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January 29, 2006
THE CAFFINATED V-BLOG
When I was watching this one back this morning, and messing about with all the filters etc, I started to smile at the 'over-caffinated' vibe I was picking up from the movie! We were in the studio for a long time, and the coffee intake was a little much, and I think it comes across. Today I will make a concerted effort to drink a little less!! It was fun yesterday, and we pretty much got the bed of two tracks down. That is drums, bass guitar and a couple of rhythm guitars to each song. We are back in today, and I think Matt will track at least one more song, and Ricky will do as much of his rhythm guitars as we have time to do. Also Billy will begin doing his thing later, so we should finish up this weekend having made a nice start on at least three of the four tracks we have left to do. The vibe in the studio is great - everyone is laughing and relaxed. Probably because there is absolutely no pressure doing stuff like this! Normally there is a manager or a label breathing down your neck to get 'a single' and put some fluffy strings on that ballad or something. With Circus Diablo, its just us, doing what we want. Nice!
So I tried to get through the questions in the video blog, but I was tanked up on Columbia's finest (coffee, not coke!!) and Matt was hitting drums very loudly for most of the day. So I hope I got through them all. I will take a few pics today and maybe a bit more video - this time, I'll try and actually film some of the recording process - maybe get Ricky doing some guitar or whatever. Its kinda cool to be able to post diaries as we go through the days in the studio.
The acoustic thing at On The Rox was fun - but very short. Ricky and I jumped up with Rolan Bolan (Marc Bolan's son!) and did 20th Century Boy with him, and Jumpin Jack Flash with Brett Hellings. They all played on Ziggy Stardust (which I sang) and that was it. I was home by midnight, watching Invasion on Tivo. LOVE Invasion - its really getting good these days. Unlike Lost - which has lost me! Surface is also a good watch, and 24 ...... now THAT is some shiznit television right there!! Netflix also finally snagged me, so the movies are piling up at the front door. After this weekends studio stuff, I have three days to catch up on all of them, before we go back in next Thursday. Oh, and by the way - the question about what my first ever band name was ..... I remembered ...... we were called Vital Bodies!! And we were 11 years old. Ah, the memories come flooding back - the local church halls, the Sears guitar that wouldnt stay in tune, the secret cigarette smoking at rehearsals (in the drummer's front room!!) - wonderful times.
Gotta go. Gotta get to the gym before we hit the studio again today. Its kinda busy, keeping up with all this stuff, AND trying to make the Camp Freddy album, AND trying to record the Circus Diablo EP .....AND spend time with my wife!! But it will all be worth it in the end. Hope you enjoy todays diary. Back with more of the same real soon. Til then - Peace
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at January 29, 2006 08:17 AM
Comments
I shouldn't be laughing this hard in the morning when I haven't even had coffee yet...
Ya gotta love the video blogs... what did we ever do without them?
Posted by: flamingheart at January 29, 2006 10:23 AM
WOW, so much coffee I didn't even see a cigarette in that vblog! Looks like y'all are having fun. Tell Matt I have another lovely box of Cubans with his name on it, just waiting for the next gig to bring em!
Beth
Posted by: beth at January 29, 2006 10:53 AM
Good day, Billy and family......
Loved the peak into the studio. Lots of work, yes, but fun too!! Tell Matt his "blankie" rocks!! I've got a leopard one that stays at my desk for those chilly nights at the computer. Are you using that Pro-Tone pedal yet? *Dennis....will be contacting you soon*
Have a great week everyone,
~Bonita
Posted by: Bonita at January 29, 2006 11:35 AM
Billy ~ thanx for another vblog. Great as usual!
I have a ?...Are you planning on putting any of this 'b-t-s' footage on the Circus Diablo EP. I love seeing how you put the music together.
I wish more artists did more of this stuff.
Thanx for being so cutting edge!
Another ?...Did you listen to CFR last nite? ROFL!!!! A most entertaining trainwreck!
You gonna be back next Sat yeah?!...please!
Donovan should have called you Jezzi!!!
Posted by: laurie tuttle at January 29, 2006 12:41 PM
Please keep the video blogs coming. They're great! Matt & his blankie had me cracking up this morning.
Posted by: Alchemy at January 29, 2006 02:29 PM
Glad I'm not the only one hooked on Invasion...LOVE that show!!!
