Archive for Ramblings

Yamaha KX88

Hello lovelies!!

April was a busy month – finally got my studio kit out of storage, had a very happy reunion with my KX88 :-) It will live in my new studio as it’s far too heavy to take out on the road!!

Have started work on new shows which I shall be debuting sometime in early June. I shall announce dates nearer to the time, lots of work to do first learning words, routines and making sure the music, video, lighting and keyboards are all working properly!!

Have a photoshoot next week for my next release so that will be available soon after x

A Quick Update

Alas, lack of access to speedy internet and studio kit sadly means that my 365 is irretrievably broken. It’s not all bad however, as I now have lots of back catalogue up for you to have a mosey through.

Have borrowed a Novation ReMote 25 to get some tracks finished off while I’m getting a studio set up again. This month I’m working on an e.p. of my own plus producing another track for Lisa Polson.

Also keen to get back out on the road as I haven’t done a gig since October and I’m getting major withdrawal symptoms!! x

A Call to Action!

Atheen

OK I’m on a mission to get people collaborating this year!! And one of the things I’d like to do is collaborate on a few youtube videos (especially since I’ve started a 365, I’m going to need all the help I can get!!)

So the idea is that you record your part, audio and video, then drop it over to me. Then I add in my parts (a video with vocals, piano or both) and chuck the resulting video onto youtube.

I’m open to covers and originals in any style, the more variety the better. All I ask is DON’T email videos to me, just send me a download link using a service like yousendit or sendbigfiles.

Let’s make 2012 all about collaboration and get some projects launched!!

Happy New Year!!!

Atheen

Have set up a new blog!!

Since I’ve been absolutely terrible at signing in and updating, I’ve created a proper blog page here so that updating is easy and I have no excuse for not doing it.

I’m also planning a 365 Project which is going to be one of the biggest challenges I have ever done – one update a day throughout 2012 that will include posts, pictures and a lot of video.

But right now, since it’s New Year’s Eve, I’m off with my video camera to capture a few of the local sights to share with you. Have a wonderful evening, see you in 2012!!

National Day In MeiZhou

Atheen in MeiZhou National Day

Had a great time in MeiZhou this week for (inter)National Day celebrations, thank-you to everyone that came up and spoke to us, you made us feel really welcome!

Enjoyed all the dances from around the world too, the costumes were fantastic!

Atheen x

Adventures

Atheen

Hi Folks! My CN website got a makeover this week, much more content added now :-)

I’m still in China, having a great time learning about the local music scene. I’ve learned some new Mandarin songs which I hope to try out soon!

Atheen x

Some Studio Time

Atheen-with-Lisa-Polson

Just had the very lovely Lisa Polson visiting for a few days and am now left with 12 tracks to produce :-)

I know you folks are going to love her voice and her guitar playing has improved tremendously since the last time she was here, impressed!

I’ll drop the details of the tracks up on my site as I finish them.

x

The Aftermath

Atheen

Haha, had a brilliant time in Flammersfeld over the weekend, thanks everyone!!

There were some stunning views from our hotel and the whole event was one of the craziest gigs I have ever been to, fun!

Had a couple of technical difficulties (first gig overseas and all that) but it means we’ll be more prepared next time.

Alas no footage yet but I’ll post some up if I get it.

x