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The first Canadian to become a Sellaband recording artist!!!
WOOHOO!!! ;DDD
A GREAT BIG THANK-YOU AS TALL AS THE EYE CAN SEE TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE HELPED ME ACHIEVE THE 50K HERE ON SELLABAND!!!! IT IS AN HONOR TO BE IN YOUR "COMPANY". xoxox
** 531 lovely believers in my Sellaband family!!! **
(Yes, you are lovely because I said so!)
THANK-YOU FOR PUTTING YOUR TRUST IN ME
xoxox
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Other Links
My Official Web Site
My MySpace Profile
My YouTube Channel
My Facebook Page
My songs on iLike
My Last.fm Profile
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Articles and such
Jocelyn's important message
My 10 point Plan in the Tribune
My 50K Plan in the Forum
The Tribune (Q&A)
The Tribune (Page 1 Propaganda)
The Tribune (I'm one of Adam's Apples!)
...Adam not giving up!
Montreal articles (French)
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I am a part of The Collaboration Project. :-)
My first collab is in partnership with MR-10, Kostek Andreev, and Chris Fullam from Conflict In The Sky
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Join "TEAM ANGELS 2008" and help out Gisel, Lori and I, simply by becoming a friend!!!
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All of my Believers get access to download my 4 song EP plus a bonus song NOT found on myspace or on my website.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart to all of my Believers and to the ones who will "Believe" by clicking on the red button on the left! ;-) You are all a part of my musical journey here on Sellaband! xox
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My story began in rural Prince Edward Island, Canada with my mother sitting across from me on the living room floor strumming her guitar as we both sang “How far is Heaven”, an old Kitty Wells song. I admit, it was a pretty depressing song for a 4 year old, but is probably the song that led me onto the path of longing for the beautiful darkness of sad melancholic melodies.
Now living in Montreal for the past few years, I continue to write new songs and regularly perform in small venues throughout Montreal, Toronto and eastern Canada. Last year, through my MySpace profile, I was invited to perform in Los Angeles California, which was really amazing. I haven't had the opportunity to go to Europe yet, but I hope to soon make my way across the Atlantic to perform a few shows...
After recording a few demos over the past few years and with no word of attention from major labels, I began recording new material and back in February 2007, I independently released a 4 song EP titled The First Set. Along with the EP, I also began a story-teller format Internet video series that I call My Shattered Windows. So far the response has been nothing less than amazing... Thank You!
No matter the outcome of all this, I don’t think I could ever stop making music by choice… it isn’t a choice for me. It just is. Life is an adventure. Let’s keep our eyes open, our hearts on our sleeves and our spirits alive… and hope to meet at a concert someday soon!!!
My Shattered Windows Video Series
My Shattered Windows is my Internet video series in which I feature my songs in a "Storytellers" type of format. A new episode will be posted every 3 - 4 weeks... Please feel free to watch, share and comment. Thanks for your support.
add to del.icio.us | digg this story | share on facebook | stumble upon
******************************************************
The first Canadian to become a Sellaband recording artist!!!
WOOHOO!!! ;DDD
A GREAT BIG THANK-YOU AS TALL AS THE EYE CAN SEE TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE HELPED ME ACHIEVE THE 50K HERE ON SELLABAND!!!! IT IS AN HONOR TO BE IN YOUR "COMPANY". xoxox
** 531 lovely believers in my Sellaband family!!! **
(Yes, you are lovely because I said so!)
THANK-YOU FOR PUTTING YOUR TRUST IN ME
xoxox
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other Links
My Official Web Site
My MySpace Profile
My YouTube Channel
My Facebook Page
My songs on iLike
My Last.fm Profile
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Articles and such
Jocelyn's important message
My 10 point Plan in the Tribune
My 50K Plan in the Forum
The Tribune (Q&A)
The Tribune (Page 1 Propaganda)
The Tribune (I'm one of Adam's Apples!)
...Adam not giving up!
Montreal articles (French)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
I am a part of The Collaboration Project. :-)
My first collab is in partnership with MR-10, Kostek Andreev, and Chris Fullam from Conflict In The Sky
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Join "TEAM ANGELS 2008" and help out Gisel, Lori and I, simply by becoming a friend!!!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
All of my Believers get access to download my 4 song EP plus a bonus song NOT found on myspace or on my website.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart to all of my Believers and to the ones who will "Believe" by clicking on the red button on the left! ;-) You are all a part of my musical journey here on Sellaband! xox
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My story began in rural Prince Edward Island, Canada with my mother sitting across from me on the living room floor strumming her guitar as we both sang “How far is Heaven”, an old Kitty Wells song. I admit, it was a pretty depressing song for a 4 year old, but is probably the song that led me onto the path of longing for the beautiful darkness of sad melancholic melodies.
