Today we had the "Friends CMC Live" during lunch. It was for friends and collegues of our faculty to come see the building and us students. Some cool people from the music industry were there.
The show was stressful and energetic and I wanted to punch some people.
I say it all the time, but I'm done. Finished.
I'm sick of disrespect.
After the show we had three more music videos to shoot and then I went to dinner with Tav and Luke and hung out.
When I got back to the apt I found an email from Tom and Warren explaining that Michael W. Smith's manager was in the audience today and liked my efficient work onstage....
......
......
.....uh...what?!
I am amazed and astounded...but that just made my day better.
Wow.
No quote tonight, it's not needed... :D
4.14.2011
Sore
This morning we had class with Tom.
Then we got ready for our special guest...AMY GRANT :)
Two of our girls were showcased during her visit, Ashley and Kylie.
Amy talked with us about working with people, her inspiration, and music.
It was really cool to sit in a room with such an artist and talk about real things rather than acting like she was soooo famous.
She is a really wonderful woman.
She ended the hour playing two of her songs she has not recorded yet. She has such a beautiful voice.
Then we had music videos for Ashley, Kylie, AnnaMarie, and Luke.
It's so fun to watch AnnaMarie and Luke get into their songs. I thoroughly enjoyed it :)
Tonight I'm gonna work on my exam and get some sleep!
"I was smiling so big; I looked like a goof."
Then we got ready for our special guest...AMY GRANT :)
Two of our girls were showcased during her visit, Ashley and Kylie.
Amy talked with us about working with people, her inspiration, and music.
It was really cool to sit in a room with such an artist and talk about real things rather than acting like she was soooo famous.
She is a really wonderful woman.
She ended the hour playing two of her songs she has not recorded yet. She has such a beautiful voice.
Then we had music videos for Ashley, Kylie, AnnaMarie, and Luke.
It's so fun to watch AnnaMarie and Luke get into their songs. I thoroughly enjoyed it :)
Tonight I'm gonna work on my exam and get some sleep!
"I was smiling so big; I looked like a goof."
4.13.2011
And I miss you...like Summer...
Today we had critical listening class and then we had our tech track.
We discussed the exam and how much effort we need to put into it.
You know me, I will put 110% into it...just not sure I have in it me anymore.
I'm starting to feel burned out.
Then we had music video shoots for Zach, Tavis, Dan, Maxine, Stephanie, and Audrey.
Then we had a rehearsal for our Friends CMC Live on Friday.
And tonight/tomorrow morning I have a late night with AnnaMarie.
Me sleeping? Not this week...and I still have a lot of my exam to finish.
But tomorrow? Special Guest... ;)
"Then Luke will come over and shake the camera, as he screams into it...got that?"
We discussed the exam and how much effort we need to put into it.
You know me, I will put 110% into it...just not sure I have in it me anymore.
I'm starting to feel burned out.
Then we had music video shoots for Zach, Tavis, Dan, Maxine, Stephanie, and Audrey.
Then we had a rehearsal for our Friends CMC Live on Friday.
And tonight/tomorrow morning I have a late night with AnnaMarie.
Me sleeping? Not this week...and I still have a lot of my exam to finish.
But tomorrow? Special Guest... ;)
"Then Luke will come over and shake the camera, as he screams into it...got that?"
4.12.2011
4.11.2011
Perspective
Yesterday I went to church and then had Dan's recording session. Master 3 was due today and so we worked UBER hard to finish it and make it great.
Then I had AnnaMarie's recording session and we worked hard to get that finished.
Today we listened to Master 3. Both Dan and AnnaMarie's songs had plenty of feedback from Tom, Warren and Marcus and I wrote them all down.
Then after lunch, Warren remastered Dan's master and made it much better, I have to agree.
The next two weeks will be filled with showcases, music videos, and exams. YAY.
"Thank you."
Then I had AnnaMarie's recording session and we worked hard to get that finished.
Today we listened to Master 3. Both Dan and AnnaMarie's songs had plenty of feedback from Tom, Warren and Marcus and I wrote them all down.
Then after lunch, Warren remastered Dan's master and made it much better, I have to agree.
The next two weeks will be filled with showcases, music videos, and exams. YAY.
"Thank you."
4.08.2011
Didn't See That Coming
Today was an exciting day!
We had a exam discussion with Tom for our morning class.
Then Warren discussed with us his clinical depression which was fascinating to learn about and it explained some things.
Then I had lunch.
THEN I started working on my tech final exam. I looked up average living costs and tech terms ALL afternoon.
