Hey folks,
just a quick blog that i felt i had to post.
Guess its more personal tonight, emotions hey haha...
Ive been working hard on the movie soundtrack that I've been commissioned to do, it's amazing how much I'm learning about myself. How my influences are unintentionally coming out, it's a really strange feeling...
It's hard to explain but I want to use this blog update to try haha, I mean that's what these are for right?
I was asked by a production company a couple months ago to compose some music for a short (40 minute) movie, the genre is to be 70's western ...
So I took to the home studio and began composing some pieces, as many of my closest know... I'm a stickler for getting demos right and pretty much as the final pieces will eventually sound, the production team loved the demos and really felt they would be good enough to use. Obviously I had to explain "that's nothing, wait until i have these finalised"
So I'm sat here now recording the finals and searching for a little inspiration, listening to some Ennio Morricone and the strangest thing happened.
I begin to realise how my subconscious knew "70's Western" meant "Ennio Morricone" all though he wasn't at the forefront of my thoughts when I began drafting compositions for the soundtrack.
Proof of how powerful the human brain is and can be, as the compositions fell down to me from the ether they would grow in a way almost dictated.
How I knew they would need whistles, trumpets, choral "ooohs" and "ahhhhs" is something my subconscious dreamt up through past listening experiences and influence.
All I knew is that it sounded right, it sounded integral and intentional.
I've always had respect for composers such as Ennio, even more so now.
These guys were and still are innovators, back then they had far less influence than we have today.
Of course, their ideas are influenced but not in the same way.
They took genres they were in love with and then pushed the boundaries with them, something that is lacking so much in today's music industry.
I feel a little like I'm also falling under the influence, even without knowing I'm replicating a genre that's of another generation.
I just hope the added spice that is "me" will be coherent, almost obvious to the listener.
I guess that's what I hope will come out of me, not in a way that's forced either but with conviction and absolution.
Well..,
That's about it (gotta get back to it)
As I've said before...
These blogs are an outlet to just blab and blab on about things and get them off my chest.
If anyone should read them and gain insight or "Enlightenment" then that's cool haha.
As long as you and the people around you are well, that's what matters most,
Peace and love as always,
Lucky :-) xx
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Monday 22 October 2012
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Music & The Future
Hi all,
Ive been reflecting on many things and I've decided to focus on doing a lot more for charity, so many people out there need our help and support and i never see enough help from musical circles.
I have to be honest and say the Full Circle Experience has been a big influence on this decision, the way every single member pulled out the stops to get the song recorded and finance everything.
All of it is so selfless and that's really special, everyone going to every length to make it happen.
It also proves how we can do a lot more with the power of music, its just dedicating the time and some effort. I really don't want to waste all of my talent trying to make a £1 or £2 for myself, as a youngster i guess its about becoming famous but as I've grown older the industry has become less relevant.
I look back and often think "i have all of this music out there, what for? What was it i hoped to of achieved with it? Could i of used it to help others? Does any one really care?" lol!
I have met some amazing friends/fans over the years, many from the UK and even abroad that have supported me and my music. I could never be happier that they have shown an interest, the truth is i record music because i enjoy it. Just like someone going to Pilates or to the gym, only difference is fans don't go to the gym or Pilates to support you through a workout (probably a bad analogy there lol)
Hopefully you can grasp what I'm trying to get at here...
Ive come to realise my heart is way to big to be selfish, its no longer just about me and my music anymore....
I want to make a difference out there and I'm talented enough to do it, Ive gone through life helping many people that really don't need any help....
I may not have a great amount of money to give to charity but just like a person will use their skills to raise money so can i, if there are any musicians out there looking to raise money for different charities then that is something I'm looking to get involved in.
It would be my goal to be involved in as many groups like "Full Circle" as possible to spread my musicianship, all to raise money and help those out there that need the support.
I really am touched by the charity Me & Dee and i hope to be involved with them and with Full Circle in the future, i know i have the time to help many more charities out there too though.
Its funny.... I've never be one to take compliments from people, its an awkward thing (maybe its an insecurity i don't know?) but when people say "You're one of the greatest guitarists in the world" or "people would give anything to be as talented as you" i often think.... "Are they really talking about me, do they see me as a product of self indulgence combined with an internal Ego?" lol!
I'm not saying i want to do more for charity to prove I'm not a selfish a'hole lol, its just... if the compliments "were" true then surely i can use it to reach out to people and get them involved in helping and supporting those in need.
If i was locked away in my room for most of my days writing and recording i would be happy, i enjoy music on every level and composing/performing is a way of life for me now.
So its no skin off my nose really haha, its inspirational to have something to compose for.
Its pretty sad when you look at how the wheels turn all over the world, i never want to be caught up in any of its selfish ambitions. If anything did come of a career for me i know i would devote so much time, effort and money for good causes, it would be so easy for me to bang out a cd that's all about me and maybe make a bit of cash and is all "Wow look at me im Lucky Singh blah blah blah" haha... Truth is it would be irrelevant since "i" dont realy interest "me" lol, donating to charity is a big significance for me now.