Now living in Montreal for the past few years, I continue to write new songs and regularly perform in small venues throughout Montreal, Toronto and eastern Canada. Last year, through my MySpace profile, I was invited to perform in Los Angeles California, which was really amazing. I haven't had the opportunity to go to Europe yet, but I hope to soon make my way across the Atlantic to perform a few shows...
After recording a few demos over the past few years and with no word of attention from major labels, I began recording new material and back in February 2007, I independently released a 4 song EP titled The First Set. Along with the EP, I also began a story-teller format Internet video series that I call My Shattered Windows. So far the response has been nothing less than amazing... Thank You!
No matter the outcome of all this, I don’t think I could ever stop making music by choice… it isn’t a choice for me. It just is. Life is an adventure. Let’s keep our eyes open, our hearts on our sleeves and our spirits alive… and hope to meet at a concert someday soon!!!
My Shattered Windows Video Series
My Shattered Windows is my Internet video series in which I feature my songs in a "Storytellers" type of format. A new episode will be posted every 3 - 4 weeks... Please feel free to watch, share and comment. Thanks for your support.
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July 21/08
Just posted photos from my last studio session on my website...
(All studio pics can be found in the blog section there).
July 18/08
JayDoubleYou said "hi". ;-)
July 14/08
Yesterday morning, I went to another studio with my producer (Daniel Cinelli) to record on an upright piano. It was 100 years old!! A few squeaks here and there but with a bit of oil, we were able to get a take with a sound that adds charm and gives such a great feel to the song.
In the afternoon, we had a last session with cello and violin played by Catherine Gazelle Le Saunier and Émilie Rabaraona. They brought quite a few ideas to the table improvising parts and recording on the spot! Two very talented women.
So now step one is done in my building up an album project. I feel like an architect!! The next layer to add will be me with piano and vocals...but it won't be before a week or so due to scheduling at the studio, which will give me some time to practice all the key changes - the grand piano does not have a transpose button!!! lol ;-)
July 13/08
Recorded with mother (Louise) and brother (Jonathan) live on the floor yesterday at the studio.... it was a very special moment for us. Many emotions running around and about... subject matter in consideration and having the chance to play together made it all the more intense.
A moment engraved in time...
July 9/08
Started tracking the cello and violin tonight. Usually, these would be the last instruments to track... but we had to do them now due to scheduling. It sounded divine. I just love these instruments... they make the hairs on my forearm rise!!! We will be tracking strings for the next 2 days. My mother and brother arrive in Montreal tomorrow night from Prince Edward Island (where I grew up). They will be recording a song with me on Saturday and I can't wait to spend some time with them! :-)
July 8/08
All done the drum and bass tracks!! Yaye!! :DD
I'm sure Jeff and Gordon are going to sleep like babies tonight because they have worked very very hard in the studio these last 4 days... the results will show how it was all worth it. They are so talented.
Just posted some photos from one of the studio sessions taken by none other than Mr Schultz... hope you enjoy!
http://www.angiemusic.com/blog/?p=187
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July 7/08
I am writing at the end of our 3rd day in the studio - didn't blog yesterday because I was totally exhausted!!
Yesterday was very intense. We tracked a first song which went very smoothly and then in the afternoon, we started a second one, one which we all thought would be a piece of cake,.. but it turned out the be the hardest number to get so far. We ended up changing a bunch of patterns for the drums and even cutting out some lines as well. My producer is so full of great ideas and so we try every one of them to see which works best. Towards the end, the musicians charts weren't readable anymore because of rewriting so many times!! lol It was quite a challenge and my drummer and bass player nailed it all in the end - they are soooo awesome!! What focus!!
Today we tracked two more songs... we are getting lots of video footage so we will share some of that we you soon...
It's after 7pm and I am starving so... better get something in my belly. I shall eat then write out a few charts for the cello and violin which we will track after tomorrow.
...I still feel I'm going cross-eyed!! ;-0
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July 5/08
1, 2, 3,...GO !!!!
That's it my friends, the ice has finally been broken: Today was the first official day of recording in the studio for my Sellaband album... and what a day it was!!
In the next few days, we will be tracking "bed tracks" with drums and bass and today, it sounded sooo awesome. "Une tonne de bricks!", said my drummer Gordon Wood (he speaks french yes). We set up the drums today which took a good 2-3 hours, tested the bass guitars (my bass player Jean-François Dery had 4 today in the studio!! He's such a maniac lol), and then tracked 2 songs; When I Fall Asleep and Turn Around.
With such a great start to the whole recording process, I am so eager to hear what we will do next. Until today, my producer (Daniel Cinelli) and I had only worked out ideas on paper... so if was so exhilarating to hear the musicians who brought everything to life... and with a big bang!
