Well, they can knock me around but they can't put me down. Now that I have some very tough years behind me, I figured it was time to man up and get my ass back in the studio to finish the RNB cd. About time! This cd is absolutely the finest piece of work I've committed to disc yet. I was reminded of that when I went back up to Studio 7 in St. Clare Shores, while laying down some backup vocals to finish the first song, "Chelsea, Tell Me".
What I can only surmise as a good omen, Drummer Vic Spicer was there helping out producer Jason Kuehn with some video work, with no idea that I was coming. A great reunion that gave me even more reason to finish this bad boy
So that one is done and I'm prepping to finish "I Know". Stay tuned for more updates.
A special multimedia web presentation on the history of Aretha Franklin's "Respect" just won a national EMMY. I was fortunate enough to be involved as a designer on the project, creating the overall look. This is the first year the Emmys have awarded this category, so it's equally cool to be the first. If you love music and the history behind it, then this presentation of videos, interviews, articles and pics will enthrall and entertain. Dig it.
Find "40 Years of Respect" here
Check out this flash animation created by Editorial cartoonist, Mike Thompson (Detroit Free Press) on Detroit's mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, singing Sinatra's "My Way". I created a music track for him and sang on it as Kwame with a little digital help. If you've been following the mayor scandals, you'll find lots of laughs. Enjoy!
See the animation here
