Clap Yourself Silly.

Hello.

The good ship called 'Recording The Album' has well and truly slipped its moors and is slowly making its way out to sea. Early this week I put a couple of guitar tracks on 'Christmas Song'. Then I beat the hell out of a rubbish bin and tinkled with a wine glass. Marisa, Brett and I also clapped our hands raw for around twenty minutes. I thought this folk/pop business was supposed to be relatively pain free? I also started work on my slide guitar for 'London's Okay'. We're using a guitar and vocal recording Marisa did in London and the dubious timing/recording quality/being in a different key than the one we play it in now are making it difficult. However, it's a really great performance so I shall persevere.

Marisa keeps telling me about some piano songs she's written for the album. I haven't heard them yet, but my spies are telling me they're very good. I'm looking forward to working up some new and interesting arrangements for them... perhaps this is my chance to get some Theremin in?

I guess now is about the right time to start thinking about names for the album too. My suggestions don't seem to be getting a particularly warm reception. Well, giggles... but not acceptance. What do you think...?

- Bombay Breezes Tonight!
- Indie Scenester Fucks
- Happy Lovey Smoochy Kiss
- Of Aeroplanes and Leave Behinds

Of course, most of those have corresponding artwork. For instance, 'Bombay Breezes Tonight!' would have an orange background with a black silhouette of a desert island with a single palm tree on it and a man jumping into the air. Presumably for joy. Somehow I doubt I'll get that one pushed through. Then again, if I twist Marisa's arm (literally) and use some sort of blackmail I might be in with a chance. My folks are always telling me I should create my own oppurtunities...


Greg