, i dj and produce the following genres:
ambient, downtempo, lounge, acid jazz, idm, trance, minimal, acid, house, breaks, jungle, dnb, avant-garde, noise, hardcore, happy hardcore, gabber, experimental, industrial, dub, reggae, turntablism, jazz, disco, rock, and spoken word.
tune in, enjoy the vibe, dig it...
thanks to all for listening and continued support.
*plur*
Entry for September 01, 2006
artist, musician, writer, thinker, dreamer... life is about finding a balance and being happy while youre here... my music helps me find and achieve that balance. to learn more about my music, go to http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch/.
My personal page is located at http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch2/.
i am also a photographer and traveler and have driven alone all over the united states and been to europe. i have driven to upstate new york, down to south beach miami, chicago, and i have driven to california twice; once to long beach l.a. area, and once to santa cruz. i have documented these travels a bit and every month i add about 45 more photos to my spot at http://flickr.com/photos/djsquelch/.
a lot of the time i just clicked while i was driving because of no place to pull off, but theres some good ones in there. these journeys have taken me to some intense places physically and spiritually. as much as i learned from all that i am still finding myself picking up new lessons from those experiences. life is an incredible journey. keep your eyes open and experience as much as you can while its still possible. more to come...
i broadcast regularly on a few stations online. if you are familiar with my djsquelch and phase shifts accounts on slsk, then you know what to expect... check it out:
my stations:
to listen - http://68.49.148.32:8002
to listen - http://69.143.136.14:8100/listen.m3u
for info - http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch
for info - http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch2
*daily broadcasts.
lazy station:
to listen - http://lazystation.com:8000/
for info - http://www.lazystation.com
*mondays live at 7 pm est for 5 hours.
radioation:
to listen - http://radioation.armed.us:8000/
for info - http://www.radioation.com
*daily prerecorded and live broadcasts.
for those who dont know me yet, i dj and produce the following genres:
ambient, downtempo, lounge, acid jazz, idm, trance, minimal, acid, house, breaks, jungle, dnb, avant-garde, noise, hardcore, happy hardcore, gabber, experimental, industrial, dub, reggae, turntablism, jazz, disco, rock, and spoken word.
tune in, enjoy the vibe, dig it...
thanks to all for listening and continued support.
*plur*
Monday, January 26, 2009
back-words... just some thoughts...
Monday, November 6, 2006
just some thoughts...
music continues to keep me on a perpetually forward moving journey.
happiness does indeed run in a circular motion and music keeps helping me pick up the pieces. i have to admit i was dismayed at the downfall of lazystation and the way things went down for various reasons, but i am glad i still have a home with radioation. i am fortunate to have their friendship. i am hopeful that this is a sign of good things to come.
just some thoughts...
music continues to keep me on a perpetually forward moving journey.
happiness does indeed run in a circular motion and music keeps helping me pick up the pieces. i have to admit i was dismayed at the downfall of lazystation and the way things went down for various reasons, but i am glad i still have a home with radioation. i am fortunate to have their friendship. i am hopeful that this is a sign of good things to come.
back-words... an update on my music...
*** not only is this account still active, but it has grown to sell all my works.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
an update on my music...
ok i dont normally post music related info on this account, but i wanted to keep a record that i had set up a soundclick account this morning, since i see that it has helped some of my friends and contacts. in less than an hour, i completely understand why it helps.
i hope everyone will enjoy this expanded sampler of my creativity.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=600809
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
an update on my music...
ok i dont normally post music related info on this account, but i wanted to keep a record that i had set up a soundclick account this morning, since i see that it has helped some of my friends and contacts. in less than an hour, i completely understand why it helps.
i hope everyone will enjoy this expanded sampler of my creativity.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=600809
back-words... new account...
