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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Exclusive New Track: Knight In Shining Armor + "Featured On..."

Getting back into the swing of things after a short break in new weekly music, I've recently given you some new sounds to evaluate. This week's is no difference. To me, the track is SO good that I couldn't just "upload it" like all the others. Nope. When you've got a track this good, you've gotta make a big deal about it, so I gave it to good friend and podcasting guru Les Zaldor for the debut release of it.

Before I go any further, the link is here. Episode 218.

Along with the track, I also sent him a commentary to go along with it describing the song and what it represents to me. That's heard before the song. Enjoy and cherish both.

The track goes up on Podsafe Music Network come Sunday.

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KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR

There's a helipad in my head for when I wish to dream
Of smiling, laughing, giggling you.
There's a lighthouse in my heart for when it's safe to dock
And all the while the clock keeps ticking.

There's a monster inside my heart and the name I gave it was your's.
I thought they'd fit so nicely together.
I said words I can't repeat to combat words you throw.
I hope we'll make it work someday.

'Cause I can't help but think that it's all part of one big plan.
And that by the end of it all, I won't have a leg to stand on.
Oh please, baby please, tell me I'm your one and only man.
"Knight in shining armor" and that whatever I do can never harm her.

I saw love that I had to have. Didn't think about the cost.
Next time I'll be wasting wisely.
I'm so glad that I've got time to deface and derail.
I'll let it all die off in hiding.

'Cause I can't help but think that it's all part of one big plan.
And that by the end of it all, I won't have a leg to stand on.
Oh please, baby please, tell me I'm your one and only man.
"Knight in shining armor" and that whatever I do can never harm her.

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Let's play catch-up on the "featured on..." section.

Zaldor's World (http://www.zaldor.com/)
Ep. 212
Ep. 218
Dalecast (http://www.dalecast.co.uk/)
Ep. 419
Ep. 443
Ep. 444
Ep. 445
Stream Radio 6
Ep. 447
Ep. 470
Ep. 477
freemusicgroove (http://www.jeso.nl/sblog2/index.php?cat=4)
#6
Makin Noise (http://making-noise.com/)
Making Noise #13 January 8, 2009
Inside My Head (http://jen.phantompower.org/)
Inside My Head / Drugs / number seventy six

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Apology + Featured + DEBUT ALBUM NEWS!!!

Got a message from Atlantic Wave Radio through Myspace. Turns out I had a lesson to learn on KEEPING THINGS TO MYSELF.

"Noticed that you blogged about my podcast, show M0138.

Your blog page:

http://littleplasticstars. blogspot. com/2008/08/featured-atlantic-wave-radio. html

Just wondered why you felt it didn't go very well?

I'm just interested in what you thought was wrong, if I didnt handle something well or if you think your music just didn't fit in well in my chosen tracks?

Welcome hearing your views.

Thanks

Steve"


The post he's referring to being...

"Atlantic Wave Radio featured "The Alcoholic". As always, I'm grateful for the play, but....... damn................ listen to it and you'll see what I mean...

MO137

As I said to my Dad, "...it sounds like the producer molested The Alcoholic... or maybe it's the other way around".

Yeah, thinking on it now... 137 episodes under his belt... the other tracks don't sound like mine.......... and......... and.......................... it's me, isn't it................... yeaaaahhh.............."


In response, I said...

"First of all, when I said "It sounds like the producer molested the track...", that was pretty strong and definitely unnecessary - I do apologize - and thinking back, I would have chosen my words differently. I ended that comment with "...or maybe it's the other way around." It really is the other way around.

If nobody else has jumpy compression but me, it's me. I'm still trying to work out the production side of music and it's pretty evident here that I have a long ways to go still.

You've got a great podcast with great music. Disregard what I said because it's simply ME complaining about MY shotty production.

I noticed that you featured me on the 30th of October. I thank you very much for that.

Once again, I do apologize for the comment I made. You didn't deserve it.

Trevor."


I got:

"Hi,

Thanks for getting back to me.

It's one of those cases where no one else says anything and I couldnt hear anything too glaringly obvious on first pass.

That said it is pretty bad. There is a definate difference in the track as it plays out. Luckily I keep gigabytes of stuff as I record so I can track down exactly where it went wrong and I have. :-)

So really its me that should be apologising to you.

