I don’t want to spoil the video below, but I just wanted to say that the last few months have been AMAZING. It was so cool how Secrets in Stereo came together with so many Twilight fans. And, I hope (and believe) it’s just the beginning.
We did something really special with “Vanish.” Something I’ve never seen before. And, I don’t think it will be the last time it happens (hint hint). Stay tuned to secretsinstereo.com, twitter.com/joshryan, and facebook.com/secretsinstereo to keep up with what I’m doing. It’s gonna get fun!
I’ve gotten all kinds of amazing insight from you guys. We’ve written a killer tune. Now, it’s time to give this thing life. Episode 8 is the beginning, and this is day one of production. To kick things off, I’m joined by the super talented Nathan Walters at Sorted Noise studios to lay down some tasty tracks.
SOOOOOOO… the video of Episode 6 below contains a “first listen” of the song we are writing for New Moon. It’s called “Vanish.” But, before you press play, I wanted to set it up a bit.
First, I’m writing the song with two amazing songwriters who I’ve worked with many times before, Jason Collum and Nathan Walters. As we were trying to decide our direction with the song, we were really inspired to look at it from Edward’s point of view. Really get into his head leading up to, and during, this process of forcing himself to separate from Bella. In doing that, we found that his situation isn’t all that uncommon, and one we all had been through at some point. Which was interesting.
This is a difficult song. Not necessarily to write or perform (although it’s not exactly easy to perform), but “difficult” in a sense that it is the “anti-love” love song, in a way. Even, if the words aren’t the truth. They are still going to hurt. It is written from a dark emotional place.
Secondly, the performance on the video is the first time we played the song all the way through in its entirety. I did this because I want you guys to see how the song develops from you what you hear now, to what it will eventually become. It’s going to be very cool.
Also, sorry for the shakiness and weird “neck” shots. It is apparently very tough to shoot and sing a song for the first time simultaneously.
I was interviewed last week by a handful of Twilight blogs in an online event hosted by Jessica, of simplytwilight.com. It was really fun and positive. I even got to sing a bit! We are truly living in a cool time, where artists and fans can connect and interact so easily. It’s ridiculous!
I finished the book! There is such a sad tone throughout. I felt like, even when the characters were happy, they were still sad. Does that make sense?
I will say this… I have a new respect for Stephenie Meyer as an author. Amazing writer. I have only seen “Twilight” the movie, and I honestly got a very different vibe from the characters (and the story, in general) in the book as oppose to what I saw in the movie. Interesting.
Anyway, on to Episode 2…
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It is coming soon! I’ve been working with a buddy of mine (and an amazing graphic designer), John Parker, on redesigning secretsinstereo.com. I wanted it to be cleaner, easier to get around on, and have a ton of cooler stuff on it that this design doesn’t allow me to have. I think we have accomplished that, and I will be unveiling my new home in a week or so. Stay tuned!
For now, here is a little snap shot of the home page…
joshua
P.S. A new “song for Twilight” blog will be going up in the next day or two!
So, the video below really explains everything, but I will give you the jist…
If you’ve been following me, you know that recently my song, “Again,” was used in this Youtube video about Twilight. And, it got an amazing response (over 730,000 views as of today). Part of that response, was Twilight fans asking me to write a song for the next installment of the story, New Moon. After much thought (and after “experts” telling me it’s not worth it), I’ve decided to put it back in the Twilight fans’ hands.
I want your help in creating a song to pitch to New Moon. Starting May 24th, I’m going to be documenting our journey in creating a piece of work that I want to perfectly communicate Twilight fans’ feelings about Edward and Bella’s relationship.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR MORE DETAILS…
LET’S DO THIS!!!!
josh
P.S. Just a disclaimer… I can’t accept any lyrical suggestions. A song can’t have 100’s of writers. That just wouldn’t make sense, right? But trust me, there are plenty of areas where I can use your help.
So, the video below really explains everything, but I will give you the jist…
If you’ve been following me, you know that recently my song, “Again,” was used in this Youtube video about Twilight. And, it got an amazing response (over 730,000 views as of today). Part of that response, was Twilight fans asking me to write a song for the next installment of the story, New Moon. After much thought (and after “experts” telling me it’s not worth it), I’ve decided to put it back in the Twilight fans’ hands.
I want your help in creating a song to pitch to New Moon. Starting May 24th, I’m going to be documenting our journey in creating a piece of work that I want to perfectly communicate Twilight fans’ feelings about Edward and Bella’s relationship.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR MORE DETAILS…
LET’S DO THIS!!!!
josh
P.S. Just a disclaimer… I can’t accept any lyrical suggestions. A song can’t have 100’s of writers. That just wouldn’t make sense, right? But trust me, there are plenty of areas where I can use your help.