I'm happy to survive financially performing for people and teaching, that's all i need which is a lot more than many people.
Anyway i will stop babbling on now haha, just to say the Full Circle experience has been and will hopefully continue to be a great one. I will hope to do a lot more for others too, the future is all about helping those that need it :-) xx
Peace & Luv As Always,
Lucky
Ive been reflecting on many things and I've decided to focus on doing a lot more for charity, so many people out there need our help and support and i never see enough help from musical circles.
I have to be honest and say the Full Circle Experience has been a big influence on this decision, the way every single member pulled out the stops to get the song recorded and finance everything.
All of it is so selfless and that's really special, everyone going to every length to make it happen.
It also proves how we can do a lot more with the power of music, its just dedicating the time and some effort. I really don't want to waste all of my talent trying to make a £1 or £2 for myself, as a youngster i guess its about becoming famous but as I've grown older the industry has become less relevant.
I look back and often think "i have all of this music out there, what for? What was it i hoped to of achieved with it? Could i of used it to help others? Does any one really care?" lol!
I have met some amazing friends/fans over the years, many from the UK and even abroad that have supported me and my music. I could never be happier that they have shown an interest, the truth is i record music because i enjoy it. Just like someone going to Pilates or to the gym, only difference is fans don't go to the gym or Pilates to support you through a workout (probably a bad analogy there lol)
Hopefully you can grasp what I'm trying to get at here...
Ive come to realise my heart is way to big to be selfish, its no longer just about me and my music anymore....
I want to make a difference out there and I'm talented enough to do it, Ive gone through life helping many people that really don't need any help....
I may not have a great amount of money to give to charity but just like a person will use their skills to raise money so can i, if there are any musicians out there looking to raise money for different charities then that is something I'm looking to get involved in.
It would be my goal to be involved in as many groups like "Full Circle" as possible to spread my musicianship, all to raise money and help those out there that need the support.
I really am touched by the charity Me & Dee and i hope to be involved with them and with Full Circle in the future, i know i have the time to help many more charities out there too though.
Its funny.... I've never be one to take compliments from people, its an awkward thing (maybe its an insecurity i don't know?) but when people say "You're one of the greatest guitarists in the world" or "people would give anything to be as talented as you" i often think.... "Are they really talking about me, do they see me as a product of self indulgence combined with an internal Ego?" lol!
I'm not saying i want to do more for charity to prove I'm not a selfish a'hole lol, its just... if the compliments "were" true then surely i can use it to reach out to people and get them involved in helping and supporting those in need.
If i was locked away in my room for most of my days writing and recording i would be happy, i enjoy music on every level and composing/performing is a way of life for me now.
So its no skin off my nose really haha, its inspirational to have something to compose for.
Its pretty sad when you look at how the wheels turn all over the world, i never want to be caught up in any of its selfish ambitions. If anything did come of a career for me i know i would devote so much time, effort and money for good causes, it would be so easy for me to bang out a cd that's all about me and maybe make a bit of cash and is all "Wow look at me im Lucky Singh blah blah blah" haha... Truth is it would be irrelevant since "i" dont realy interest "me" lol, donating to charity is a big significance for me now.
I'm happy to survive financially performing for people and teaching, that's all i need which is a lot more than many people.
Anyway i will stop babbling on now haha, just to say the Full Circle experience has been and will hopefully continue to be a great one. I will hope to do a lot more for others too, the future is all about helping those that need it :-) xx
Peace & Luv As Always,
Lucky
Monday 30 April 2012
Full Circle Charity Single
Hey folks,
i know its been some time since i updated my blog space...
I've been busy with allot of things but theres something special i have been involved with and wanted to share the experience with you today.
Full Circle are a group of very talented singers (including my awesome older brother Herb Singh) that have taken the time to use their talents for a good cause.
I wont go into detail about how they were all approached and got together etc.. i will say it was an idea that was arranged by Paul Davies and Kiki Deville but you can visit www.FullCircleOfficial.co.uk for more info, the website actually launches at midnight tonight so get on over and check it out people!!
My brother told me about it when he was approached by Paul to be a featured singer, then i was asked if i would consider arranging the song and recording the music.
The track is called "I Believe" that featured in the film Honey (Jessica Alba) Paul then hit me up with a version of his own Piano and his vocal take and i used those to build up and arrange a new version of the song.
I would then start receiving more and more vocals from Paul, home recordings from some amazing vocalists involved and i was even more excited after hearing the level of talent that would contribute.
The level of talent and the age range was something i found pretty amazing, each personality and vocal style unique, many from different generations of musical influence but working together in harmony.
So... as i was working away at the final recordings both of my home studio PC's decided to give up on me, not just give up for minor repairs but actually give up to the local skip!
It was abit of a race against time at this point, fortunately i have some very good friends of mine Andrew and Steven Eastment that run a very good local studio www.TheSmashRoom.co.uk and they offered to help me out.
After losing all of my original drum tracks i had to re-record them and re-record all of my guitars and bass guitar at The Smash Rooms, Steven Eastment being there to produce and engineer the session for me. Literally a day or 2 later i had to get the files over to Blue Print Studios in Manchester for the vocal sessions, fortunately everything went according to plan with no issues.