I had started to change my production methods but I will remove the faulty processing and hopefully things will improve.

As I said in the original email I was just out to find out what the problem was, none of us are prefect but I do try and get there, little step by little step, sounds like your pretty much the same.

So a big thanks from me for pointing out my awful audio, hopefully I will smooth things out and make everyone's tracks sound as good as they were originally recorded, thats my aim at least.

I see you have another new track up on the Podsafe Music Network, i'll be playing that on the show next week one day.

Speak soon

Steve"


I don't deserve such kindness.

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Yeah, a couple new plays to note.

First one is Cirque de Sophie. As you search for "Aimee's Heartbreak", you'll notice that before you reach the track, there's a funny but EXTREMELY EXPLICIT AND MATURE skit. BEWARE.

http://cirquedesophie.mevio.com/

Then there's Dalecast with "The Alcoholic". Obviously a big fan of me if not that song.... he plays THAT SONG every time! Not that there's anything wrong with that, I'll just have to come up with tracks that sound like "The Alcoholic" so he's got more to choose from.

As always, Dalecast link is to the right.

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Alright, here it goes.

"Truths, Lies, and Lullabies" is going on sale in download format the day of the concert!

A physical release is to be expected though no date is set for that just yet.

More news on that as it comes.

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I've been thinking........ maybe I should switch "Love Somebody" with "Subject Yourself" for the concert's tracklisting just to keep with the pace......... I don't know........ any comments on that? I RARELY hear from fans and it would be great to as, you know, I WRITE AND PERFORM MUSIC FOR YOU.

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Missed Featured For Oct. + BRAND NEW LATE TRACK!!!

Yes, I'm late, but look at what I gave you!

This is a cover of the original song by Aimee Mann known as "That's How I Knew This Story Would Break My Heart". I changed the title for the sake of the cover to "Aimee's Heartbreak". Great song but the original title is TOO DAMN LONG.

I sing:

I drew a picture of you
You and your anchor tattoo
And saw the face that I knew
Covered in shame
You drew a bird that was here
A kind of sweet chanticleer
But with a terrible fear
That the cage couldn't tame

That's how I knew this story would break my heart
When you wrote it
That's how I knew this story would break my heart

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Just before October ended and RIGHT AFTER I listed the plays of October, a couple popped up.

Mental Nomad - Ep. 116

http://mentalnomad.libsyn.com/

and Dalecast - Ep. 406

Link can be found to the right, but for those who fail at finding Waldo, the link is here.

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Friday, October 24, 2008

New Track + This Month's Plays + Concert Date IS THE SAME!!!

Good news! What WAS suppose to be a date change for the concert is STILL ON THE 10TH and is SET FOR THE 10TH.

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I know I was pretty late on delivering a new track - all apologies. I'm going to try and make an effort to be more on time.

REGULAR GUY

Cheer up.
Way to bring down the mood when you're in the bottom.
Things look grey now. Wait for a while, then smile.
It's not bad, it just isn't how you wanted it to be.

I've got this feeling it'll last for a while.
Crack open a beer and bring the wall down.
You've gotta be open to new things - put the cache of red tape away.
Be honest - open and true.

I've been down that road
And it isn't good.
The things you won't
Are the things I would.
You're still young,
Don't let it die.
You'll spend your life
Just tryin' to be a regular guy.

Live life for once.
Right now.
Live it now.


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As October comes to a close, I want to point out all of this month's "featured"s...

Dalecast 383
Dalecast 394
Dalecast and the big 400!!!

As always, a link to Dalecast can be found auf der rechten Seite (on the right side).

I want to congratulate Steve on reaching his 400th episode, a MAJOR milestone that not many podcasters reach!

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

New Track: "Welcome To The Fall" + Featured + FIRST RADIO PLAY!!!

First off, the new track is short and sweet. SHORT for a reason. I got a lot of flak about that. I just wanna make it clear that "Welcome To The Fall" is suppose to have the feeling of an "intro" and not a "song".

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Yes, once again, "featured" is the word.

Double dose of Your's Truly on Lonely Fella - "lps 69" AND "Breathe"...

