We recently did a video with Bandwidth for an acoustic version of our single "Slack Magic". It was a pretty painless process and we capped the night with a lovely dinner, some wine and or course, crisps.
IN STORES NOW#55: Morning Claws / "Slack Magic" from Bandwidth on Vimeo.
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Friday, 10 June 2011
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Launched
Since we last spoke we have successfully launched our single Slack Magic and I tried to not to melt the entire world while trying to get all the merch together. It all went pretty smoothly, better than anticipated even.
Also on the bill were Tom McShane and Third Man Theme and they were all very fantastic. I am getting excited about Belfast music again, and it has been a while but I think some different sounds are happening as opposed to the straight forward rock which isn't my personal taste.
The tote bags took quite a lot of time but also turned out a lot better than I pictured so it was worth it. I had never embroidered before but I really enjoyed it...although I think it best to not put so much work in at the last minute. I don't make a very nice person when I feel the stress. They are being sold through the bandcamp for £6 and they are probably worth a lot more considering the work but don't think people want to spend too much on tote bags. Perhaps the cost will change in the future but for now they are a pretty decent deal and come with a free download.
The badge packs weren't so popular. We sold one. To a band member's sibling. I really hope that people do purchase them over time because I am really happy with them and don't want to be the only one hanging out with them. To my surprise a lot of people bought the actual CDs, so the format must not be entirely dead.
Aside from that, it was a friend's birthday and we all made some food and had a glorious pot-luck feast. I illustrated him this picture of Admiral Ackbar.
I forgot to take a picture before gifting it, but Chris took this of it proudly displayed in his room. I think I prettied Ackbar up, I never realised how unfortunate he was in the looks department. Not that I had some hidden attraction to him but I never had such an opportunity to study him before.
Well it is Mother's day back home so I look forward to speaking to my parents today when it is a more appropriate hour, time-zone wise.
Also on the bill were Tom McShane and Third Man Theme and they were all very fantastic. I am getting excited about Belfast music again, and it has been a while but I think some different sounds are happening as opposed to the straight forward rock which isn't my personal taste.
The tote bags took quite a lot of time but also turned out a lot better than I pictured so it was worth it. I had never embroidered before but I really enjoyed it...although I think it best to not put so much work in at the last minute. I don't make a very nice person when I feel the stress. They are being sold through the bandcamp for £6 and they are probably worth a lot more considering the work but don't think people want to spend too much on tote bags. Perhaps the cost will change in the future but for now they are a pretty decent deal and come with a free download.
The badge packs weren't so popular. We sold one. To a band member's sibling. I really hope that people do purchase them over time because I am really happy with them and don't want to be the only one hanging out with them. To my surprise a lot of people bought the actual CDs, so the format must not be entirely dead.
Aside from that, it was a friend's birthday and we all made some food and had a glorious pot-luck feast. I illustrated him this picture of Admiral Ackbar.
I forgot to take a picture before gifting it, but Chris took this of it proudly displayed in his room. I think I prettied Ackbar up, I never realised how unfortunate he was in the looks department. Not that I had some hidden attraction to him but I never had such an opportunity to study him before.
Well it is Mother's day back home so I look forward to speaking to my parents today when it is a more appropriate hour, time-zone wise.
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Feline Inspired.
Of sorts... Just sharing some artwork that I have done for the band I play in. We are called Morning Claws and we play some excellent tunes but perhaps I am biased (I'm definitely not). I am one of the synth players and my mean instrument is a Korg MS2000. It has wood sides which is a secret requirement for the synths in our band. Also, as far as stats go it adds +12 aesthetic points.
When I first moved here I had not been doing so much artwork since leaving school and started designing album covers, posters, and badges for my boyfriend's (now husband) band. Now we are involved in Morning Claws along with our friends Grace, Chris and Dan.
The top pictures are gig posters and the bottom images are album/single covers. We are launching our single "Slack Magic" on the 28th. I designed a pack of badges which will include a download of the two track single. Eventually I will include some pictures of everything printed and packaged so you may view on them as if it was real life. Aside from that, most of my designs for the band get printed on recycled card so that adds to the look of the simple designs. Here is a mock up of the badge pack.
Should be a swell evening and you can have a listen here at the morning claws website or on our bandcamp.
Adieu for now!
When I first moved here I had not been doing so much artwork since leaving school and started designing album covers, posters, and badges for my boyfriend's (now husband) band. Now we are involved in Morning Claws along with our friends Grace, Chris and Dan.
The top pictures are gig posters and the bottom images are album/single covers. We are launching our single "Slack Magic" on the 28th. I designed a pack of badges which will include a download of the two track single. Eventually I will include some pictures of everything printed and packaged so you may view on them as if it was real life. Aside from that, most of my designs for the band get printed on recycled card so that adds to the look of the simple designs. Here is a mock up of the badge pack.
Should be a swell evening and you can have a listen here at the morning claws website or on our bandcamp.
Adieu for now!
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