I am honestly very exhausted from the long day of staying focused all the time (I think I am going cross-eyed!) but that is not stopping my cheek muscles from working overtime to say how happy I am with how things are going. :DDDDDDDDD
Tomorrow is another big day so... I better get some rest.
xoxzzzzz
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July 1/08
Happy Canada Day!!! ;DD
So this Saturday (July 5th), I will be in the studio with my musicians to officially start out the recording of my debut album.
This week, my producer (Daniel Cinelli) and I are working out the last details of pre-production. In the next few days, I will be frantically writing out last minute changes to the lead sheets - key changes, chord changes, arrangement ideas,...
We will be in the studio for one full week to lay down the bed tracks and then the vocals will be done in early August (the sessions got separated due to conflicts in scheduling).
After the vocals (including harmonies) are done, we will start the mixing process.
Ok, I better get back to work now!
I'll be back soon to give you all another update... ;-)
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June 17/08
I will be in the studio in July to record my Sellaband album! :D
This pas month has been about getting everyones schedule to work together which has been quite a challenge. I am happy to announce that I will be working with Daniel Cinelli (Producer/Engineer) again here in Montreal with my tried and trusted musicians. I have met a few times with Dan at his studio and in the next few weeks we will be working on the songs, getting them ready and getting the musicians ready so that all goes as smooth as possible in the studio.
I will keep you all posted of how things go in the studio... recording my debut album!! xox
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May 29/08
Mr Schultz posted his pictures from my last show here. Don't be shy to tell him what a good photographer he is.
There are quite enough to show all the funny faces I am capable of making during a performance...!!! Enjoy! ;-)
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May 12/08
Today, I finally used my gift certificate for a relaxing floating session in what looked like a gigantic egg filled with sea salted water (like the dead sea with its relaxing and healing benefits I guess). My good friend Jayne had offered me this gift certificate for my last birthday... which was June of last year!!
I was starting to feel guilty about not using it (not to mention it was to expire in a month!). Hmm.. I think I am beginning to understand why my friends call me somewhat of a work workaholic!! lol Anyway, it was nice talking some "me" time.
Ok, this blog has nothing to do with my album... but I did think of some great recording ideas while I was trying to clear my mind, relax my body and... well, float. I imagined myself being an astronaut, floating in space with zero gravity and wondering... "where the hell is my piano?"!!
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May 2/08
I still can't get over all the excitement from yesterday. I did have butterflies in my stomach, but I am glad to say that I was still able to really enjoy this incredible milestone. Had a great time performing last night...it was very magical The audience was full of positive energy and it was bouncing back and forth all night!
Today, I had to go to Canadian Tire to get a few things for the kitchen... that sorta thing sure keeps this diva grounded!! haha ;DDD
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May 1/08
The day I will always remember as my Sellaband 50K day!!!! :D
... I just wish I would have been awake to witness the frenzy!! hihi!!
WOOHOO!!!!! So excited to start phase 2 of this wonderful journey. I will keep updates here to keep you informed on the recording process and everything else surrounding my debut album. ;DDDD
Again, I thank all of my believers for putting their trust in me and my music and for supporting me and making this journey a wonderful experience.
xox
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PHASE 2 BEGINS...!!! :DD
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April 28/08 - I realize that I have raised over 5K in one week!!! :-0 That is so amazing!!! Working on getting things ready for the recording of my very first full length album now... I can't believe it's actually going to happen!!! :DDD
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April 27/08 - A beautiful sunny day... spent the afternoon with my friends/believers Jayne, Nikko, Seb, Chloé, Jean-Pierre, Benoit (MrSchultz), and Serge. What a great bunch! ;-) Thanks guys - you are all real stars!! ;D xox
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April 25 - Old School Weekend Is On! Check it out and support the talented artists that have been here since 06.
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April 19 - There is so much great talent here on Sellaband. Every week, I discover more and more artists and some really make an impression on me. One with huge potential for world success in my eyes is Alexx Calise.
So where are you Alexx believers???! ;-)
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April 13 - "Stay" is featured in TalentCast.
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April 8 - These are exciting times for Sellaband! I just read today's Tribune...!! :-)
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April 6 - My awesome believer Stephen now has 250 parts in my music!!! That's crazy!! Thank-you for your generous support Stephen... can't wait to thank-you in person at my Montreal show!! ;-)
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One of my believers posted a video of his 9 year old son David singing "New York, New York"... he's one of my voice students and he's such a little sweetie. Please take a listen and comment! ;-)
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April 1 - Wow, no april fools jokes on me this year... must be a first!!! hihi
I am featured in the Tribune today as one of the top 5 artists on Sellaband...(no joke!!)
See what my lovely believer, Phil, had to say in this weeks Tribune.
Wow - I think I'm actually #4 right now!!! YAYE!! :D
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Mar 24 - Hola! Back from my sun vacation. Had a great time in Mexico and now my nose is starting to peel...!!
The media here in Montreal is starting to pick up on my Sellaband story... I even gave 2 interviews during my holidays!!! You know, a woman's work is never done... ;-)
For you french speaking peekers, check out this article in the journal found in all subway stations here in the city.
