Yep, haven't posted any new weekly tracks lately and I don't really have an excuse other than "I was busy learning how to pick women up". Lol yeah, that's basically it right there.
This post is more of a Happy New Years than anything else. I'll see what I can muster up for a weekly track soon enough.
So until then, HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!!!
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
3000 PROFILE VIEWS REACHED! + NEW MYSPACE LAYOUT! + NEW PHOTOS!
Yes! 3000 profile views have just been reached! It might not seem like a lot to you, but it sure does mean a lot to me. Any accomplishment is an accomplishment as far as I can tell.
You might also notice that the LPS myspace profile has been altered and changed according to the new release! It totally kicks ass. You can never go wrong with shades of black and red. EVER.
Originally, the idea was to have falling green stars, but when I couldn't change the color of the sections from....... *wince*...... pink, I thought I'd start from the beginning and work up an original one.
And thirdly, new pictures of your truly will be going up soon. View and cherish. And as always...
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
You might also notice that the LPS myspace profile has been altered and changed according to the new release! It totally kicks ass. You can never go wrong with shades of black and red. EVER.
Originally, the idea was to have falling green stars, but when I couldn't change the color of the sections from....... *wince*...... pink, I thought I'd start from the beginning and work up an original one.
And thirdly, new pictures of your truly will be going up soon. View and cherish. And as always...
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Post-Performance Reflections
Well, I'm glad to say that the performance, although short, was a success and to those that came out to see me perform, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I also wanna applaud all that performed in the event. You took your everything and put it into music and/or words for everyone to hear and I just think it was all beautiful.
I felt bad for this one girl though. her mother died the year before and so she decided to sing the last song her mother ever sung which turned out to be a badly ripped recording of a country song sung on a dying microphone. LOL classic dark humor. Gotta love it............... the situation, not the.... uhh........... yeah.....
There were some things that were different than in my head...
There weren't 200 people... more like upwards of 30.
All the lights were on in the cafeteria.
It wasn't really a piano, more like an electrical keyboard.
But it totally rocked and I'll have to make this an annual thing - I know there are some people who weren't able to go this time around.
Geesh... walking back into school was kinda surreal... you know you think that you write something off for good when, heh, it turns out to be the place that hosts your first performance...
I left CDs in the hallway and chucked some beneath the door to the main office. No complaints yet.......... IT WASN'T MY IDEA! IT WAS MY DAD'S!
Alright, well, I've got some musical treats for you all in the next couple weeks so sit tight and enjoy!
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
I felt bad for this one girl though. her mother died the year before and so she decided to sing the last song her mother ever sung which turned out to be a badly ripped recording of a country song sung on a dying microphone. LOL classic dark humor. Gotta love it............... the situation, not the.... uhh........... yeah.....
There were some things that were different than in my head...
There weren't 200 people... more like upwards of 30.
All the lights were on in the cafeteria.
It wasn't really a piano, more like an electrical keyboard.
But it totally rocked and I'll have to make this an annual thing - I know there are some people who weren't able to go this time around.
Geesh... walking back into school was kinda surreal... you know you think that you write something off for good when, heh, it turns out to be the place that hosts your first performance...
I left CDs in the hallway and chucked some beneath the door to the main office. No complaints yet.......... IT WASN'T MY IDEA! IT WAS MY DAD'S!
Alright, well, I've got some musical treats for you all in the next couple weeks so sit tight and enjoy!
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
ALBUM OUT NOW!!! ALBUM OUT NOW!!! ALBUM OUT NOW!!!
ALBUM OUT NOW!
ALBUM OUT NOW!
ALBUM OUT NOW!
First, I wanna thank all my fans for waiting an unknown amount of time for this release. Your patience is unbelievable and cherished.
NOW FOR YOUR REWARD!
BUY THE ALBUM AT...
www.littleplasticstars.com
-or-
Go to music.podshow.com, click on 'search music' and type in 'LPS1'.
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
ALBUM OUT NOW!
ALBUM OUT NOW!
