Nathaniel Carroll - A Boy and His Piano (and sometimes his guitar and his friends)

January 20, 2009

I'm recording a new EP entitled "The Sea Married Me." It will feature four or five songs, which will be connected to make a seamless 30+ minute experience. I don't want to use the term "progressive" or "concept," but it's a continuous album with reoccurring musical and lyrical themes. CH McCoy of Southern Hills is recording the project. In the past, my recording process has been fairly isolated, and I used to try to play all the instruments by myself. Not any more. My goal for making this record is to work together with musicians from Springfield (and across the country) to create something with which we can all be proud. I am sending out an open invitation to any musicians who would like to contribute to the record. I will post a working demo of the first track for download in the next week or two. Then, people can record their additional parts and send them back to me.

Also, I am in need of some specific instrumentalists to come record with us: Trumpet, Oboe, Bassoon, Violin, French Horn, Flute, Tuba. If you or someone you know is proficient with any of these instruments, email me at nathaniel [dot] carroll [at] gmail [dot] com.

xoxo,
nathaniel

Labels: bassoon, EP, french horn, oboe, recording, trumpet, tuba

October 28, 2008

The Year Thus Far

Thus far, 2008 has been quite a roller coaster. This is a good thing, because I love roller coasters. My favorite is the Screamin' Eagle at Six Flags over Saint Louis, Missouri.

Thus far, in 2008, I have worked as a paralegal, welcomed my first baby boy into the world, re-enrolled in college (1 more year!), and have still not finished a new album! My eyes are bigger than my stomach, I'm told, and I have decided to reevaluate my goals for the upcoming year. Let's take a look:

1. Spend time with my family (Ongoing).
2. Release an EP (February 2009).
3. Make my fiancee' an "honest woman" (June 2009).
4. Finish school (ETA August 2009).
5. Pick a school for post-grad studies
6. Write a new record for 2010

Lately I've been interested in arranging and recording Christmas/winter songs. I will probably try to record a couple more songs for this year. Maybe I'll revive my albums from the years past and package it up properly. Maybe I'll buy in to the consumerism of the holiday season.

If you see me on the street, ask me how my goals are coming along. If you don't, I'm liable to forget I set them in the first place.

What are your goals for this year? Send them to me at nathaniel[dot]carroll[at]gmail[dot]com, and I'll post my favorite ones on here in the months to come.

xoxo,
nathaniel

Labels: 2008, EP, Goals, New album, Reindeer


	January 20, 2009 I'm recording a new EP entitled "The Sea Married Me." It will feature four or five songs, which will be connected to make a seamless 30+ minute experience. I don't want to use the term "progressive" or "concept," but it's a continuous album with reoccurring musical and lyrical themes. CH McCoy of Southern Hills is recording the project. In the past, my recording process has been fairly isolated, and I used to try to play all the instruments by myself. Not any more. My goal for making this record is to work together with musicians from Springfield (and across the country) to create something with which we can all be proud. I am sending out an open invitation to any musicians who would like to contribute to the record. I will post a working demo of the first track for download in the next week or two. Then, people can record their additional parts and send them back to me. Also, I am in need of some specific instrumentalists to come record with us: Trumpet, Oboe, Bassoon, Violin, French Horn, Flute, Tuba. If you or someone you know is proficient with any of these instruments, email me at nathaniel [dot] carroll [at] gmail [dot] com. xoxo, nathaniel Labels: bassoon, EP, french horn, oboe, recording, trumpet, tuba October 28, 2008 The Year Thus Far Thus far, 2008 has been quite a roller coaster. This is a good thing, because I love roller coasters. My favorite is the Screamin' Eagle at Six Flags over Saint Louis, Missouri. Thus far, in 2008, I have worked as a paralegal, welcomed my first baby boy into the world, re-enrolled in college (1 more year!), and have still not finished a new album! My eyes are bigger than my stomach, I'm told, and I have decided to reevaluate my goals for the upcoming year. Let's take a look: 1. Spend time with my family (Ongoing). 2. Release an EP (February 2009). 3. Make my fiancee' an "honest woman" (June 2009). 4. Finish school (ETA August 2009). 5. Pick a school for post-grad studies 6. Write a new record for 2010 Lately I've been interested in arranging and recording Christmas/winter songs. I will probably try to record a couple more songs for this year. Maybe I'll revive my albums from the years past and package it up properly. Maybe I'll buy in to the consumerism of the holiday season. If you see me on the street, ask me how my goals are coming along. If you don't, I'm liable to forget I set them in the first place. What are your goals for this year? Send them to me at nathaniel[dot]carroll[at]gmail[dot]com, and I'll post my favorite ones on here in the months to come. xoxo, nathaniel Labels: 2008, EP, Goals, New album, Reindeer	Next Show Nov. 5, 2008 @ The Outland Ballroom w/Andy Zipf Springfield, MO 8:00 pm, $5 More upcoming shows Releases Info Links The Latest... follow me on Twitter
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