Experimenting with some new sounds
I've been down in the studio all day working on some new sounds for TNP. Finding some interesting combinations of synth tones combined with delays, lo-fi, and reverse loops are building up some unique ideas for new tracks. Finding pockets to create emotional build ups in the music is a new interest of mine. I like to hear the progression of music develop as the song elapses. Just the creative moments today really have my mind working overtime on the new compositions flowing from my consciousness.
The search for gigs
Finding gigs isn't always easy and this time of year is when you wan to play. The weather is warm and people come out to hear live music. So why is it so difficult to find quality gigs? Might there be too many bands or not enough venues? That's not the case; You can always find a place to host a show. We recently held a concert on St. Patrick's Day at our home away from home, Shine On Studios. Hosting a small concert at your home is a great way to have a captive audience and be able to set your timeframe for how long the show will last. Plus you can do things like get a keg and barbecue some good food for you and your friends.
Networking with local companies is a good way to find some extra gigs that may not have existed until you brought them up. Just because an event doesn't already have plans for live music shouldn't deter you from suggesting that live music should be at the event. Company parties are a great
way to play your music for a group of people that may have never heard your songs before. So get out there and make the best of this summer and have fun playing your music live.
Pedals bring new sounds to TNP
Experimenting with sound is what we aspire to do with our music. Adding new gear to our rig is just the first step. Here's a few new pedals added to the guitar rig that will bring new sounds and inspire new songs for future TNP albums.
Experimenting with new pedals is something that TNP loves to engage when we can. The newest addition to our collection is the TC Electronic Ditto Looper X2. We'll be working on some new tracks that will be incorporating the X2.
New Pedal | Abominable Electronics
Recently discovered a new pedal company from North Carolina. Abominable Electronics has really shaped the sound I've been seeking for TNP. I purchased the Hail Satan Deluxe fuzz pedal with the hope that it would give me a different sound for some of the new tracks we've been writing. I'm starting to believe that this pedal was forged in Hell and tested by Beelzebub himself. The saturation of fuzz is just unbelievable.
I plugged just this pedal and only this pedal into my clean FX loop on the Marshall head. My clean to fuzz tone is mind-altering. I finally have the None Inch Nails tone that I love so much, but with a little extra hellfire thrown in.
Come out to our next show and hear this beast in action. I will definitely be tracking with this bad boy on the upcoming release this summer.