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Rock and Roll and the Renaissance Man
Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Many rock stars lead the kind of tortured existence best summed up by Bono when he wrote, “Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief. All kill their inspiration and sing about their grief.” They succumb to all the vices and detours that come with fame and fortune. In fact, when a rock […]
Read More »Letters to Rock Stars (part 1, 2 & 3)
Sunday, April 8th, 2012I look to other recording artists for inspiration. I often write them letters to garner advice and wisdom. As of yet, I have received no replies but I am confident they will respond. Here are three of my most recent ones to Lady Gaga, Adele, and Bruno Mars. Dear Lady Gaga, As an appreciator […]
Read More »Download New Demo, Tapestry
Thursday, April 5th, 2012[audio:http://www.justincaldwell.com/wp-content/uploads/Tapestry-DEMO.mp3|titles=Tapestry, Demo ] This is my demo of Tapestry. And I also wanted to make it available for you to download. Just click here: Tapestry, Demo and then right click and you can save the file (“Save As” option). If you haven’t read the story behind the song, you can check it out on my last blog […]
Read More »Tapestry, The Story of the Wool Merchant & Weaver
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
The very first song that was finished both lyrically and musically for my next album is a simple love story named Tapestry. I wrote it during my last cabin get-away in North Carolina. (I get a lot done at cabins) It’s about a rough man, the salt of the earth type, who works as a […]
Read More »Hungry Hungry Idol Games
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
There’s a new movie out called Hunger Games. Heard of it? Well, I’ll just assume you haven’t and let you know it’s a big huge deal…like a “Learning Channel ‘My 600 Pound Life’, fused to the couch and I haven’t seen my cat in two weeks but I smell something funny coming from under me” […]
Read More »Cabin Fever [video]: The Going Mad of Justin Caldwell
Monday, March 26th, 2012[tubepress video=”X0Hoj4bIX7U”] Filmed with iPhone and whiskey.
Read More »“Gonna Get it Right” [Demo] (Story of the Fortune Teller & Inventor)
Monday, March 19th, 2012[audio:http://www.justincaldwell.com/wp-content/uploads/Gonna_get_it_right_Blog.mp3|titles=Gonna Get It Right, Demo] Last week I wove for you the tale of the Fortune Teller and Inventor, part one. Here’s a rough demo I’m working on for the album. Check it out and feel free to comment below!
Read More »The Fortune Telling Gypsy That Stole My Musical Soul
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Out of all the characters and relationships that we’ve developed for my next album, the most intriguing and complex might just be the Fortune Teller and Inventor. Lovers, born centuries apart, brought together by feverish visions and gyroscopic gears. In just a couple of days, you’ll be able to hear how their stories coalesced […]
Read More »Snow Golf [video]
Friday, March 9th, 2012[tubepress video=”YOqZwxW_l1s”] It’s been a productive 2 weeks here at the Ruidoso cabin. On our last day, and with close to 20 new songs under our belt, we decided to celebrate with a gentlemanly game of snow golf.
Read More »“Let’s Go” [demos], You Pick the Melodies
Monday, March 5th, 2012[audio:http://www.justincaldwell.com/wp-content/uploads/Lets-Go-Melody54DC.mp3|titles=Version 1] [audio:http://www.justincaldwell.com/wp-content/uploads/Lets-Go-Melody34DC.mp3|titles=Version 2 ] [audio:http://www.justincaldwell.com/wp-content/uploads/Lets-Go-Melody74DC.mp3|titles=Version 3] Here are some roughs for my newest song about a medieval cartographer that’s tired of just drawing maps and wants to see the world for himself. I’ve got three verse melodies for this song, “Let’s Go”. Which ones your favorite? Leave a comment below and help me write […]
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