Kinda wish there was a way of contacting him. I'm willing to send 44100 files so he doesn't have to play the 96000 files because they totally fuck with the music!

Lonely Fella Episode 27

...

"Way Past Bedtime with Gustav Bertha" is up next with "Breathe". ALL HAIL THE LAND OF SWITZER! SWITZERLAND!!!

WAY PAST BEDTIME Episode 48

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And finally, BUGCAST.

Episode 029

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And now the moment you've all been waiting for................... drum-roll please........................ MY FIRST RADIO PLAY!!!!! THAT'S RIGHT, NOT A PODCAST FEATURE, BUT A RADIO FEATURE!!!!

The details are as follows:

Tom Robinson's Introducing on BBC6
On Sunday at Midnight in the UK.

For those in the US, click on "Listen Now" at 7pm. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RealAudio!!!
For those in the UK, the show comes on at Midnight on BBC6!!!

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Working on next week's track... I'm feeling some vocals on this one. Can't say much about it just yet.

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

New Track: Breathe + Featured (Homecast Show)!!!

Hey!!! What's up all my homeboys, homegirls, and homeowners?! A new "featured on" to speak of along with a fresh new flippin' track!

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"Homecast Show" is the name and LA news reporting gone podcasting is their game!

Enjoy. As far as I know, they're the first to play "Flawed". Love and Kudos to them!

Homecast Show - Episode 143 (plays automatically)

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This week's track is fresh in the sense that... alright, I lied, it's not "fresh" so much as it fuckin' rocks, but... blah... you figure it out.

BREATHE

Breathe fire,
Expire,
Break it down like a morse code wire
to something that makes a little more sense.

Squeal piggy.
"On knees" gritty.
Hey, that's fitting.
Make a nice little sand castle all fall down.

Where were you when that quiet fissure of a non-existance reigned?
Where were you when the light I saw was the devil in white that came?
Where were you when the life I led started to slowly break away
And separate?
Break away.

Smash
Kill
Burn
End
Wreck
Waste
Break
Stare

Slow-motion commotion.
Devotion to a fantasy world.
"Combustible" in every sense of the word.

I've been waiting too long for a realization.
Where my heart stops beating for the next situation.
Where my weak love stands on a poor foundation.

Why does it do this to me?
I just don't get it.
Why do you do this me?
I still see your ghost sometimes.
Why do you do this to me?

Breathe.


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Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Featured: Inside My Head + Multiple Dalecasts + WHAT THE F*&%!!!

Alright, I went with it even when my Dad said "What is so fucking special about this track?! It's not significant, it's short... WHAT THE HELL!", but since "Say Something Beautiful To Me"'s debut on the podsafe network as a weekly filler track of an idea I had been throwing around, it's been featured SIX TIMES. Now, I'm starting to get a little frustrated as GOOD heartfelt tracks are being passed over for short diddies that have no deep-rooted feelings.

Why oh WHY is this a popular track? Maybe it's because it's about love and love's happiness and being a kid, none of which I've felt for the majority of two years.

Oh well, if the people love it...

Here goes another round of "Featured"'s to announce....

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"Inside My Head" Podcast featured by a hott avatar (as seen on her podsafe profile) and a sexxy voice. She featured... yeah... that's right... SAY SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL TO ME!!!

http://jen.phantompower.org/ (Episode 66 - the opening track + commentary)

Along with the Cast of the Dale kind....

DC 364
DC 365
DC 368

http://www.dalecast.co.uk/

I know I know I KNOW.... haven't been working on the DaleCast tribute lately... go ahead, call me a wanker, I know you want to. Blah................... I'll go right on it this minute.

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Featured; DALECAST (TWICE) + SUNDOWN LOUNGE PODZINE!!!

THREE NEW FEATURED...(s?) TO BRAG ABOUT!!! Alright, you got me, two of them are from good friend Steve over on Dalecast, but the third is Sundown Lounge Podzine out in Sunni Cali!

They've got the link for Episode 156 the same as 155, so the alternative is a player on the side, a "Pupu Player". Your's Truly can be heard at mark 17:18.

Sundown - Episode 156 (CLICK ON THE PLAYER!!!)

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And, of course, Dalecast...