Posted by: Cori at January 29, 2006 02:40 PM
okay, laurie, explain the Donovan reference, I listened for a bit, but had to go...also, I know it's just me, but the vblog falls apart right when Billy starts answering questions, so if anyone wants to email me with a synopsis, much appreciation...
love
me
Posted by: jezebel at January 29, 2006 04:51 PM
Great v-blog! Thanks! I have to say that you did seem pretty caffeinated, but hey, caffeine is what gets me though my day and there are worse alternatives, much worse. :)
Have a good one.
-darree
Posted by: healtopalm at January 29, 2006 04:58 PM
heres one for ya headed to cali in a few monthes and looking to get some more ink while im there suggestions on any cool shops or artists
Posted by: brian at January 29, 2006 05:52 PM
Oh Come on, Billy - you are SO doing the Cult shows...it's obvious...unless you're really good at this suspense shit. As for Matt, I can't tell...go ahead, we'd love to have ya!
Posted by: Mike at January 29, 2006 09:12 PM
yeah..they're all secretly rehearsing cult songs at matt's studio..
Posted by: ylais at January 30, 2006 01:06 AM
Morengo ... I feel the call of... MORENGO. Yeah.
Bwahahha. Javajavajavajavajavajavajavajavajava!
Posted by: Kate at January 30, 2006 08:13 AM
dear billy , thanks so much for answering my question , and im gonna take ur advice- fuck the uk and fuck every1 telling me i cant do anything!
so when i come over im gonna be calling you so theres the heads up ..ps tell matt i got a stick to give him back-he gave it to me aat a vr show last january!
once again thanks!
Posted by: paul at January 30, 2006 03:22 PM
Billy we SO missed you on CFR Sat. night! Right Y'all?
It looks like the Circus Diablo guys are having fun. If the resulting product is as good as the fun you are having it will be great.
I love , love the v blogs .
Thanks Billy!
They were talking about The Cult tour here on the radio today. The closest to me is DC.
Luv XXX Terri
Posted by: Terri at January 30, 2006 05:15 PM
Hey Billy - if you're going out with the Cult, just whisper it to me. I won't tell anyone. I'm really good at keeping a secret, I swear.
Seriously, we'd love to see you out on the road with Ian & Duffy. You won a lot of us over with your openness and your respect for the fans, and I for one would love to say thank you in person.
Posted by: linda at January 30, 2006 05:29 PM
The suspense is killing me...
Posted by: ylais at January 30, 2006 08:08 PM
The Cult is booked at the Anaheim House of Blues on March 4th. Billy, are you busy that day?
I am soooo sneaky...
Posted by: beth at January 30, 2006 08:21 PM
FUCK! I WASNT HOME TONITE AND TOTALLY FORGOT TO TAPE SURFACE.......CAN SOMEONE FILL ME IN ON WHAT I MISSED.....DID THE KID FULLY TURN INTO AQUAMAN LIZARDBOY YET? LAST I SAW ALL THE NIM'S WERE FOLLOWING HIM INTO THE WATER LIKE HE WUZ THE PIED-PIPER ER SUM SHITE...........
Posted by: UncleCreepy at January 31, 2006 01:45 AM
Oh I forgot to say Ricky is cute.
Posted by: Terri at January 31, 2006 04:05 AM
OOPS! - San Diego House of Blues - not Anaheim...
Posted by: beth at January 31, 2006 10:23 AM
Jezzi ~ Donovan said he made many calls to find someone to be on the show & I just thought he would have benefitted from your cool style.
It was mad props to your radio skiiiiills my friend!
Posted by: laurie tuttle at January 31, 2006 12:47 PM
awwwww. that is so completely sweet of you, my dear laurie, remember, you were the only one that knew the secret password that night, it cracked Billy up!!!
jezzi(I've had no professional training)
Posted by: jezebel at January 31, 2006 06:40 PM
Hey Billy, just a quick one - have you been checking out the world's number one Podcast by Ricky Gervais, Steven Merchant and Karl Pilkington. It's very funny, but I know Gervais isn't to everyones taste.
That's something you have to miss in the states, truly ground breaking comedy. Sure there are some fantastic US shows but nothing quite liek the League of Gentlemen, Royl Famile, Little Britain or the Office.
Posted by: d_Wez in da Haus at January 31, 2006 11:22 PM