It's been a while since I've updated anything in my web world. I've decided to make an effort to post more regularly about what's going on with me, if for no other reason than to keep track of the progress I am making with my new musical venture. As some of you may know, or at least can tell from lack of output, Collective Efforts has been on a long hiatus (going on about two years now). Since Mil moved to New York for his new job, there really has been no way for us to get together enough to finish the Diamond D EP (which was so close to being done), and it's a shame because it's very dope. All in due time, though...whenever the time is right, I guess. If we can't even get together to finish, then there is no reason to try to release the project, as we would not be able to devote the attention needed to promote it properly. Much love to any and all who have supported us throughout the years, it really has meant a lot to me.
In the meantime, I have been working with a friend of mine (drummer Max Barash) on developing a two-man musical team with me on guitars, laptop, and Ableton Live and Max on drums. I am working on some solo material, as well as songs for other vocalists and prospective projects. We have about 30 beats started, some can be combined, some won't make the cut...but it's quite a learning experience. It's tough to try to start again from scratch, but I feel very motivated right now, and Max is the perfect compliment to my creative style. I can't wait to get a way to get these live sessions recorded so I can start sharing some samples.
In the meantime, I will leave you with this video of W.I.C. featuring myself, which recently appeared on The Source, and IllHype.com. I just finished a verse for a new song with them, to be continued...
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Work gettin' done...
Man, I just looked up and realized March was almost over, and I have not really been posting any updates. Rest assured I am not hibernating, your boy's been busy this month:
- Diamond D EP almost done (photos, artwork, design...BOOM!)
- shooting a video for a song I did with W.I.C. (which is turning out very cool, more to come on that soon)
- working on an acoustic guitar score to a dope short film my homie Sam Dyches wrote and directed
- mixing some tracks up for young Eli Sweet from his last visit from China
- just dropped a hook and verse idea for another Goon Trax release over a beat by Japanese producer Re:Plus.
- speaking of Japan, filling out my application for Red Bull Music Academy
I wonder if they still will be holding it in Japan this year...
UPDATE 3/31/11: Just found out that it will not be in Japan this year. Damn. The new location will be announced April 11th, they apparently extended the deadline to April 26th, which is great for the slack-ass procrastinators like myself.
Not that I think I could necessarily get in, but I really want to go through the process as sort of a self-evaluation, as it requires you to make a thirty minute compilation of the best of what you have to offer, and answer a shitload of introspective questions about who you are and where you see yourself in the musical universe. So, coming soon, thirty minute Best of Ben Hameen compilation (as I will definitely be throwing a version up for download, considering it has been taking up so much of my time).
Anyway, if you are having Hameen withdrawal and need more immediate contact, you can find me on Twitter @hameen for an occasional quote, pic, comment or response.
Or actually, you can just follow me in Google World, go to my Buzz. I always share anything interesting I find while perusing the infinite blogosphere, and it automatically lists any posts I do here, and any of my amazing tweets. So it's a win/win.
- Diamond D EP almost done (photos, artwork, design...BOOM!)
- shooting a video for a song I did with W.I.C. (which is turning out very cool, more to come on that soon)
- working on an acoustic guitar score to a dope short film my homie Sam Dyches wrote and directed
- mixing some tracks up for young Eli Sweet from his last visit from China
- just dropped a hook and verse idea for another Goon Trax release over a beat by Japanese producer Re:Plus.
- speaking of Japan, filling out my application for Red Bull Music Academy
I wonder if they still will be holding it in Japan this year...
UPDATE 3/31/11: Just found out that it will not be in Japan this year. Damn. The new location will be announced April 11th, they apparently extended the deadline to April 26th, which is great for the slack-ass procrastinators like myself.
Not that I think I could necessarily get in, but I really want to go through the process as sort of a self-evaluation, as it requires you to make a thirty minute compilation of the best of what you have to offer, and answer a shitload of introspective questions about who you are and where you see yourself in the musical universe. So, coming soon, thirty minute Best of Ben Hameen compilation (as I will definitely be throwing a version up for download, considering it has been taking up so much of my time).
Anyway, if you are having Hameen withdrawal and need more immediate contact, you can find me on Twitter @hameen for an occasional quote, pic, comment or response.
Or actually, you can just follow me in Google World, go to my Buzz. I always share anything interesting I find while perusing the infinite blogosphere, and it automatically lists any posts I do here, and any of my amazing tweets. So it's a win/win.
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