Just Because...

I am just writing this in an album making delirium...I think that means that I am "le tired." Now, before I "have a nap," I want to make some comments on what I did tonight. I locked myself in the Cove Studios (also known as my room) at around 8:30pm tonight and I am just now reaching the state of epic sleepiness that precedes a wonderful night's sleep. I worked (Please) Don't Leave Me, Walking On the Sky, Scarlet Moon, and You Told Me You'd Be Back. All of the songs are in excellent shape, and the first single will definitely be ready for this weekend. I am hella excited about that. Prepare yourselves for (Please) Don't Leave Me. It's a good summer song, methinks. In any case, I am extremely proud to note that,while the songs I have written for this album definitely sound like me, they are all incredibly different sorts of songs. I do not think any song sounds the same, and they are still pretty cohesive as an album. I have stated--on twitter I believe--that most modern records don't have such a quality (because they don't have to). That, however, would ne'er stop my desire to make albums in a way similar to my heroes. The album is an entire body of work, and should be taken as such. Making a record is more fun than I thought it would be, and doing so much on my own is quite rewarding. I look forward to sharing the fruits of my labor. I worked Something Strange (and part of (Please) Don't Leave Me) with my friend, Vinay. He plays bass, so you'll hear some of his work on this record in instances where I wasn't sure of my own line. He has been a great help. Anyway, sleep is taking me. I am just SO EXCITED! Love and Peace, ZK

Updates!

Hello Dear Ones! I apologize for being so scarce in these past couple of months. I have been hard at work on the album and planning my next moves. Now, I am ready to unveil those things. I made a facebook for my music persona (note: this is different from the page). You can friend me on facebook this way. It will essentially serve as a website and gives me an interesting way to connect with fans and well-wishers. The address is here: http://www.facebook.com/zaire.kariff.7 I also had to update my facebook page. This may be redundant, but it gives people access to the music I create that they can purchase and listen to online. A normal profile, does not connect as easily to those sites. The new site is: http://www.facebook.com/zairekariffjams Either way, liking this page and friending me will give reverbnation (among other things) a good indication of any buzz I am generating. As grateful I am to all of you who have already supported me, I do want my music to reach many more. So, you all help me more, but publicly declaring your interest in my sounds. Please like the page, for sure, and friend me if you so wish. All that said, I will soon be giving the upstart, dentonradio.com, rights to a few of my songs. It is an online radio station that plays local Denton artists, of which I still sort of am (I had to move for personal reasons). The scene is alive and well, and extremely eclectic. I am listening to it now and it has spanned pop, soul, and rock in just 3 songs. I encourage all of you to give the site a chance! All that said, the record is really coming together. I should be getting to mastering shortly. My first album related single, (Please) Don't Leave Me, will be released this week. I have been tightening the vocals and bass lines. It has been a fun, fun experience. My release date for the whole record still stands at: October 13th. I thank you all for journeying with me and look forward to it continuing. Love and Peace, Zaire Kariff