From now on, expect me to just post the direct link to his site because his podcast kicks ass - not only because he features me as often as the sun rises, but because he's an all-around great guy who WILL be getting a freshly-pressed, official digipak copy of "Truths, Lies, And Lullabies" as a token of gratitude!! Take note podcasters: Repeated play = CD YOUR WAY!!!

http://www.dalecast.co.uk/

Episodes 354 + 361.

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Featured: Most People Are DJs

Alright, I want you all to listen to this even if you don't listen to most if not any of the podshow episodes that feature your's truly because, when you hear it from this guy, you know you're good.

"The Sound of Velvet Crushing" is the last song played on the episode. Stick around for the track, but ESPECIALLY for the commentary............... oh, hell, stick around for THE WHOLE DAMN SHOW.

MPAD#158 "Sucker DJ"

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Featured: Your Lonely Fella' Podcast + DALECAST

If you wanna laugh your ass off, listen to this...

18:13 minutes in, yours truly gets "tuned down"...

Your Lonely Fella' Podcast - Episode 25


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Back to kick-ass reality with the ever-faithful DALECAST!!!

Dalecast 350

And by the way, keep your heads up for a special "DaleCast, Thank You".

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Featured: This Reality Podcast

Well, this Wednesday's track is gonna KICK ASS COLLECTIVELY, but to tie you over until then, here's a new feature.

The Reality Podcast was kind enough feature "Say Something Beautiful To Me" which leads me to believe that it's not half bad. If I've got an idea and all that comes of it is a diddy and that simple diddy (which, remember, lasts for a WHOPPING minute and a half) is featured not once but twice, maybe it means I'm not a bad artist after all... which sounds like me tooting my own horn but when you take into account that music is effortless, good music is hard, and GREAT music is impossible, it should all make sense.

In the podcast, the dj says:

"Say something beautiful to me! -- -- and that's how it ends. It's just REALLY REALLY good."

Quite nice of him to say. Thank you.

Now listen...

This Reality Podcast - Episode 27

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Thank You Dalecast + Featured: Say Something Beautiful To Me

I went to bed at five in the morning. Before I quickly feel right to sleep, I had noticed that ever-faithful Dalecast had featured "Say Something Beautiful To Me".

I honestly didn't expect any play from that track or The Alcoholic or any track like those because, although they mean a lot to me, they don't pack a "Dating Is Hard" punch or a "They Don't Bring The Noise" pizazz.

Never before have I had the same podcaster play me this much. I am truly grateful.

Thank you Steve (because, as it turns out, is name isn't Dale).

Here's the episode...

Episode 347

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

P.S. I only just now read "Due to shortage of server space, previous episodes are now only available from me." So... if you wanna listen to an episode later on, you might not get a chance.............. SO LISTEN TO THEM NOW!!!"

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Featured: Atlantic Wave Radio

Atlantic Wave Radio featured "The Alcoholic". As always, I'm grateful for the play, but....... damn................ listen to it and you'll see what I mean...

MO137

As I said to my Dad, "...it sounds like the producer molested The Alcoholic... or maybe it's the other way around".

Yeah, thinking on it now... 137 episodes under his belt... the other tracks don't sound like mine.......... and......... and.......................... it's me, isn't it................... yeaaaahhh..............

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Feature: Suitcase Full Of Dimes

This most recent feature is one that I'm giddy about because they used a line from "Waiting" as the episode name!

Suitcase Full Of Dimes - 95: Someone Unique To Complete Me (plays automatically)

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Featured: DALECAST

Featured by the ever faithful DALECAST and... once again... The Alcoholic.

DALECAST - Episode 337 (plays automatically)

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Featured: bartycast

"bartycast" featured "Star 69 Me". Many thanks from the man in New York.

bartycast - Episode 94

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Featured + New Track: DALECAST + The Alcoholic

NEW TRACK...

Yep, it's that time of the week. This time around, I got personal yet against (first my atheism, then I cracked on friends, now it's my alcoholic Uncle) with "The Alcoholic".

If you know my family, you know the guy we shrug off like a bug - which is horrible because "acceptance starts when you leave it alone", but really, I'd rather not leave it alone.

