24th January 2010
I am sure if you are reading this, you will have seen that I recently did an interview with E! about the experience of working with Joaquin Phoenix and Antony from Spacehog on their project (allegedly called "The Lady and the Tramp") I also made the quite controversial decision to do a version of one of the songs, "Cracked" which was done with love and respect, just so all the people who have approached me and asked to hear the album can get a kind of indication of what direction it was going in. I wish that the record could come out, as I am a big fan of the songs, and think that both J and A would be cast in a very good light by both the songs and the production of the recording. "like a cross between the Beatles, Bowie and Oasis" as I said on the interview.
You can read and experience the interview here:
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b163337_inside_joaquin_phoenixs_brilliant.html
I certainly hope that they don't take offence at my idiosyncratic approach, and version of the beautiful song. Anyhow, moving on.....
Next...... I have finished the tracklisting for the new EP, which is entitled "Blah Blah Blahnik" which will now precede "Fill Your Joys With Love" as it is going to coincide with my friend Antony Green's art displays of Imelda Marcos' famed shoe collection! The cover artwork is here:
28th December 2009
I am currently listening to the History Boys by Alan Bennett. Very funny in the vein of Peter Cook. Trying to get up the motivation to finish the new version of "Force Of Habit, which will feature on the 3rd EP I have planned, entitled "Maison d'etre" which will follow the next one, which is called "Fill Your Joys With Love" (a reference to the final scene of Romeo and Juliet). This one is a positive affirmation of my love of life, discovered recently.........
Below is the forthcoming cover art.
I also Just finished a song for Rebecca Nayery's film "Prudence" which is called "The World inside" I am hoping it is going to be featured on her very lovely film prominently.....
1st December 2009:
I have been in England looking after my Grandmother and Mother in the wake of my stepfather's death. During the time I was away from LA, I started working a press campaign on the "Un Ange Passe" EP which is being released as a request of Jessica Shroy, whose sister, Christine Shroy-Hull passed away a week after I got home from my Stepfather's funeral.
She was a great inspiration and friend to me, so I am very saddened by both events. I hope the EP -
Un Ange Passe
is a fitting tribute to her and her boundless positivity and energy. You can download the EP from this website by clicking below and either donating or giving me $0. I just want the word out there, and would like for the iTunes release to inspire people on 1st January (my birthday) next year.
Un Ange Passe
12th June 2009:
I am excited to be playing the LA Pride show on sunday at 5. The location is Santa Monica and Robertson, where my band will be playing the main stage. I have been working super hard to finish all the electronic backing tracks to make it a full on dark party. A cause that I feel strongly about is the right to have relations in whatever context as long as it is with consenting adults! If you can make it, it will be like Moscow show, which was, (for those who were lucky enough to get in) amazing....
11th Feb 2009:
I have just finished an ambient album under the name PFC It will be released soon on iTunes alongside the 2nd drinkme album, the first PFC record and "Coito Ergo Sum" This is likely to be held back until end of April now....