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Mar 11 - Wow, how lucky am I to have all this support. My lovely believer Serge DesCôteaux did a wonderful thing for me and my music. Thank-you Serge for working so hard and thank-you everyone who participated in giving me a big boost towards the 50K...and towards the recording of my very first full album.
I will soon have a 50K plan up for everyone to see... I am so eager to get to work on this wonderful project... :-) xox
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Mar 6 - Dear Diary, I am challenging myself and my believers to help me get to my 20K goal by the end of the month!! I have sent out a press release and a few journals have already responded... Let's take the Sellaband fever to Canada and beyond!!! ... Ok, gotta stop eating too much sugar!!!! hihi...
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Feb 25 - Dear Diary, sorry I do not update you as often as I would like... Can you believe it - over 17K!! 2 believers with over 200 parts!! Thank-you Phil AND Stephen AND all of you for believing in me.
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Feb3 - Dear Diary,
$15k !!!!!! 30% of budget raised. I am in awe... luv you believers!
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My shining star.
"Can you "Phil" it up now, this void, ...this black hole?
Can you "Phil" it up now?
Come find me, cross the sea...
For maybe, you may be, ... just what I need." ;-)
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Wow!! #15 out of over 6 thousand artists!! Sooo awesome!!!
If things keep going at this rate, I will be recording some new songs for you all to enjoy in 2008!! (fingers crossed!) ;-) xoxox
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Results from Sheet Metal's competition (December 2007):
Thank-you Sheet Metal !!!!! xx
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I do believe in Santa:
Santa Stephen and Santa Sommersby!!!!
Thank-you so mush for making my Sellaband xmas wish come true.
Over 10K!!! Wow! I'm am so excited!!!! ...and almost on page 2!!!!!
Next wish: To record an album with Sellaband in the first half of 2008. ;-)
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My song "Where Are You Christmas" finished in 8th place in Sommersby's xmas contest. :-)
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Check out Vincent's blog (my friend and believer).
Tuesday, November 27th
#4 in Nearfields competition - Congrats GD Allen! :-)
Tuesday, October 23rd
#7 in the Charts this week! :-)
Monday, October 22nd
A special thanks to caseb for the generous contribution!
Who are you?? ! ...answer: very nice person by the name of Jean-Marc. ;-)
Also want to send a shout out to my friends Stefan, Fernando and Jean-Pierre for wanting this as much as I do!!! Thanks guys! :-)
Wednesday, October 10th
100 wonderful believers!!!!!! :-)
Tuesday, October 2nd
#5 in the weekly charts
Tuesday, September 25th
#3 in the weekly charts!
Wow - 5K !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angie's believers are the best! :-)
(can we just add a zero to that number?...;-)
Wednesday, September 19th
Over 4K!! Thank-you!
Tuesday, September 18th
One of the biggest gainers today (for a moment anyway! ;-)
And look who's in The Tribune! All thanks to you faithful believers.
Monday, September 17th
Check out my new video!!
Tuesday, August 7
# 6 in the charts this week !!!!!! :-)
Thanks everyone... xx
Sunday, August 5
Over 3K and in the biggest gainers today!!
A special thanks to Phil (Sommersby) for his generous contribution ;-)
Wednesday, July 25
2K!!! Vous êtes formidable!! ;-) xxx
Tuesday, July 24
Wow - # 8 in the charts this week !!!!!!
We did it guys ;-) ... no stopping us now!
Monday, July 23
I've just spotted my own name amongst the biggest gainers today...!
You guys are FABULOUS!! A special thanks to Hans Van Nuffelen for his generosity and Thanks to everyone for believing in me :-)
Angie
xx
Ok, now that I've hit the first milestone here, I'm gonna jumpstart my next goal and visualize 5K!!! ...THEN, it will be 50K!! ;-) :-) hihi
Who's with me??
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I'm supposed to be in bed now but I just wanted to check in before I turned of the computer... and I have come to find out that I'VE REACHED 1K!!!!!!!!! YAHOO!!!!!
Thank-you sooo much to all my believers to have stuck by me and have shown their support... and I'm not talking just money here - true support and I value all of your comments and suggestions... and kindness.
Now, I have to try to get some sleep and calm down this little adrenaline rush...!! ;-)
Yours truly,
Angie
xx
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Hi everyone!
Just wanted to tell you that my show in Toronto went really well :-)
I had a great time at The Cameron House and the host, singer songwriter Amanda Bentley, was a sweetheart. It will surely be returning to play there soon and next time, it will be with my band!! Can't wait ;-)
I also wanted ask you all to stay tuned for my next video which will include clips from my trip to Toronto along with some live performance shots. There is still lots to do before it's ready, but it should be up within the next week or two.
Take care,
Angie
xx
Just posted photos from my last studio session on my website...
