Kim Guy,
Fostex M8HD multi-track recorder, various guitars in various tunings, occasional recorders of many sizes - all thrown together without the benefit of additional software - when we say 'rough' we mean it...
I've been wrestling with guitars since I was 10, when I used to record my efforts on an old portable tape recorder so that I could then harmonise with myself...a year later I discovered the joy of reverb in the stairwell of our old block of flats in Jo'burg. It's only taken a brief hiatus of 20-something years for me to pick my guitar back up and marry the two when I was given my multitrack. Although it's not sophisticated enough to boost the bass or twiddle the treble, it does allow me to harmonise with myself, add a bit of reverb and send it to the PC to convert to MP3... so a slightly more 'hi-tech' version of the tape recorder and singing in that stairwell!
Finding like-minded singing sisters involved converting the Wednesday Soup Sessions into the Cocky Magpies, which fledged to form Elowen in August '06 - you can find us at:
http://www.myspace.com/elowenfolk
I've also joined forces with the Amber Folk Mill this year - watch this space:
The Amber Folk Mill
I've been known to sing up at the Earl of Chatham pub, Lostwithiel at the weekly come-all-ye 'folk jam'. There I try out my solo material - some of which is here: for the purposes of copyright these songs are all my own arrangements.
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While I'm here, cheers to my brother David, for the Langlaagte Stoep Sessions when I was 12, where he introduced me to Neil Young, Pink Floyd, Hendrix and The Beatles....(not literally, of course, how mad would that have been?)
Hello Kim, Nope, no dry weekend here!! Pouring down, but it was needed:) I just love your new track and version of Butterflies and Swallows. So so sad. Have a wonderful week my talented friend!! Anita xxx
ohhhh Kim its so beautifull I am so happy ,you are an amazing song bender and i am so glad you made it into your own song .It is the first song i have ever written for anybody else in mind and i will never be frightend to again Big hug Teddy xxxx
Good mornin' to you Kim! I hope your weekend went well. I'm glad to report that the shed is up and the roof is on. Should provide the excuse for a party soon I reckon. Today I'll be pulling up bracken for a change...well somebody's got to do it! Have a good week J me x
Dear Kim, Happy July to you and yours ~ I'm sure your wonderful music is singing the sweet song of summer. Wishing you well from the other side of the water. In the now, Peter
hey kim! it is my pleasure to add you as a friend. i've actually come by for a listen before and enjoy your music thoroughly. it's authentic and beautiful....
I thoroughly enjoyed flying round just now on your new Broom of the Wotsit, very nice. What, broom means fog? Well that's my whole comment ruined, then :)
Hello there Kim! Well it's been an incredibly busy week so far. I've been helping put up an agricultural shed which is a new experience for me. Not the best of weather for such an activity either. If the rain doesn't get you, the midges do! Hope you are experiencing a bit of sunshine.
Probably more devil than angel... but just for people who don't understand me:-) Might sound a little weired to you as well..but I think we will get to know each other better or meet some day:-) I like you.
You've done it again. "A Maiden Sat Weeping" is beautiful. I keep finding more colors in the palette of your voice. How can you have so many? I'm glad you do.
Hiya, Twasn't a bad weekend. Tash off to the Ardeche with school and a very quiet house all of a sudden!! Any time you're up this way let me know - would be splendid to hook up. Likewise if I'm coming closer to your neck of the woods, I'll most certainly let you know. Are you going to Trowbridge?? Kim x
Hope you're well and enjoying some summer sunshine that we're being bathed in at the moment. We've asked Incana to be friends (if you're involved it has to be good). Lovely sounds as always on your player - Take care little one - Mark and Carolyn xx