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
new account...
today i created my musician's account. i am still working on it, but myspace is having some tech issues and crapped out on me before i could complete the job.
right now it has 3 songs but as soon as myspace gets editing up again i will add a fourth.
if i havent added you yet, please request to be added! :) (yes, i want you on both accounts!)
djsquelch: http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch
and right here is now: http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch2
i know this page used to have the first addy but no longer. while i was modifying my accounts at the same time today, the other account took this addy, which works well for me actually. :)
btw, tom's sposed to be our rep to help us? he never replies to my letters, so he's off my lists. very unprofessional, tom...
yeah, im broadening my cultural horizons... dig that.
new account...
today i created my musician's account. i am still working on it, but myspace is having some tech issues and crapped out on me before i could complete the job.
right now it has 3 songs but as soon as myspace gets editing up again i will add a fourth.
if i havent added you yet, please request to be added! :) (yes, i want you on both accounts!)
djsquelch: http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch
and right here is now: http://www.myspace.com/djsquelch2
i know this page used to have the first addy but no longer. while i was modifying my accounts at the same time today, the other account took this addy, which works well for me actually. :)
btw, tom's sposed to be our rep to help us? he never replies to my letters, so he's off my lists. very unprofessional, tom...
yeah, im broadening my cultural horizons... dig that.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
back-words... life derailed and blueprinting a backup plan...
Saturday, April 19, 2008
life derailed and blueprinting a backup plan...
life derailed and blueprinting a backup plan...
I have been putting off any posts til I had something more concrete to post, but there is only one thing I can offer in case anyone has been wondering: my external hard drive has died.
Because of this hardware failure, I have been unable to mix, produce, or host weekly broadcasts as I normally would. Because my external hard drive is 2tb (read 2000gb), the cheapest repair quote I can possibly get is $6,000.00. I will also have to replace the unit that died and buy and additional back up unit so this doesn't happen again.
Needless to say, I don't have this kind of money to spend all at once. It will take me time to save up for this repair. If I am lucky, maybe I can afford the repair in a year, but I anticipate it taking about ten years instead.
Either way, it will be quite some time before release any new work or mixes. I am currently working on a way to get broadcasts done using different equipment and a different medium.
If anyone knows of a cheaper way to get my repair done, I would appreciate some feedback. If anyone would like to help out financially I could set up a donations link via Paypal, however I would rather be hired to spin or have my albums be bought online.
I would be thrilled to get my life back on track again. I'm sorry this has happened. Thank you for your support.
plur...
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That was a post I made early in April, over a month after my drive had failed. By that point, I already felt obliged to say something in regards as to why I had ceased to broadcast on a weekly basis, why I was not creating new mixes and remixes, why I was not releasing new albums, and why my work had not been distributed to more online stores for sale as I had promised. I didn't have a lot of information to offer as most of the people I had been in contact with had given me very little information to go on. I like to know as much as I can and compare services before I settle on one. After all, $6000 is a lot of money to cough up and I am not about to give it to the first person I find. I need to know if I can find cheaper, the processes involved, if it's possible for me to cut costs based on options and preferences... I want to feel comfortable and confident knowing the services to be performed will be successfully done by a reliable source.
Because of the paths my life has taken, I do not have $6000 to surrender in one fell swoop. In order to pay such a price all at once, I will need to make and save that money. Unfortunately, the drive died before I could get my music distributed to more online sources. I have only a couple places selling my work now, but they are in obscure locations which do not receive as much internet traffic as where they were going to be located. Most of the work available for sale was available for free for nearly a year so it has not been selling since its availability status changed. I trust at some point the music will start selling. When it was free, it had been down loaded over 15,000 times in less than a year. So I trust it will sell again upon finding a larger audience.
Not only do I not have $6000 to afford to repair my hard drive, my original intent was to make money from my music to afford car repairs so I could have transportation for a job. Most jobs require many things, such as a degree, experience, and reliable transportation. Having tried to work without reliable transportation previously, I know it isn't a viable option when public transportation causes frequent lateness thus threatening job security. I also lack a degree despite my years of college training. Additionally, my work history is patchy, having had to take time off to help my handicapped grandparents and even live with them for a few years. My options are reduced to nothing more than minimum wage jobs or possibly an entry level company position- still requiring reliable transportation at the very least. So i can't get a job without transportation and I can't afford to repair my transportation without a job! Vicious, isn't it? So that brought me to mixing making music and selling it. I figured I would work at home on something I love which I am also capable of doing and make at least enough to afford repairs. I also had dreams of taking my goals to higher levels. I had not planned on hard drive failure thwarting my momentum. I had no backup plan to fall back on.
