I will probably never be up to par with those two amazing musicians, but if that ever happened I wouldn't have anyone to try and impress.
Thanks for all the inspiration gentlemen.
This one is for you.
Monday, December 19, 2011
New Song.
If it wasn't for Micol Cazzell and Travis Vick, I don't think I would be half the piano player I am today. These two men have inspired me to strive for the most frustrating, painful, and beautiful instrument. Watching them play made me want that so bad. What they did with their fingers. The way they would touch the keys with love and compassion for it.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Ascension Compilation!
The new year brings a new Ascension compilation, and I decided to record a new song for it.
It's a song I have been working on for awhile. Pretty excited I finally got it done.
Jay help me record it in our basement and help with some of the percussion.
This ones called Advertisements. I'll post the compilation when it's available.
Also,
If you didn't already know, I am playing a band called Floorboards. I'm really excited about what we are doing and what is to come. Here is a link if you haven't checked it out already!
www.facebook.com/floorboardsband
www.floorboardsband.bandcamp.com
Hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season!
Jonthan
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Show tonight
Hello,
Just wanted to let all my web outlet pages know I will be playing a show tonight
Here is a link to the facebook invite with all the information
I will have copies of Nothern Flocks in hand. Also, i will be playing a few new songs. Including this one!
Enjoy.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
It has been a harsh yet beautiful week. All this moving, losing of friends, and Skye being in New York. Luckily last night I had a break and recording itself got a break. I got my only little set up going and our new roommate has pretty much everything I need to fix and play music. I also cut a deal with him. If I buy a set of drumming microphones, if he promises to record on my songs. I really Don't care if he does. I just want the microphones.
So last night I recorded a new song. I was feeling very free in my writing and my playing. I think my music comes out better that way.
This is what New York can do to a man and his beautiful wife. But hey it's a toe-tapper!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Abandoned Creativity
I made this blog in December of 2009 I think. It's funny how you lose interest and motivation for things. BUT! Here I am. A lot has happened since then. With me and the world.
The things for me have been great! I love Portland, I love my music, I love my friends, and dearly love my wife. The world though, has taken a turn for the worst. The way things are going I think mother nature might have to do a little "Spring Cleaning." I love everything on this planet. Why can't everyone?
I still have hope. At least for the world continuing on without us.
On a lighter note;
I finished the follow up to 2008's "Bittersweet" album. It's called "Northern Flocks," and is available now at Bandcamp
The artwork was done by my beautiful and talented wife Skye Sarenana-Velten
I am pretty sure she has some art up on her Facebook page.
We need to get this woman a blog going. She has so much beautiful art.
and one more Northern Flocks promotion!
and it's a music video!
A stop motion video to be exact.
It was created by Tom Myers, Skye Sarenana-Velten, and yours truly.
You can watch that here: "Northern Flocks" Music Video
There you will find the video and other videos my great friend Tom has made.
I have been wanting to make it so that when you buy Northern Flocks you get the music video with it. BUT SOMEBODY hasn't given me the file. Soon though! And don't worry, if you already purchased the album, just shoot me an email and I'll get it to you as soon as I get it.
Sarenanavelten@gmail.com
Post one. Hopefully more to come!
One last thing!
I am playing an Open Mic tonight for fun with the band I am in Lil' Ironsides
It's at a place called Eugenios 3584 Southeast Division Street
Portland, OR 97202-1562
Starts at 7. Check out our music, and come hang out with us. Should be a blast!
Jonathan
The things for me have been great! I love Portland, I love my music, I love my friends, and dearly love my wife. The world though, has taken a turn for the worst. The way things are going I think mother nature might have to do a little "Spring Cleaning." I love everything on this planet. Why can't everyone?
I still have hope. At least for the world continuing on without us.
On a lighter note;
I finished the follow up to 2008's "Bittersweet" album. It's called "Northern Flocks," and is available now at Bandcamp
The artwork was done by my beautiful and talented wife Skye Sarenana-Velten
I am pretty sure she has some art up on her Facebook page.
We need to get this woman a blog going. She has so much beautiful art.
and one more Northern Flocks promotion!
and it's a music video!
A stop motion video to be exact.
It was created by Tom Myers, Skye Sarenana-Velten, and yours truly.
You can watch that here: "Northern Flocks" Music Video
There you will find the video and other videos my great friend Tom has made.
I have been wanting to make it so that when you buy Northern Flocks you get the music video with it. BUT SOMEBODY hasn't given me the file. Soon though! And don't worry, if you already purchased the album, just shoot me an email and I'll get it to you as soon as I get it.
Sarenanavelten@gmail.com
Post one. Hopefully more to come!
One last thing!
I am playing an Open Mic tonight for fun with the band I am in Lil' Ironsides
It's at a place called Eugenios 3584 Southeast Division Street
Portland, OR 97202-1562
Starts at 7. Check out our music, and come hang out with us. Should be a blast!
Jonathan
Saturday, December 26, 2009
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