(All studio pics can be found in the blog section there).
July 18/08
JayDoubleYou said "hi". ;-)
July 14/08
Yesterday morning, I went to another studio with my producer (Daniel Cinelli) to record on an upright piano. It was 100 years old!! A few squeaks here and there but with a bit of oil, we were able to get a take with a sound that adds charm and gives such a great feel to the song.
In the afternoon, we had a last session with cello and violin played by Catherine Gazelle Le Saunier and Émilie Rabaraona. They brought quite a few ideas to the table improvising parts and recording on the spot! Two very talented women.
So now step one is done in my building up an album project. I feel like an architect!! The next layer to add will be me with piano and vocals...but it won't be before a week or so due to scheduling at the studio, which will give me some time to practice all the key changes - the grand piano does not have a transpose button!!! lol ;-)
July 13/08
Recorded with mother (Louise) and brother (Jonathan) live on the floor yesterday at the studio.... it was a very special moment for us. Many emotions running around and about... subject matter in consideration and having the chance to play together made it all the more intense.
A moment engraved in time...
July 9/08
Started tracking the cello and violin tonight. Usually, these would be the last instruments to track... but we had to do them now due to scheduling. It sounded divine. I just love these instruments... they make the hairs on my forearm rise!!! We will be tracking strings for the next 2 days. My mother and brother arrive in Montreal tomorrow night from Prince Edward Island (where I grew up). They will be recording a song with me on Saturday and I can't wait to spend some time with them! :-)
July 8/08
All done the drum and bass tracks!! Yaye!! :DD
I'm sure Jeff and Gordon are going to sleep like babies tonight because they have worked very very hard in the studio these last 4 days... the results will show how it was all worth it. They are so talented.
Just posted some photos from one of the studio sessions taken by none other than Mr Schultz... hope you enjoy!
http://www.angiemusic.com/blog/?p=187
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July 7/08
I am writing at the end of our 3rd day in the studio - didn't blog yesterday because I was totally exhausted!!
Yesterday was very intense. We tracked a first song which went very smoothly and then in the afternoon, we started a second one, one which we all thought would be a piece of cake,.. but it turned out the be the hardest number to get so far. We ended up changing a bunch of patterns for the drums and even cutting out some lines as well. My producer is so full of great ideas and so we try every one of them to see which works best. Towards the end, the musicians charts weren't readable anymore because of rewriting so many times!! lol It was quite a challenge and my drummer and bass player nailed it all in the end - they are soooo awesome!! What focus!!
Today we tracked two more songs... we are getting lots of video footage so we will share some of that we you soon...
It's after 7pm and I am starving so... better get something in my belly. I shall eat then write out a few charts for the cello and violin which we will track after tomorrow.
...I still feel I'm going cross-eyed!! ;-0
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July 5/08
1, 2, 3,...GO !!!!
That's it my friends, the ice has finally been broken: Today was the first official day of recording in the studio for my Sellaband album... and what a day it was!!
In the next few days, we will be tracking "bed tracks" with drums and bass and today, it sounded sooo awesome. "Une tonne de bricks!", said my drummer Gordon Wood (he speaks french yes). We set up the drums today which took a good 2-3 hours, tested the bass guitars (my bass player Jean-François Dery had 4 today in the studio!! He's such a maniac lol), and then tracked 2 songs; When I Fall Asleep and Turn Around.
With such a great start to the whole recording process, I am so eager to hear what we will do next. Until today, my producer (Daniel Cinelli) and I had only worked out ideas on paper... so if was so exhilarating to hear the musicians who brought everything to life... and with a big bang!
I am honestly very exhausted from the long day of staying focused all the time (I think I am going cross-eyed!) but that is not stopping my cheek muscles from working overtime to say how happy I am with how things are going. :DDDDDDDDD
Tomorrow is another big day so... I better get some rest.
xoxzzzzz
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July 1/08
Happy Canada Day!!! ;DD
So this Saturday (July 5th), I will be in the studio with my musicians to officially start out the recording of my debut album.
This week, my producer (Daniel Cinelli) and I are working out the last details of pre-production. In the next few days, I will be frantically writing out last minute changes to the lead sheets - key changes, chord changes, arrangement ideas,...
We will be in the studio for one full week to lay down the bed tracks and then the vocals will be done in early August (the sessions got separated due to conflicts in scheduling).
After the vocals (including harmonies) are done, we will start the mixing process.
Ok, I better get back to work now!
I'll be back soon to give you all another update... ;-)
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June 17/08
I will be in the studio in July to record my Sellaband album! :D
This pas month has been about getting everyones schedule to work together which has been quite a challenge. I am happy to announce that I will be working with Daniel Cinelli (Producer/Engineer) again here in Montreal with my tried and trusted musicians. I have met a few times with Dan at his studio and in the next few weeks we will be working on the songs, getting them ready and getting the musicians ready so that all goes as smooth as possible in the studio.
