Future Work

Hello Again, Yes, this is a second post...but, the focus is completely different. Just bear with me, k? thx. In my time away, we sort of away, I made a discovery about my personality/temperament. I "knew" that I was quieter than I seemed to most people, but I did not know all that that meant. I'm actually quite introverted and had no idea I was not taking care of myself properly. I am energized when I am alone or with just one particular person I love. I tell you all of this, to say that my recent alone times have given me the direction for four of my next albums. In the next few years, I plan to release around 5 total albums. I am not going to put a number on that, because how albums come about can change and I do not have any set plan on how I will begin the recording process. In any case, 4 of my next records will actually be one album in 4 parts. I will release each section by itself first and then, eventually, make a full album that has everything all together. The album series is called "Love in Stereo." The four parts each have their own theme, and I will go into that shortly. The whole idea behind the album is to explore the entirety of a relationship from beginning to possible end. Each record will coorespond to a season, thereby cooresponding to phases in one's relationship. Obviously, this means "Love in Stereo" parts I-IV are as follows: Spring Summer Autumn (I may change this to "fall," but I've always preferred the term "autumn" Winter Now, this whole thing is probably the most ambitious thing that I have ever thought of, because I want each album to have a distinct feel of its own. Clearly, the sequence will go from a plethora of light and bright songs in the first two records to darker and brooding one's in the final ones. In fact, I want the Spring album to be mainly 60s/70s in style, with an emphasis on psychedelia. I have actually begun delving further into those sorts of records in preparation. The summer album will likely be an old style R&B/Pop feel. I have had the sudden inspiration that the Autumn record might need to be more folky in nature, or perhaps the winter one. Those are the two that will likely be made last (depending on inspiration), so I won't worry much about those just yet. Besides these records, I will have just a regular, non-concept album, one that is just a collection of songs. I have previously indicated that I wanted to write about a night out at the bar/sinning, but that will be incorporated into the "Love in Stereo" sequence. This other album, I have no idea what I am going to do with it, other than I will be delving deep into my song catalogue. I have a lot of material that is unfinished or has not be arranged. I plan to do that for this particular album. It has no title, it is a wait and see album. Anyway, I was just letting you guys know I'm busy and teeming with ideas. Releasing my first album has opened the floodgates and lifted a huge weight off my back. Again, I hope you guys are enjoying it and you'll hear from me from time to time. Love and Peace, Zaire Kariff

Lots of Updates and Things and STUFF

Hey Everyone, It has been ages since my last post. This is partly because I was simply exhausted after finishing the album and been on a journey of self-discovery. I have yielded a great deal of insight throughout this time and will probably be able to post a bit more. I usually have things on my mind, but I was...feeling claustrophobic. Anyway, here is the biggest deal: Here is the album. Feel free to check it out! Buy it, stream it, and spread the love to as many people as you can. I am extremely proud of my work. It took the better part of six months to reach that point and this is a huge milestone for me. In a previous post, I indicated that was part of the reason for the album's title. I have received good and promising reviews from those who have listened to the record. I think I will soon send it to a music blog and see if I can get a review. If I could find a way to expand things for my next normal record I will be incredibly happy. I happened to meet an engineer who might be able ot help me with that side, as I was just making it up as I go. So, in closing (before I head to my next post) thank you all who have already listened to the record and intend to do so in the near feature. I hope you find songs that touch you and maybe even make you dance little. Spread the word! Love and Peace, Zaire Kariff