Then I went to "To Write Love On Nashville" with Rose. Details Details, Burn the Ballroom, Go Go Saggio, Half-Priced Hearts, and Mid Summer Classic performed. It was really fun.
I got to talk to Burn the Ballroom for awhile. They were cute. :) They seemed to enjoy talking to me. We talked about how long they had been together and I talked about CMC.
I loved talking to a band seriously, rather than slobbering over them.
Tomorrow is my time with Marcus to mix and tweak my masters.
"Thank you for that."
We had a exam discussion with Tom for our morning class.
Then Warren discussed with us his clinical depression which was fascinating to learn about and it explained some things.
Then I had lunch.
THEN I started working on my tech final exam. I looked up average living costs and tech terms ALL afternoon.
Then I went to "To Write Love On Nashville" with Rose. Details Details, Burn the Ballroom, Go Go Saggio, Half-Priced Hearts, and Mid Summer Classic performed. It was really fun.
I got to talk to Burn the Ballroom for awhile. They were cute. :) They seemed to enjoy talking to me. We talked about how long they had been together and I talked about CMC.
I loved talking to a band seriously, rather than slobbering over them.
Tomorrow is my time with Marcus to mix and tweak my masters.
"Thank you for that."
4.06.2011
And I Thought I Was Going to Be Okay
We had Critical Listening class this morning. We listened to Cream, Led Zep. and The Who.
I went CRAZY when we listened to The Who. I was bobbing my head and dancing. I LOVED IT :)
All thanks to Mom and Dad and the CSIs.
Then we had our tech class where we went over some of the masters. Mine was not looked at but it will be on Friday, with Marcus by my side.
Then I had AnnaMarie's session with Warren. He pretty much added loop and STARTED re-recording her vocals. My mind was boggled. It was like a car wreck that WARREN caused, but I have to clean it up.
Whatever. Ugh. Done. But not (it gets better).
Then I had lunch.
AND THEN the techs and some of the execs went to see Clair Global. http://www.clairglobal.com/
It is where Marcus used to work. "Clair is the premier global sound reinforcement provider and acknowledged audio industry leader, offering a complete array of state-of-the-art products, technical staff and services to the professional touring industry. "
It was awesome to go through their warehouse and talk to the guy in charge, "Scooter. We were there for so long but I lost track of time.
When I got back to the apartment I started to look at our final exams. We have a memorization one and one that will be more of a reference guide for us.
I will preface this with the fact that I have not read any books or written any papers: BUT the memorization one will make me have to study a lot and the reference one is going to be tough and lots of work.
BUT this is the only exam this semester I have had to do. And this semester has been worth it.
So that is the only complaining I will do.
Besides, I'm a natural now ;) I can do it.
These last few weeks should be a bit more relaxing anyways and I have plenty of time to do research and study.
It's been interesting to see this semester in perspective throughout the semester. At different times. Going through different things.
Yes, no matter what, It has been worth it.
:)
"Sweet."
I went CRAZY when we listened to The Who. I was bobbing my head and dancing. I LOVED IT :)
All thanks to Mom and Dad and the CSIs.
Then we had our tech class where we went over some of the masters. Mine was not looked at but it will be on Friday, with Marcus by my side.
Then I had AnnaMarie's session with Warren. He pretty much added loop and STARTED re-recording her vocals. My mind was boggled. It was like a car wreck that WARREN caused, but I have to clean it up.
Whatever. Ugh. Done. But not (it gets better).
Then I had lunch.
AND THEN the techs and some of the execs went to see Clair Global. http://www.clairglobal.com/
It is where Marcus used to work. "Clair is the premier global sound reinforcement provider and acknowledged audio industry leader, offering a complete array of state-of-the-art products, technical staff and services to the professional touring industry. "
It was awesome to go through their warehouse and talk to the guy in charge, "Scooter. We were there for so long but I lost track of time.
When I got back to the apartment I started to look at our final exams. We have a memorization one and one that will be more of a reference guide for us.
I will preface this with the fact that I have not read any books or written any papers: BUT the memorization one will make me have to study a lot and the reference one is going to be tough and lots of work.
BUT this is the only exam this semester I have had to do. And this semester has been worth it.
So that is the only complaining I will do.
Besides, I'm a natural now ;) I can do it.
These last few weeks should be a bit more relaxing anyways and I have plenty of time to do research and study.
It's been interesting to see this semester in perspective throughout the semester. At different times. Going through different things.
Yes, no matter what, It has been worth it.
:)
"Sweet."
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