One of the difficulties of managing a project of this size is the sheer volume of great songs that are submitted yet have to be set aside or ultimately discarded, as there is only so much room available on one album or even one "CD".
So, the idea of releasing "bonus songs" as a way of getting just a few of these great songs into the fold and hopefully into the ears of the project's audience was a practical and realistic way to go.
But, as time marched on and Neil Conti finally sent over his impressive drum performances and ultimately kick-started the actual recording process for many musicians involved (which is currently in motion), it seemed that the news of the new Prefab Sprout album stirred the pot quite a bit....which made for people interested in what we were doing with this project, which also lead to even more song writers sending in material to the website....even when the doors had been all but closed to any further songs, as we simply already had plenty to work with. Thank God that these writers paid no attention to the sign on the door, because the quality of music that they were sending in was a bit more than "impressive". It was "stellar", and it needed to be included. Period.
Well, after reviewing all the material at hand, it was clear that we had the makings of a truly exceptional 2nd album .....that should be released on CD as well as the 1st one. So, the numbers were crunched and the budget would allow the 2nd project album to see a CD release date of early November 2013. In fact, 'that' release date applies to both CD's.
Some of you might be asking, "why not just combine both CD's for a double disc release, in one package?"
Two reasons:
1. It's actually a tad more cost effective to do it this way (believe it or not).
2. I like the idea of an addendum album. Sort of like "bookends". And since Neil Conti is the resident for only one album, it would sound very odd to have that many drummers mixed up one album. IMO.
I'm incredibly excited about this new prospect, and the fact that even more great material from as many great writers will be included and introduced to the projects audience .....well, that's just fantastic.
Soon.... I will start to introduce these new writers and musicians by way of the projects Facebook page, and there will be one more peek into the new albums talent, with the posting of the song "Signs of a Life Well Lived" -- to the SoundCloud page.
I'll keep everyone informed! And please do be looking out for the song I just mentioned, as it is CRAZY GOOD!!!
Oh, one more thing: For those of you who have already pre-ordered the Project CD, but you want to order the Bonus Song CD (in addition) --- please send me an email and I will send you a purchase link to avoid paying postage twice
(CD only-$10US).
Cheers!
Scott
So, the idea of releasing "bonus songs" as a way of getting just a few of these great songs into the fold and hopefully into the ears of the project's audience was a practical and realistic way to go.
But, as time marched on and Neil Conti finally sent over his impressive drum performances and ultimately kick-started the actual recording process for many musicians involved (which is currently in motion), it seemed that the news of the new Prefab Sprout album stirred the pot quite a bit....which made for people interested in what we were doing with this project, which also lead to even more song writers sending in material to the website....even when the doors had been all but closed to any further songs, as we simply already had plenty to work with. Thank God that these writers paid no attention to the sign on the door, because the quality of music that they were sending in was a bit more than "impressive". It was "stellar", and it needed to be included. Period.
Well, after reviewing all the material at hand, it was clear that we had the makings of a truly exceptional 2nd album .....that should be released on CD as well as the 1st one. So, the numbers were crunched and the budget would allow the 2nd project album to see a CD release date of early November 2013. In fact, 'that' release date applies to both CD's.
Some of you might be asking, "why not just combine both CD's for a double disc release, in one package?"
Two reasons:
1. It's actually a tad more cost effective to do it this way (believe it or not).
2. I like the idea of an addendum album. Sort of like "bookends". And since Neil Conti is the resident for only one album, it would sound very odd to have that many drummers mixed up one album. IMO.
I'm incredibly excited about this new prospect, and the fact that even more great material from as many great writers will be included and introduced to the projects audience .....well, that's just fantastic.
Soon.... I will start to introduce these new writers and musicians by way of the projects Facebook page, and there will be one more peek into the new albums talent, with the posting of the song "Signs of a Life Well Lived" -- to the SoundCloud page.
I'll keep everyone informed! And please do be looking out for the song I just mentioned, as it is CRAZY GOOD!!!
Oh, one more thing: For those of you who have already pre-ordered the Project CD, but you want to order the Bonus Song CD (in addition) --- please send me an email and I will send you a purchase link to avoid paying postage twice
(CD only-$10US).
Cheers!
Scott
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