Hello all,
You know sometimes you see or hear something and you just have to share it? Well this is one of those moments. You have to check this out.
Watch from about the 8 minute mark. One word ‘WOW’…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf0HK2zrsWQ
Enjoy. x
Oi!
I am off up to the smokey metropolis we call London on the 9th of Feb, to start work on a music video for ‘Remember Who You Are’, The song was written to go alongside the release of my Dads book, of the same name.
The video will be shown on a massive screen behind me and my band when we play at Wembley Arena in October. Yes, you did read that correctly, Wembley Arena.
The idea for the video is wicked. It’s really thought provoking and interesting. I do hope you’ll like it!
I’ll get it up here as soon as I can. x
Oi!
At last my second album is complete. It still needs mastering and mixing but as far as recording, our job is done.
Now I just need to sort out an album title and get it released and out into your eardrums.
The mixing and mastering shouldn’t take long at all so I’m looking for a release around the end of March.
One track off the album, ‘Remember Who You Are’ will be released well before that. I had a meeting in London on Friday to put together ideas for a music video to be released on YouTube by the end of February.
While the record won’t yet be for sale, it’s quite a cool way to advertise it’s release and get some interest around the internet. Well, that’s the plan anyway!
This is a self release and while that’s amazing because I get the record to sound how I want it to, it’s also down to me to sort everything else out.
Once it’s released, I’ll piece together a tour and hopefully come and play somewhere near you.
Until then, stay lucky. x
Hey everyone,
I am appearing on the Vectis Radio Morning Show this Wednesday.
It goes out on www.vectisradio.com.
Tune in. x
Hey folks,
My big sister Kerry is climbing Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles.
Her climb is in aid of Alzheimers charities.
Please check out her Just Giving page here – http://www.justgiving.com/Kerry-Cooney75BenNevis-climb.
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Hey guys and gals,
I hope you had a lovely Christmas. Mine was blurry, but thems the rules in England.
I’m in the studio tomorrow to finish the album. I’m excited and nervous at the same time. I really hope you like it!
Next year will be a good one. I can feel it.
Have a great New Years Eve. Be safe. Make love not war.
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Hey all,
Just a quick message to wish you all a merry Christmas. Not a religious man, but I am a beer and food man. So have fun being merry and friendly with each other.
Check out gandtippers.com to see what this weeks show is all about. It’s a Christmas Special y’know.
Be safe everyone. xxx
Hey folks,
I went into the studio today and blasted out the vocals on another 3 tunes. I have now completed 8 tracks and only have 4 more vocals to do before the album is complete.
I know it seems like it has taken ages but all together so far, it’s only taken 14 days. I have had to spread it out due to costs but to nearly have an album done in two weeks, is pretty impressive in my book.
The financial situation that musicians have to face is incredible. Did you know that my first album, It gets worse at night, was released on iTunes on December 7th 2009? That is nearly 2 years to the day, and I have still not seen ONE PENNY of the sales revenue that album generated. Pretty mad eh?
So for that reason, this album has taken longer due to the distinct lack of funds at my disposal. I guess that’s why so many acts these days come from privileged backgrounds and attended private schools. They need Daddies money just to fund their careers.
But, despite what you may have read about my family in the papers recently, I come from a normal working class background and therefore, funding an album takes it’s time.
They may have the funds, but at least I have the soul.
Basically, I just went round the houses to say, ‘Sorry it’s taken two years to come up with a second album’. I just hope you think it was worth the wait!
I was using the working title ‘The Non-Delivery Boy’ for the record. Based on the fact that I have promised much in several different areas and failed to deliver in each. Did you know I was once voted by Bob Wilson (Arsenal & Scotland) as ‘The most promising goalkeeper in Britain’? There’s a fact for you!
But despite not quite making it in football, Ice Hockey and music, I am very proud of what I have achieved. Representing your Country is certainly not something to feel bad about. So for that reason, I have scrapped the title. It’s too negative. I want this album to be a positive thing. A rebirth after a couple of pretty horrible years personally.
Now I’m thinking the title ‘The long road to the middle’ is more fitting. Some people have bumpier rides than others, but fundamentally, we’re all going to the same place. We’re all equal.
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Hey all,
Thought you might like this. For some reason we’re pictured in The Sunday Times Movember coverage.
I’m second from the right by the way.
Nice touch though! x
Hey folks,
I hope you are all splendidly well.
I have finished the tracks for my new album. On Monday, I start the vocals. Should be finished with them within the next 3 or 4 weeks. Then a quick mastering and it’s all finished.
I haven’t worked out a running order yet but the tracks I have laid down are…
Jenny, Satellites & Wires, Colours, Remember Who You Are, A Brand New Battle, What’s Love Without Meaning, Paint The Town Red, Beat Up, Growing Pains, Don’t Say It, Adrienne & Sleep With The Girl.
I don’t have an album title yet but I’ve been using the working title of ‘The Non-Delivery Boy’. It seems that in my late twenties I’ve realised that as a footballer, musician & ice hockey player, I promised much, but never quite delivered. So I guess the title is a tongue in cheek dig at myself.
I can’t wait for you to hear the record. It does sound great. Totally up another level from ‘It gets worse at night’. As long as I am getting better and not worse, I should be pleased right?
As soon as the record is done and released, I’ll be back out on tour across Europe and across the UK. I’ll keep you posted.
Tonight is Thursday night. That means one thing. The G & Tippers Show. On tonight’s festivities is the legend that is Alex Lloyd. Massive MASSIVE artist from Australia. He’ll be pitching his wits against yours truly in the G & Tippers quiz. I hope I won’t let my fellow English down!
Also, check out my Movember efforts. I think you’ll be quietly impressed.
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