He's never done shit TO the kids, but then again he hasn't done shit WITH the kids.

This song is for the alcoholic in YOUR family.

THE ALCOHOLIC

In this trying time, gotta think about
What's on your mind - gotta work it out.
Go and cover your ears, You can't think when they're all shouting,
You can't move when it's all mounting,
You can't sail when it's all sinking,
There's no pain if you're busy drinking.

It's a burning house and you're the owner.
A scared family and you're a loner.
Whiskey to harmony - "Better than a stoner".
The couch is your domain for when
You don't wanna play the game of Life.

We're a loser team fighting a losing battle.
You know what I mean. Why don't you put the bottle
Down so we can talk about it.
We're caring for you because you don't.

Foundation giving way.
Arms crossed you've got nothing to say.
Your eyes say a million words
You don't need to speak to be heard.
We hear every single god damn word.

You can't think when they're all shouting,
You can't move when it's all mounting,
You can't sail when it's all sinking,
There's no pain if you're busy drinking.


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This is also the first time where I started with the piano and vocals and added instruments from there on. It's a transition I've wanted to do successfully for a long time. Obviously still figuring things out.

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FEATURED...

DALECAST featured this track the next day.

DALECAST - Episode 333 (plays automatically)

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Featured: LoveHouse Radio

Featured on yet another podcast. This one from Virginia of all places, but then again I've been featured in Wisconsin, Israel, Minnesota...

The first podcast to feature the FULL song of Dating Is Hard. Madd Props where Madd Props must be given.

I'm the last song, but as always, stay for the whole show.

LHR-197

I should REALLY start getting featured on the radio. Podcasting is great and everything, but it's a method that lacks UMPH. Half the podcasts that have played me have STOPPED making new episodes and it's only been a couple MONTHS! I mean, when I was with Black Adam, staple podcasts that had their own spots on the FRONT PAGE of PMN like Rob Costlow and BandTrax are no longer making new episodes!

I got a feeling that this is where I need to, after getting the CDs pressed, send out copies to college radio and.... college radio and................. alright, so maybe I can't think of anyone else that would... TV shows...!!! Aaaaanndd...... I'll keep thinking................ any suggestions, PLEASE DO TELL!!!

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Featured: Living Life as a Gay DJ in The UK + World of Sound

After a podcaster features "The Anatomy Of Truth", his response to it...

"God, get the razors out! I don't know if that's chill music or SUICIDE music!"

I swear, that was a much needed laugh after a HORRIBLE day at work. That's from a podcast that my Dad caught flying under the radar that is Podsafe Music Network's alerting system.

The podcaster who produces the podcast "Living Life as a Gay DJ in The UK" has featured me... twice... as far as I can tell. Once for "Waiting" and another time for "The Anatomy Of Truth". He says he's a fan of my work and that's always an encouraging and welcomed complement.

I do believe that a "Thank You" email is in order for making my day a little brighter.

For "The Anatomy Of Truth"...

Episode 7

For "Waiting"...

Episode 6, but you've gotta click the link on that page.

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Along with "Living Life as a Gay DJ in The UK", another play from WAYYY back in June, 25th that I never showed up on PMN's radar either is a podcast called "World of Sound" which played "The Sound Of Velvet Crushing"

Much thanks to them as well.

World of Sound 2008-6

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Featured: DALECAST and Twilight Series Podcast

That's right! Another play by my now "most-featured on" podcaster, DaleCast. Enjoy that play through the following link...

Episode 314

And a BIG play for me is on the most recent episode of Twilight Series Podcast where several HUGE fans of the big-name book "Twilight" discuss the world of Twilight, or as they put it...

"We are sisters from Texas, and we love the Twilight Series! Through podcasting, we hope to entertain you, as well as inspire you. We are dedicated to discussing the Twilight Series thoroughly, and have fun doing it!"

The episode can be found on this page. If you're a fan of the book, stay for the entire podcast. I've heard it, it's a great fan-based podcast. If nothing else, stay for Little Plastic Stars.

Here's their Artist Details page for LPS...

Little Plastic Stars Artist Page

Episode 28

Can't wait to tell my sister about this. She's also a HUGE fan of the series and will most definitely freak.

Love and Ciao,

Trevor.