So suddenly I find myself in the ugly position of wondering what I am going to do. I figure music sales and dj gigs might allow my to make enough money to afford various repairs, but it will take anywhere up to ten years or longer, depending on the strength of the income. I'm not sure I can happily sit around and wait for that kind of money to roll in bit by bit. I like to be productive. I like to feel useful. I tend to measure and assess my progress regularly, so I'm fairly confident I wouldn't like to sit around and wait to have enough money. So what can I do to expedite things?
I have looked into this before; in fact, every time I consider a new job I go through the same train of thought. Most work at home options do not appeal to me. Either I have to put some money into a kit or a phony certification process which turns out to be a scam or the work is for data entry/processing or for collections services. Years ago I was on the other end of the collections services and I can tell you I hate being felt like despicable prey. I would never do that to another person. One might say I should take any job to make money just because it pays. I have never been able to accomplish anything I couldn't put my heart into. I have done data entry/processing and I won't do it again. I have a lousy attention span and when it comes to things I have no interest in, I might as well not be doing it. I also have other limitations. I had back surgery twice. My physical endurance and general comfort level just aren't very good anymore. I find it difficult to sit, stand, lift, kneel and more. I also have developed a sensitivity to light after a scratched cornea; I can assure you migraines don't go as easily as your average headache.
So what the hell can I do??? Well, endurance can be built, but sometimes it takes years to do. It has been three years since my last back surgery. I can do more things now, but I still spend the majority of my time in my bed. I has also been about as long since I scratched my cornea. some days are worse than others, but I can usually manage to be outside in bright sunlight for about an hour before my eyes are exhausted and I start to feel a migraine coming on, both of which are painful experiences. I can withstand normal indoor lighting for even longer, but it's something I generally try to avoid; I even keep my bedroom dimly lit. I figure at the very least I can try to complete a degree or two online while I am still stuck at home. Perhaps I can get into another field that interests me which would afford my repairs. Perhaps there is other work at home, or maybe temporary work (perhaps even abroad) that I can do which will allow me to afford repairs or even more. I have always felt challenged for extra money in the past. Perhaps this is an opportunity to make to make my life even better. To be honest, I have recently been looking into teaching again. The idea of teaching English as a second/foreign language appeals to me. The idea of living abroad also has some appeal and maybe one I might make it a permanent situation, but right now it's merely a consideration as I review my possibilities for completing a degree at home.
I hope this offers some clarity as to whats going on with things in my life right now. When I have more concrete information to offer I will keep you posted. Thank you for your support.
plur...
back-words... ch-ch-ch-changes...
Friday, February 1, 2008
ch-ch-ch-changes...
Today marks the end of one path and the start of a new path.
I have parted ways with Amduscias Records in search of greener pastures and broader horizons.
This means my music will no longer be available for free download at The Internet Archive.
During this time, I will be keeping my Soundclick store current.
You will be able to purchase my work there as usual.
I may also be reviving a record label I started a few years ago, Groove Rhythm.
I have several options and I will keep everyone posted with my progress as usual.
Thank you all for your continued support.
PS - While aspects of my production takes a new shape, I still broadcast weekly on lowercasesounds.com. Continue to count on great sounds from djsquelch & Phase Shifts!
ch-ch-ch-changes...
Today marks the end of one path and the start of a new path.
I have parted ways with Amduscias Records in search of greener pastures and broader horizons.
This means my music will no longer be available for free download at The Internet Archive.
During this time, I will be keeping my Soundclick store current.
You will be able to purchase my work there as usual.
I may also be reviving a record label I started a few years ago, Groove Rhythm.
