Newsletter Vol. 2 # 91 – September 12, 2004

Welcome to the latest issue of Guitar Noise News.

In This Issue

  • News and Announcements
  • New Articles and Lessons
  • Email of the Week
  • Reviews
  • Thoughts and Feedback

News And Announcements

Greetings!

Welcome to Guitar Noise News!

Even though this is only issue #91, we are, in effect, calling this an anniversary issue of sorts. Yes, two years and a month ago, in a hotel lobby in East Brunswick, New Jersey of all places, I agreed to take over the newsletter duties from Paul, beginning in September of 2002. The “beginning” of September, in true fashion, turned out to be more toward the “middle beginning” of the month, but on September 8, 2002, Guitar Noise News Volume 2 was launched with a certain bald, left handed column writer picking up the reins. And you, good readers, you’ve been stuck with me ever since!

And what a wild two years it’s been, eh? At least on my end! Let’s celebrate by seeing what’s new since we last chatted:

New Articles And Lessons

37 Recording Tips
A Valuable Guide To Making The Most Of Your Time In The Studio
by James Elder

First-time Guitar noise contributor James Elder owns his own studio and has been involved in music for ages. Here he makes a checklist of the (very) important things that often escape musicians, guitarists and others, headed for the recording studio. Whether you’re about to make your first demo or thirteenth CD, this is a great way to double check that you’re prepared from the moment you walk in to record.

Email Of The Week

As the majority of emails I received this past week were condolences concerning the death of my mother, I’d like to take a moment and thank each of you who wrote to offer me wishes and support.

I am trying to respond to everyone one on one, but I’ve got a feeling that it may take a while! So in the meantime, let me simply say thank you to you all. And also give you my appreciation for making this difficult time easier for me.

Reviews

Ours – Distorted Melodies
Reader Kelli Lowery wrote me asking if she could write up a review of the debut CD of this New Jersey band. And I’m glad she did! Distorted Lullabies gives a mellow, sit and cry kind of feel, but the lyrics and guitar mold this album into something much more. It reeks of both melancholy and optimism, where you feel like you’re dying while you’re listening to it, but at the same time you know there’s reasons to hang on. Here’s hoping we get some more reviews from Kelli in the future!

Thoughts & Feedback

As you might well imagine, things have been very much up in the air with me for a while now. But hopefully things will now settle down into a bit of a routine where I can devote more of my free time to the everyday workings of the Guitar Noise website.

I mentioned earlier and would like to repeat my deepest gratitude to all of you. As I wrote to someone this week, I’ve come to look at the readers of Guitar Noise as a kind of extended family. One can never have enough family or friends. Thank you for your support and patience.

I hope that each of you has a wonderful week. Stay safe.

And, as always,

Peace

David