I will keep you all posted of how things go in the studio... recording my debut album!! xox
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May 29/08
Mr Schultz posted his pictures from my last show here. Don't be shy to tell him what a good photographer he is.
There are quite enough to show all the funny faces I am capable of making during a performance...!!! Enjoy! ;-)
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May 12/08
Today, I finally used my gift certificate for a relaxing floating session in what looked like a gigantic egg filled with sea salted water (like the dead sea with its relaxing and healing benefits I guess). My good friend Jayne had offered me this gift certificate for my last birthday... which was June of last year!!
I was starting to feel guilty about not using it (not to mention it was to expire in a month!). Hmm.. I think I am beginning to understand why my friends call me somewhat of a work workaholic!! lol Anyway, it was nice talking some "me" time.
Ok, this blog has nothing to do with my album... but I did think of some great recording ideas while I was trying to clear my mind, relax my body and... well, float. I imagined myself being an astronaut, floating in space with zero gravity and wondering... "where the hell is my piano?"!!
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May 2/08
I still can't get over all the excitement from yesterday. I did have butterflies in my stomach, but I am glad to say that I was still able to really enjoy this incredible milestone. Had a great time performing last night...it was very magical The audience was full of positive energy and it was bouncing back and forth all night!
Today, I had to go to Canadian Tire to get a few things for the kitchen... that sorta thing sure keeps this diva grounded!! haha ;DDD
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May 1/08
The day I will always remember as my Sellaband 50K day!!!! :D
... I just wish I would have been awake to witness the frenzy!! hihi!!
WOOHOO!!!!! So excited to start phase 2 of this wonderful journey. I will keep updates here to keep you informed on the recording process and everything else surrounding my debut album. ;DDDD
Again, I thank all of my believers for putting their trust in me and my music and for supporting me and making this journey a wonderful experience.
xox
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PHASE 2 BEGINS...!!! :DD
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April 28/08 - I realize that I have raised over 5K in one week!!! :-0 That is so amazing!!! Working on getting things ready for the recording of my very first full length album now... I can't believe it's actually going to happen!!! :DDD
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April 27/08 - A beautiful sunny day... spent the afternoon with my friends/believers Jayne, Nikko, Seb, Chloé, Jean-Pierre, Benoit (MrSchultz), and Serge. What a great bunch! ;-) Thanks guys - you are all real stars!! ;D xox
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April 25 - Old School Weekend Is On! Check it out and support the talented artists that have been here since 06.
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April 19 - There is so much great talent here on Sellaband. Every week, I discover more and more artists and some really make an impression on me. One with huge potential for world success in my eyes is Alexx Calise.
So where are you Alexx believers???! ;-)
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April 13 - "Stay" is featured in TalentCast.
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April 8 - These are exciting times for Sellaband! I just read today's Tribune...!! :-)
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April 6 - My awesome believer Stephen now has 250 parts in my music!!! That's crazy!! Thank-you for your generous support Stephen... can't wait to thank-you in person at my Montreal show!! ;-)
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One of my believers posted a video of his 9 year old son David singing "New York, New York"... he's one of my voice students and he's such a little sweetie. Please take a listen and comment! ;-)
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April 1 - Wow, no april fools jokes on me this year... must be a first!!! hihi
I am featured in the Tribune today as one of the top 5 artists on Sellaband...(no joke!!)
See what my lovely believer, Phil, had to say in this weeks Tribune.
Wow - I think I'm actually #4 right now!!! YAYE!! :D
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Mar 24 - Hola! Back from my sun vacation. Had a great time in Mexico and now my nose is starting to peel...!!
The media here in Montreal is starting to pick up on my Sellaband story... I even gave 2 interviews during my holidays!!! You know, a woman's work is never done... ;-)
For you french speaking peekers, check out this article in the journal found in all subway stations here in the city.
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Mar 11 - Wow, how lucky am I to have all this support. My lovely believer Serge DesCôteaux did a wonderful thing for me and my music. Thank-you Serge for working so hard and thank-you everyone who participated in giving me a big boost towards the 50K...and towards the recording of my very first full album.
I will soon have a 50K plan up for everyone to see... I am so eager to get to work on this wonderful project... :-) xox
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Mar 6 - Dear Diary, I am challenging myself and my believers to help me get to my 20K goal by the end of the month!! I have sent out a press release and a few journals have already responded... Let's take the Sellaband fever to Canada and beyond!!! ... Ok, gotta stop eating too much sugar!!!! hihi...
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Feb 25 - Dear Diary, sorry I do not update you as often as I would like... Can you believe it - over 17K!! 2 believers with over 200 parts!! Thank-you Phil AND Stephen AND all of you for believing in me.
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Feb3 - Dear Diary,
$15k !!!!!! 30% of budget raised. I am in awe... luv you believers!
