Meh heh...

So, spent 5 hours on the CD last night. Final touches, mastering, levels. I was stuck doing it alone, because Tony's stupid apartment kicks him out a week early AND he got locked out, so he couldn't move right away. Half of the songs are done done done, like really done. Like, won't be touched any more, because the are - done. The other ones just still need little things here and there, but are pretty much squared away. Tony and I are going to completely redo 'Fighting September'. We just aren't satisfied with the original take. But being anal about things can have its upside. For one, you guys will enjoy listening to it much more.

One thing is for sure, I definitely have a respect for the production aspects when it comes to music. We think playing and writing songs is hard, wait till you have a shot at recording and producing it. It's a real pain, your never satisfied, and there are a million things you have to learn (tricks and tips) and it takes FOREVAH. I mean, I wanted to be done in May, and here we are months later still rushing to finish it up so we can send it for packaging on time. I'm definitely pressed for time. Managing a band (because we don't have a manager) and putting time and money into it is a tough deal. Don't get me wrong, I actually love it - I feel so accomplished. It's like having your own business and figuring things out. It brings responsiblity to a new level, and you are kind of forced into it, so you can't get away with shirking it at all (which is important for me). But it is hard work, just like any job. I don't think people really see that side to it often. They just think it's a bunch of goofing around and having a good time.

But with the school semester getting under way. Our goal is to get the new Freshman crowd into our music. We will have to bump advertising, toss out free Demos and information. We need to get in touch with the masses. We are all about the fans. 100% at this point in our careers. We believe in doing this for the people who listen to us, and offer us their time. And we love it. So, things to do list now, and then I'm done:

1. Finish CD this weekend (including artwork)
2. Monday, send out CD for packaging
3. Practice, practice, practice
4. Run around and book shows for fall semester (RELEASE SHOW #1)
5. Advertise and sell CDs
6. Get to know people in the industry, and other bands to play with
7. Always writing new stuff =P