Blue Print Studios in Manchester well, what can i say....
For 2 days the vocals would be recorded there and then the final day would be mixing and mastering the song, i was fortunate enough to spend the 1st day and the 3rd (mixing) day there.
This would be the 1st time many members of the group would meet, and the day was absolutely amazing fun. As it was a little hectic i didn't get much time to mingle and speak to everyone, it was just nice to be there though and watch everyone having such a great time.
Being sat in the control room with the amazing producer "Mr Fred Kindt" was one of the greatest experiences ive had as a musician/composer/producer myself, i totally feel at home in any studio but being sat there with someone whose worked with some of the biggest names in the industry was pretty amazing to be fair!
One of the main highlights had to be sitting there in the control room and listening to each and every vocalist do their thing, allot of pressure for many I'm sure considering some had never been in a studio before. Couldn't of been easy thinking "Shit... Rhianna etc have stood right here where I'm now and recorded some of their hits" lol!
Honestly though, every vocal take was flawless, hearing the track build up just made me feel even more proud to be part of this venture.
Well i think i will leave it there but go visit www.FullCircleOfficial.co.uk for more info about the single, the website launches at midnight tonight and you will get to hear the single before its released!!
The proceeds from the single sales go to a charity called Me & Dee at www.meanddee.co.uk Me & Dee is a registered charity established to offer and create 'special moment treats' for when time is precious, for anyone of any age with life threatening and life limiting conditions.
Of course you can donate now if you wish too, still be sure to buy the single when it becomes available too and donate again for us :-)
Its all about Full Circle today folks so head on over and show your support at www.FullCircleOfficial.co.uk
Much Luv as Always :-)
Lucky Singh xx
i know its been some time since i updated my blog space...
I've been busy with allot of things but theres something special i have been involved with and wanted to share the experience with you today.
Full Circle are a group of very talented singers (including my awesome older brother Herb Singh) that have taken the time to use their talents for a good cause.
I wont go into detail about how they were all approached and got together etc.. i will say it was an idea that was arranged by Paul Davies and Kiki Deville but you can visit www.FullCircleOfficial.co.uk for more info, the website actually launches at midnight tonight so get on over and check it out people!!
My brother told me about it when he was approached by Paul to be a featured singer, then i was asked if i would consider arranging the song and recording the music.
The track is called "I Believe" that featured in the film Honey (Jessica Alba) Paul then hit me up with a version of his own Piano and his vocal take and i used those to build up and arrange a new version of the song.
I would then start receiving more and more vocals from Paul, home recordings from some amazing vocalists involved and i was even more excited after hearing the level of talent that would contribute.
The level of talent and the age range was something i found pretty amazing, each personality and vocal style unique, many from different generations of musical influence but working together in harmony.
So... as i was working away at the final recordings both of my home studio PC's decided to give up on me, not just give up for minor repairs but actually give up to the local skip!
It was abit of a race against time at this point, fortunately i have some very good friends of mine Andrew and Steven Eastment that run a very good local studio www.TheSmashRoom.co.uk and they offered to help me out.
After losing all of my original drum tracks i had to re-record them and re-record all of my guitars and bass guitar at The Smash Rooms, Steven Eastment being there to produce and engineer the session for me. Literally a day or 2 later i had to get the files over to Blue Print Studios in Manchester for the vocal sessions, fortunately everything went according to plan with no issues.
Blue Print Studios in Manchester well, what can i say....
For 2 days the vocals would be recorded there and then the final day would be mixing and mastering the song, i was fortunate enough to spend the 1st day and the 3rd (mixing) day there.
This would be the 1st time many members of the group would meet, and the day was absolutely amazing fun. As it was a little hectic i didn't get much time to mingle and speak to everyone, it was just nice to be there though and watch everyone having such a great time.
Being sat in the control room with the amazing producer "Mr Fred Kindt" was one of the greatest experiences ive had as a musician/composer/producer myself, i totally feel at home in any studio but being sat there with someone whose worked with some of the biggest names in the industry was pretty amazing to be fair!
One of the main highlights had to be sitting there in the control room and listening to each and every vocalist do their thing, allot of pressure for many I'm sure considering some had never been in a studio before. Couldn't of been easy thinking "Shit... Rhianna etc have stood right here where I'm now and recorded some of their hits" lol!
Honestly though, every vocal take was flawless, hearing the track build up just made me feel even more proud to be part of this venture.
Well i think i will leave it there but go visit www.FullCircleOfficial.co.uk for more info about the single, the website launches at midnight tonight and you will get to hear the single before its released!!
The proceeds from the single sales go to a charity called Me & Dee at www.meanddee.co.uk Me & Dee is a registered charity established to offer and create 'special moment treats' for when time is precious, for anyone of any age with life threatening and life limiting conditions.
Of course you can donate now if you wish too, still be sure to buy the single when it becomes available too and donate again for us :-)
Its all about Full Circle today folks so head on over and show your support at www.FullCircleOfficial.co.uk
Much Luv as Always :-)
Lucky Singh xx
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