First, I wanna thank all my fans for waiting an unknown amount of time for this release. Your patience is unbelievable and cherished.
NOW FOR YOUR REWARD!
BUY THE ALBUM AT...
www.littleplasticstars.com
-or-
Go to music.podshow.com, click on 'search music' and type in 'LPS1'.
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Everything's BACK TO NORMAL + Last-Minute Concert Details!!!
Well, I just spent the last three hours fixing a VERY convenient problem.
Why did all of the Little Plastic Stars music on Podsafe Music Network sound so... weird? Two reasons...
1. Flash 10 update.
2. I (use to) export finished tracks in 96k instead of the standard 44.1. Lingo for fellow Music Peoplez.
So the reason being, the Flash 10 update was NOT liking the 96k very well so it decided to smack my entire setlist of tracks and ideas in the face along with the separate account for the CD release.
But there's good in the world once again and everything is improved and re-faced, roaring and ready for the premiere performance tomorrow AND the debut release of Truths, Lies, and Lullabies!
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Some up-to-date info about the concert...
Though I know I'm here to push myself, I STRONGLY SUGGEST you stick around for the whole setlist of performers because they're all in the same position I'm in! They've all poured their hearts and effort into the arts!
Having said that, if you're not able to come for the show (which should start around 6), come at or after 7 for your's truly. ;-D
Don't forget to BRING THREE DOLLARS FOR THE COVER CHARGE. If you don't you WON'T get in!!!
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Unless I post one more entry before tomorrow night, it's all Twittering from here on out! Wanna follow? http://twitter.com/balps
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
Why did all of the Little Plastic Stars music on Podsafe Music Network sound so... weird? Two reasons...
1. Flash 10 update.
2. I (use to) export finished tracks in 96k instead of the standard 44.1. Lingo for fellow Music Peoplez.
So the reason being, the Flash 10 update was NOT liking the 96k very well so it decided to smack my entire setlist of tracks and ideas in the face along with the separate account for the CD release.
But there's good in the world once again and everything is improved and re-faced, roaring and ready for the premiere performance tomorrow AND the debut release of Truths, Lies, and Lullabies!
-------------
Some up-to-date info about the concert...
Though I know I'm here to push myself, I STRONGLY SUGGEST you stick around for the whole setlist of performers because they're all in the same position I'm in! They've all poured their hearts and effort into the arts!
Having said that, if you're not able to come for the show (which should start around 6), come at or after 7 for your's truly. ;-D
Don't forget to BRING THREE DOLLARS FOR THE COVER CHARGE. If you don't you WON'T get in!!!
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Unless I post one more entry before tomorrow night, it's all Twittering from here on out! Wanna follow? http://twitter.com/balps
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Album On Hold (Again) +Weekly New Tracks CRITICAL INFO
Album release on hold once again. This time for technical difficulties. Gotta talk with the people at Podsafe Music Network as to why all the tracks I've ever uploaded sound demonized.
In the meantime, since it's affected all tracks and ideas ever uploaded as well, I'll be turning things around.
Here's the change: I'm turning it into an email-based weekly new track. You want the weekly new track? give me your email if I don't add you to the list already. More info on that as it comes.
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
P.S. Thanks to theo for the concert info correction. It's on the 10th, not the 5th.
In the meantime, since it's affected all tracks and ideas ever uploaded as well, I'll be turning things around.
Here's the change: I'm turning it into an email-based weekly new track. You want the weekly new track? give me your email if I don't add you to the list already. More info on that as it comes.
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
P.S. Thanks to theo for the concert info correction. It's on the 10th, not the 5th.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Once Again, Concert And Album Release Details
A couple reminders...
FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE THIS WEDNESDAY:
Info from event site can be found here...
http://www.cvs.k12.mi.us/jjeffire/InVoice/rockmic.htm
But if you're lazy, it goes like this...