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My shining star.
"Can you "Phil" it up now, this void, ...this black hole?
Can you "Phil" it up now?
Come find me, cross the sea...
For maybe, you may be, ... just what I need." ;-)
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Wow!! #15 out of over 6 thousand artists!! Sooo awesome!!!
If things keep going at this rate, I will be recording some new songs for you all to enjoy in 2008!! (fingers crossed!) ;-) xoxox
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Results from Sheet Metal's competition (December 2007):
- 1st: Cris Tanzi - Your Friend
- 2nd: Angie Arsenault - Lie soft
- 3rd: Caya - There's No Time
Thank-you Sheet Metal !!!!! xx
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I do believe in Santa:
Santa Stephen and Santa Sommersby!!!!
Thank-you so mush for making my Sellaband xmas wish come true.
Over 10K!!! Wow! I'm am so excited!!!! ...and almost on page 2!!!!!
Next wish: To record an album with Sellaband in the first half of 2008. ;-)
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My song "Where Are You Christmas" finished in 8th place in Sommersby's xmas contest. :-)
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Check out Vincent's blog (my friend and believer).
Tuesday, November 27th
#4 in Nearfields competition - Congrats GD Allen! :-)
Tuesday, October 23rd
#7 in the Charts this week! :-)
Monday, October 22nd
A special thanks to caseb for the generous contribution!
Who are you?? ! ...answer: very nice person by the name of Jean-Marc. ;-)
Also want to send a shout out to my friends Stefan, Fernando and Jean-Pierre for wanting this as much as I do!!! Thanks guys! :-)
Wednesday, October 10th
100 wonderful believers!!!!!! :-)
Tuesday, October 2nd
#5 in the weekly charts
Tuesday, September 25th
#3 in the weekly charts!
Wow - 5K !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angie's believers are the best! :-)
(can we just add a zero to that number?...;-)
Wednesday, September 19th
Over 4K!! Thank-you!
Tuesday, September 18th
One of the biggest gainers today (for a moment anyway! ;-)
And look who's in The Tribune! All thanks to you faithful believers.
Monday, September 17th
Check out my new video!!
Tuesday, August 7
# 6 in the charts this week !!!!!! :-)
Thanks everyone... xx
Sunday, August 5
Over 3K and in the biggest gainers today!!
A special thanks to Phil (Sommersby) for his generous contribution ;-)
Wednesday, July 25
2K!!! Vous êtes formidable!! ;-) xxx
Tuesday, July 24
Wow - # 8 in the charts this week !!!!!!
We did it guys ;-) ... no stopping us now!
Monday, July 23
I've just spotted my own name amongst the biggest gainers today...!
You guys are FABULOUS!! A special thanks to Hans Van Nuffelen for his generosity and Thanks to everyone for believing in me :-)
Angie
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Ok, now that I've hit the first milestone here, I'm gonna jumpstart my next goal and visualize 5K!!! ...THEN, it will be 50K!! ;-) :-) hihi
Who's with me??
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I'm supposed to be in bed now but I just wanted to check in before I turned of the computer... and I have come to find out that I'VE REACHED 1K!!!!!!!!! YAHOO!!!!!
Thank-you sooo much to all my believers to have stuck by me and have shown their support... and I'm not talking just money here - true support and I value all of your comments and suggestions... and kindness.
Now, I have to try to get some sleep and calm down this little adrenaline rush...!! ;-)
Yours truly,
Angie
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Hi everyone!
Just wanted to tell you that my show in Toronto went really well :-)
I had a great time at The Cameron House and the host, singer songwriter Amanda Bentley, was a sweetheart. It will surely be returning to play there soon and next time, it will be with my band!! Can't wait ;-)
I also wanted ask you all to stay tuned for my next video which will include clips from my trip to Toronto along with some live performance shots. There is still lots to do before it's ready, but it should be up within the next week or two.
Take care,
Angie
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UK visit has been DELAYED until the release of my Sellaband album. details coming soon...
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May 1rst (Thursday) 2008- Montreal - Le Petit Medley - 20h
Presenting "Once Upon A Dream" again with my wonderful band:
Believers get in free!!! ;-)
Cello - Gazelle-Catherine LeSaulnier
Bass - Jean-François Dery
Drums - Gordon Wood
Piano and Vocals - Yours truly! ;-)
Invited artist: daniel iorio (unplugged)
www.danieliorio.com
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At my show Montreal on January 14th, I had the opportunity to meet one of my fabulous Sellaband believers Serge Des Côteaux... talking with him made me realize again, just how wonderful is the concept of Sellaband.
Serge wrote me this lovely message the day after my show:
Angie!!
Had the priviledge to meet you last night as you were performing your "Once upon a Dream" concert...
It was just that...
A dream!
I've always believed that we see the true nature of the artist once he/she gets the opportunity to perform...
And what a performance...
