ABOUT ME
The first thing you'll notice is that I don't play guitar like everyone else - I tap it very fast with my fingertips whilst smashing out drum beats, and my guitar's on my lap.
More importantly tho, I really care about songs and melodies and lyrics and communicating something when I sing. I put everything of myself into my music, and the fact I do mad stuff on guitar is just extra really.
This year I've been recording my debut album, and with an extraordinary team of producers and musicians I think we've achieved my own personal holy grail - pushing the boundaries of the guitar, but using only awesome songs.
Do watch a video if you have 5 minutes, and please say hello - I'd love to hear from you! xWEBTERACT-O-SPECTRUM
HIT ME UP!
Oops well my contact box doesn't seem that happy with my new website! So if you want to contact me just email info at jakemorley dot com - thanks!
Archive for January, 2010
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DUB BE GOOD TO ME
Posted on January 18, 2010 | No CommentsI’m going to pre-date this – ah the power of the blogger! To pretend I’m good enough to actually update often enough! Just wanted to report on the first weekend of overdubs I did with Phill and wonderful assistant engineer / all-round-superhero Tom Loffman. PIANO!... -
BASS & BEATS
Posted on January 11, 2010 | No CommentsA quick word about this rhythm section. I’ve been playing with Harry Mead for some time now in different projects, and I never stop being amazed at what an incredible drummer he is. His playing is a lot like his personality – unpretentious, considerate, professional... -
D A Y S S I X & S E V E N
Posted on January 10, 2010 | 4 Commentsmy oh my what a sore head I have. I was instructed not to listen to any of the tracks for a few days to get some perspective, so I bought a new pair of trousers, a new toaster and then went to get drunk... -
D A Y F I V E
Posted on January 7, 2010 | No CommentsMixed feelings as we enter the last couple of days in this main studio stint. Pleased to have most of the album down, but a little sad that this phase is almost over. After this will be a tricky period of overdubbing and fine tuning... -
D A Y F O U R
Posted on January 6, 2010 | 1 Commentmore snow! And what does this mean? That’s right – it means John loses a bet about whether he’s allowed to play double bass on Solitude. Thank you weather gods! Everyone’s feeling good – it’s tough working 12 hour days every day for a week... -
D A Y T H R E E
Posted on January 5, 2010 | 1 CommentIn a crazy rush today so gonna have to be quick! Bit of a disjointed day, but certainly not an unsuccessful one. Freddie Laid The Smack Down grooves along really nicely – that song’s been a bit of a surprise to be honest and I’m... -
D A Y T W O
Posted on January 4, 2010 | No CommentsYES! Another excellent day. Not only are we speeding along at a great rate, we’re not compromising in the least with what we’re getting. It’s sounding absolutely lush. Feet Don’t Fail Me Now to kick off the day, and we had to track instruments individually... -
D A Y O N E
Posted on January 3, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s so important with these things to get off to a good start. If you have a bad first day it can set you back for the rest of your schedule. That really puts you under unnecessary pressure which isn’t always a good mental space... -
A N D W E ‘ R E R O L L I N G
Posted on January 1, 2010 | 3 CommentsSo this month is named after Janus, the two-headed Roman god of beginnings and endings. What’s beginning or ending with you? I really like the idea of perpetual beginning, I keep meaning to write a song about it. My goals for 2010 are to wear...