When: Wednesday, December 10th, 6:30
Where: CVHS Cafeteria (18300 Nineteen Mile Road Clinton Township, Michigan 48038)
Map
Cost: $3 for non-club members
What Else: Coffee, drinks, snacks, ect. will be available
Info: Contact Mr. Jeffire @ 586-723-2605
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Let it also be known the THE ALBUM GOES ON SALE THE DAY OF THE CONCERT!!!
Download the album on that day via this link...
http://tinyurl.com/5frkwk
Songs are a $0.99 a pop.
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Have twitter?
Wanna follow?
Up to date random artistry info!
http://twitter.com/balps
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE THIS WEDNESDAY:
Info from event site can be found here...
http://www.cvs.k12.mi.us/jjeffire/InVoice/rockmic.htm
But if you're lazy, it goes like this...
When: Wednesday, December 10th, 6:30
Where: CVHS Cafeteria (18300 Nineteen Mile Road Clinton Township, Michigan 48038)
Map
Cost: $3 for non-club members
What Else: Coffee, drinks, snacks, ect. will be available
Info: Contact Mr. Jeffire @ 586-723-2605
----------------------
Let it also be known the THE ALBUM GOES ON SALE THE DAY OF THE CONCERT!!!
Download the album on that day via this link...
http://tinyurl.com/5frkwk
Songs are a $0.99 a pop.
-----------------------
Have twitter?
Wanna follow?
Up to date random artistry info!
http://twitter.com/balps
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
Monday, December 1, 2008
The Dare
I really wish it would have been a bet instead because I could have racked some serious dough.
Before the football game this past Thanksgiving, Demi Lovato sung "The Star-Spangled Banner".
In my opinion, she raped it. It was BEYOND raping. As a matter of fact, she sung it in such a way that made me look back on how the teenie-bopper society and above adopted an R&B style of singing and invaded the old traditions that still hold true and dear to our hearts. LIKE THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.
Now I'm not against creativity and expressing yourself through unpopular means. Please, I encourage you to release it on a CD with some electro beats and amazing feats, but when it comes to singing it in front of people who like it sung properly and have it be given the respect it so proudly deserves, get the fuck off the stage.
I said the above to my Drunkle who, of course, agreed with me, but when I said it to my Dad, he stood on her side.
First he threw out her net-worth and fame, though I have no idea who the hell she is. Then when that didn't work for him, he played the "vocal range" card, which I proudly shot down.
"Fine, we'll see. Make it this week's new track."
And so it is.
Having JUST sung and recorded it, I'm quite happy with the results. It's simply enough the usual a capella version. Bare voice and all to prove the point to my Dad that songs like The National Anthem should NOT be sung in "just any way", but that it needs to be sung with pride, sorrow, and a sense of accomplishment.
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
P.S. I just checked out who she is. Camp Rock? The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience? Oh please, spare me the horror of that demographic already.
Before the football game this past Thanksgiving, Demi Lovato sung "The Star-Spangled Banner".
In my opinion, she raped it. It was BEYOND raping. As a matter of fact, she sung it in such a way that made me look back on how the teenie-bopper society and above adopted an R&B style of singing and invaded the old traditions that still hold true and dear to our hearts. LIKE THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.
Now I'm not against creativity and expressing yourself through unpopular means. Please, I encourage you to release it on a CD with some electro beats and amazing feats, but when it comes to singing it in front of people who like it sung properly and have it be given the respect it so proudly deserves, get the fuck off the stage.
I said the above to my Drunkle who, of course, agreed with me, but when I said it to my Dad, he stood on her side.
First he threw out her net-worth and fame, though I have no idea who the hell she is. Then when that didn't work for him, he played the "vocal range" card, which I proudly shot down.
"Fine, we'll see. Make it this week's new track."
And so it is.
Having JUST sung and recorded it, I'm quite happy with the results. It's simply enough the usual a capella version. Bare voice and all to prove the point to my Dad that songs like The National Anthem should NOT be sung in "just any way", but that it needs to be sung with pride, sorrow, and a sense of accomplishment.
Love and Ciao,
Trevor.
P.S. I just checked out who she is. Camp Rock? The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience? Oh please, spare me the horror of that demographic already.
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