I have several options and I will keep everyone posted with my progress as usual.
Thank you all for your continued support.
PS - While aspects of my production takes a new shape, I still broadcast weekly on lowercasesounds.com. Continue to count on great sounds from djsquelch & Phase Shifts!
back-words... new album available for download...
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Monday, December 31, 2007
new album available for download...
Monday, December 31, 2007
new album available for download...
Hey there,
I just wanted to let you know I have released a new album through Amduscias Records. It's called Recycled Sound. I hope you all will enjoy it. The common flavor throughout this album is ambient. This work fuses the elements of multiple genres together in a variety of combinations. You will hear layers of ambient, spoken word, and avant-garde combined in various ways. I like to fuse elements of various genres together to make new conceptual sounds that you may find thought provoking, not unlike scoring you might hear accompanying a movie or other visual presentations. The theme of this album is historical speeches and sound bites set to musical patterns which are interpretations of the mood evoked from the various speeches. As usual, I have provided front and back cover art in case you wish to burn a cd so you can have the complete album as it was intended. Thank you for your continued support.
You can download my new album for free here:
http://www.archive.org/details/AMR103
Here is a list of my work (in no particular order) on the Internet Archive. It lists all my albums and allows you to download them for free! Check it out now because they are free for only a month…
http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=collection%3Aamduscias%20AND%20creator%3A%22Phase%20Shifts%22
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…then you can purchase my albums here:
http://www.soundclick.com/Store/byArtist.cfm?bandID=600809
This will be the last album of the year from me. I will have more releases available next year. I will keep you informed on each new release. Thank you for listening.
So, who wants some free music? =)
plur…
back-words... new album available for download...
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
new album available for download...
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
new album available for download...
Hey there,
I just wanted to let you know I have released a new album through Amduscias Records. It's called Ghosts from the Past. I hope you all will enjoy it. The common flavor throughout this album is acid. This work fuses the elements of multiple genres together in a variety of combinations. You will hear layers of acid, techno, industrial, and a hint of noise combined in various ways. I like to fuse elements of various genres together to make new conceptual sounds that you may find thought provoking, not unlike scoring you might hear accompanying a movie or other visual presentations. You will notice a co-authorship on this album. This work represents a collaborative effort with Turmoil, the owner of Amduscias Records. As usual, I have provided front and back cover art in case you wish to burn a cd so you can have the complete album as it was intended. Thank you for your continued support.
You can download my new album for free here:
http://www.archive.org/details/AMR098
Here is my page at on the Internet Archive. It lists all my albums and provides a way to download them for free! Check it out now because they won't be free forever…
http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=collection%3Aamduscias%20AND%20creator%3A%22Phase%20Shifts%22
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If you would like to purchase my albums, you may do so here:
http://www.soundclick.com/Store/byArtist.cfm?bandID=600809
I'm working on another album now so I will keep you all updated…
So, who wants some free music? =)
plur…
back-words... new album available for download...
*** links no longer valid.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
new album available for download...
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
new album available for download...
Hey there,
I just wanted to let you know that a new album has just been released through Amduscias Records. It's called
You can download my new album for free here:
http://www.archive.org/details/AMR069
Here is my page at Amduscias Records. It lists all my albums and provides a way to download them for free! Check it out now because they won't be free forever…
http://amdusciasrecords.4t.com/Page5_1.htm
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While you're at it, a lot of other new work has been released through Amduscias by some great artists. You can find it all conveniently listed here:
http://www.archive.org/details/amduscias
If you would like to purchase my albums, you may do so here:
http://www.soundclick.com/Store/byArtist.cfm?bandID=600809
I'm working on another album now so I will keep you all updated…
So, who wants some free music? =)
plur…
P.S. I have not yet decided whether to sell this album. I do not want to exploit a disaster, but rather bring about awareness. If I do sell this album, the proceeds will go to a charity. If you would like to donate to a charity, here is a list of organizations all over the world: http://www.belarusguide.com/chernobyl1/chlist.htm
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