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| Post Show Thoughts |
[Nov. 9th, 2009|01:42 pm] |
Well that was, simply put, fabulous fun. CC themselves were really nice blokes, even though the backstage area at slimes is...well it's likely much smaller than what they've become used to! Soundcheck was likely one of the few that will go down in AlterRed history as nigh-on-perfect given that, even as opening band, we were still given a total of 90 minutes in which to set up and soundcheck. We even managed to get Vx's vocals in the mix this time! Result! Also, due to space constraints, the Clockwork Doll and the Patient characters were restricted to either side of teh stage where they stood as freakish bookends, something I think works far better than how we had them in the show for the KMFDM gig. We decided to open the set with Nothing Less Than Violence, which I think was a great decision. A really hard, stompy number than hit the audience like a shockwave! We also played Fleshbind for the first time, a song that didn't exist until four weeks ago but we played well went down really well. Which brings me nicely to my next point. The audience. Most weird. A bit lacklustre during the actual songs but then a huge eruption of cheers and applause after each song. Plus the feedback we got from people after the show was the best and most we've had. I must have spoken to a dozen and a half people alone, all of whom really loved what we did (oh and autographed some tickets). All in all a great show and a superb response followed by a top party back at AlterRed HQ. :)
Next show will be back home in Wales...this'll be interesting. Particularly for Clockwork Doll and the Patient as it'll be in front of a home audience made of mates and associates! Muahahahahhahaa! |
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| Three Songs I Wish I'd Written (2009) |
[Oct. 28th, 2009|10:06 am] |
IAMX - Kingdom of Welcome Addiction. Must be the waltz...as I'm getting odler I'm writting more and more in 3/4 time for some reason.
The Prodigy - Piranah. Still head and shoulders above the nearest contemporaries. This song is by far, without a shadow of doubt, the best of it's kind.
Depeche Mode - Corrupt. My god how I love this song. It's slow, dark and moody. It's seductive when it feels like it and it has a really nice low bite to it! I wish I could write songs like this.
How about you guys? What do you think of these songs. Do you ever have songs you wish you'd written? |
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| The Cup of Tears |
[Oct. 27th, 2009|06:54 am] |
Apparently this was made entirely in Ireland. Looks interesting. Can't wait to find out what the spaceships at the end are all about!
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| Yaaay! |
[Oct. 25th, 2009|10:48 am] |
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It's officially longcoat season! :D |
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| Fuck the BNP |
[Oct. 23rd, 2009|02:11 pm] |
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I have a question, not loaded, on Europe. What do you guys think of the idea of a devolved UK within a progressive European Union? Progressive meaning whatever you'd like it to mean! ;) |
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| AlterRed & CombiChrist in London |
[Oct. 21st, 2009|12:52 pm] |
There has been a change to the details of the AlterRed CombiChrist show at Electrowerks on the 7th November.
There will now be only one show. Doors @ 9pm
If you have already bought tickets from us they will be honoured for the later show, or we can refund.
AlterRed
Mechanical Cabaret
CombiChrist |
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| AlterRed Update...also some thoughts on the UK Scene... |
[Oct. 6th, 2009|05:38 pm] |
OK, where was I? Hmmm... I can't remember what my last update was but suffice to say things are actually progressing. We have rebuilt the AlterRed studio and re-written/updated a load of our songs after developing them throughout the year's shows. We are continuing to develop the live show in terms of music and performance and the short story is currently being re-written as a graphic novel (this was the original intention but we did wonder if we were maybe biting off more than we could chew. I may actually post the short story here for a few people to read soon). So I am actually quite happy with the progress we're making if a little frustrated by how many pitfalls we've had to contend with along the way.
I've also been paying a bit of attention to the UK "scene" in general. I know we've all bitched like crazy about it over the last few years, but is anyone else getting the impression that it appears to be picking itself back up again? Quite a few of our more prolific bands/performers are playing a bit more frequently to fuller rooms and putting out a fair bit of music too. I've also noticed that people are trying a bit harder with to diversify their approach too...it's a been a fair old while since I saw a band taking the more conventional or tried-and-tested approach to goth/alt/ind. Most people seem to be adding their own flavour to it.
I commented on my Arsebook recently about how I would really love to sign to a UK label and I heartily meant it. I really do love the idea of signing a UK deal as well as a EU and US one. I wonder if this resurgence lasts long enough to attract a few goth/alt entrepeneurs to start some innovative and progressive labels? Sort of like Wasp Factory used to be but with a bit more focus on quality control and a lot less signing bands just cos we go drinking with them, so to speak! ;) There are one or two little labels that could be much bigger than they currently are, so hopefully they'll rise to the challenge if the scene shows signs of being a bit more sustainable than it's been in the last 5-10 years! Let me just repeat myself...I love the idea of a few UK based labels and I am even more in love with the idea that the scene is on the mend and is finally growing into something a bit less archaic and elitist.
I'm not going to ask what you guys think as my friends list is littered with casualties of the 1990s and early 2000s, but I will say this... have a look at the last bunch of clubs, gigs and events you went to. The bullshit will always be there but isn't some of the enthusiasm back? |
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| AlterRed support CombiChrist in London |
[Oct. 5th, 2009|07:43 am] |
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As always, AlterRed have discount tickets available at a mere £14 each. Tickets can be collected on the door or posted registered post (add £1 per ticket for P&P and PP fees).
Paypal vxa at live dot co dot uk
AlterRed will play the first show (doors @6pm. AlterRed at 6.45pm), but tickets allow free entry to Slimelight which will open earlier.
Please Note tickets are for the earlier show only. We will have to deduct PayPal fees for any refunds requested. |
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| Vagabonds |
[Sep. 26th, 2009|06:47 pm] |
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Am going to give Vagabonds a go this evening. Anyone else going? |
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| Moment of Pride |
[Sep. 19th, 2009|07:51 pm] |
Tonight I finished writing my first novel (first draft, at least). It's currently at about 78,000 (plus change) words long, but I fully expect the second draft to break the 90,000 mark as I know I have a lot of filling out to do in certain chapters. In the short story I wrote for AlterRed I was very descriptive which gave the tale atmosphere and ambiance, but this one seems far colder in comparison. On the other hand, the first story was 8000 words and had very few actual characters in it, whereas this one has in excess of 30 characters to play with! Yeah a little ambitious for my first attempt, I know but I have bloody loved every minute of the process so far. It's been eye opening, and I genuinely can't wait to finish it completely so I can start working on the second book (ideas flooding already!).
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| I've seen neither Steam nor Punks! |
[Sep. 12th, 2009|09:28 am] |
Update from The Asylum...awesome event so far...pisses all over Whitby. Will give final verdict after today's events.
>:D |
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