It was theatrical... It was magical...
Orchestration was tight...
How about a cellist which can back vocals as well!
Lovely...
I was basically floating around for ninety minutes from one frame to another, always experiencing new blends of captivating melodies...
Incredible vocals filled the room, always on tune...
Angie, you were shining magically...
Proud to believe!
The song that caught my ear first, "Merry Go Round" actually dropped a tear as you sang it!!!
Just one final thing...
Meeting you quickly after the show, and the friendly feeling I had found from dealing with you in the last two months took a reality leap...
I think SAB brings that new type of relationship between the artist and the fan, and it's culturaly ... sorry... french... "enrichissant!!!"
Rewarding?
indeed....
Kudo Angie... I'm priviledged to have crossed your path!
Hope to see all your shows now! I'm a fan!!! :-) Cheers!
Et merci!
(Serge Des Côteaux)
Montreal shows:
Monday, January 14th 2008 - "Once Upon A Dream"
(with band at Le Petit Café Campus)
Find me on myspace for more details...
http://www.myspace.com/angiearsenault
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Jul 23 2008 16:10 CET LAMS
Hi Angie,
just thought I would also add a comment here. It was a great pleasure to meet you and Jocelyn last sunday. A short but really nice experience. Sorry I had to leave so quickly but I'm sure we'll meet again and I'm sure it will be somewhere on the road in Europe. I'd love to hear you sing on stage next time. I have listened to "the first set" again last night and found it as beautiful as the first time I found you on myspace (or was it you who found me ? Can't remember ;-)
I'm waiting for your CD with great excitement ! And if I can help in any way promoting your music in Belgium, I'll do it.
A big hug for you and say hello to Jocelyn for me
xoxo
Hervé
Jul 22 2008 23:40 CET De Belegde Boterham
Great to hear you received and appriciated our little surprise, Angie. Your'e very welcome. I wasn't looking for a "thank you" or anything, but I was just curious if it came across; I'm glad it did. Hope you get a hold of a camera soon; I'm sure you'll look awsome in the shirt!!
Jul 22 2008 01:17 CET Frank - I want to join our Aussie friends with a real long headline after my name.
Angie,
Just stopping in to say HI and hope all is going well with the recording process. Hope it is not draining you both physically and mentally.
Also thanks for voting for Alexx Calise for the Pick the Band competion. Been trying to get more and more people to vote.
Can't wait for the cd.
Frank
Jul 19 2008 23:21 CET De Belegde Boterham
Hey Angie. I like reading your blog a lot. Gives a real insight in the progress you make on the SAB album: I can hardly wait! Did you recieve the present I sent you? I'm realy curious what you think of it!
Jul 19 2008 10:28 CET JayDoubleYou
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Jul 23 2008 16:10 CET LAMS
Hi Angie,
just thought I would also add a comment here. It was a great pleasure to meet you and Jocelyn last sunday. A short but really nice experience. Sorry I had to leave so quickly but I'm sure we'll meet again and I'm sure it will be somewhere on the road in Europe. I'd love to hear you sing on stage next time. I have listened to "the first set" again last night and found it as beautiful as the first time I found you on myspace (or was it you who found me ? Can't remember ;-)
I'm waiting for your CD with great excitement ! And if I can help in any way promoting your music in Belgium, I'll do it.
A big hug for you and say hello to Jocelyn for me
xoxo
Hervé
Jul 22 2008 23:40 CET De Belegde Boterham
Great to hear you received and appriciated our little surprise, Angie. Your'e very welcome. I wasn't looking for a "thank you" or anything, but I was just curious if it came across; I'm glad it did. Hope you get a hold of a camera soon; I'm sure you'll look awsome in the shirt!!
Jul 22 2008 01:17 CET Frank - I want to join our Aussie friends with a real long headline after my name.
Angie,
Just stopping in to say HI and hope all is going well with the recording process. Hope it is not draining you both physically and mentally.
Also thanks for voting for Alexx Calise for the Pick the Band competion. Been trying to get more and more people to vote.
Can't wait for the cd.
Frank
Jul 19 2008 23:21 CET De Belegde Boterham
Hey Angie. I like reading your blog a lot. Gives a real insight in the progress you make on the SAB album: I can hardly wait! Did you recieve the present I sent you? I'm realy curious what you think of it!
Jul 19 2008 10:28 CET JayDoubleYou
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| Believer | Date | Parts |
| Mark Maclaine (Second Person) | 14.06.08 | 1 |
$50k... :) |
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| Richie Murray | 01.06.08 | 1 |
| Hans Van Nuffelen | 19.05.08 | 2 |
Best SAB artist ever. |
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| Rockone | 04.05.08 | 1 |
---50K--- |
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| Ed the Cheesehead *.... | 02.05.08 | 2 |
HURRAY ....... 50 K ...... LET THE MUSIC PLAY !!!
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