Muzza Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Now you dont get that sort of insight and info just anywhere... You gotta be on line with the maestro. He makes it sound easy doesn't he... Then great artists do that dont they Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 WOW!!!Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmichel Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I smell something good in Eric's kitchen!...Something yummy is on a low flame cookin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 WOW is RIGHT !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Are we smelling the sweet creations that are slowly simmering in that big Carmen Crock Pot?Now I'm really hungry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 My stomach is growling too! Master chef Eric's recipies are always delectable. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmichel Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 While the main course is still being prepared...It would be nice if we were all treated to an appitizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin23 Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Mmmmmmmm...anticipation! All good things are worth waiting for. I am a patient person, so....looking forward to the finished creation in the Music Pot!Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmichel Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I am not a patient person...For me...This is like waiting for Christmas when I was a little kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 way to go eric..it's happening again!!lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 That's the way, Eric! Glad it's moving along. I was in West Hollywood, yesterday, at a computer/music store. They have The Mackie's soundboards- 12, 14 soundtracks and so on. One of the people working there said that, today, it only takes about $2,000 to buy, record and edit new songs with the sound equipment needed. One of my musician friends has used Mackie's at live concerts and recommends Akai, which he has used in the past in recordings. Michael Jackson's touring drummer, Ndugu Chanclar has played on two of his albums/CD's, and I met him once. He was playing for Rob Mullins, a Jazz musician. And, WHOA- to hear him play live, or on an album..!! I think Akai has copper wiring which makes for crisp recordings with live instruments, like guitar. And, the knobs don't crackle and pop when they are turned-up during playback. But, that's alot more than $2,000. He's told me to get one already used, on the web. I think he said The Akai 5,000, something, series number is a great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I smell a hook/harmony laden chorus like Make me Lose Control or Top Down Summer.BTW.. how many summers are going to go by without TDS being released? Works good as is solo, or would fit right in re-recorded as a 'berries release, right in the middle of a Driving Around/Crusing Music medley with a bit of oomph from Jim's drums and a couple signaure Wally riffs.Can't wait for the new stuff. Eric's back! Actually probably not back but finally has the time to write down the stuff that's been floating in his head for years.It's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 i wonder if eric has got any inspiration from friends on the board here? just wondered! lol,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Eric, I LOVE your recipe!!! Your post just made my entire summer!!! The sumptuous feast is underway! Thanks SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! To paraphrase an old Betty Crocker ad, "Nothin's worth lovin' like somethin' from the oven," and NOTHIN' is gonna be as great as something from the oven at "Chez Eric"! Great creations need time to "simmer," but they're way more than worth waiting for... --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I just caught up with this thread today - sorry for the tardiness of my input (like you were sitting at the piano bench waiting for it... ) on vacation, I thought about you and songwriting a few times, Mr. C. I took a picture of Dvorak's grave (i was gently corrected by a few Czech natives when I said "devorak" instead of "Vorjock") and had the absolute pleasure of attending a concert in Vienna that was half Mozart and half Strauss, in a beautiful huge room that Strauss had performed in a few years back. I could picture you at the piano playing with this orchestra... I had the same thought then that someone else posted earlier...that inspiration might come from your classical roots. BUT - I will wait for you to serve with my fellow hungry diners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I just reread my last post and realized I'm mixing metaphors! One doesn't simmer anything in an oven. Too much "Weekend at Bernie's." I need to get my brain back in order. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 eric,how's the songwriting/creative process goin'?? lol,chris!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Thanks, SusanSAMLittleD. I do all of my braising, searing and blanching on the stovetop. I never think of anything as "simmering" in an oven, but of course, it does. Where do you live? Are you close enough to come over and cook? --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HT from Mo Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Eric,After reading all of the previous posts in regard to songwriting I have a question about the actual writing of the music. When you are writing the music, do you write it for one instrument at first and split the music in parts for the different instruments or do you write the music for the instruments separately from the beginning? This probably seems trivial but I am interested in how the process starts and evolves(however not interested in songwriting as a career - I already have one.)Thank you,HT from Mo(newbie on the board) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 You know, it's not that I love the "family duties" all that much. It's the family I love! And being a Mom or a Dad in today's world is a lot busier than it was when I was growing up. We drive 'em to school, pick 'em up, drive 'em to piano and tennis and ballet and play dates, and at the school my children attend, the parents are actively involved in homework assignments, fundraising, school functions and a myriad of other things on an almost daily basis. On the weekends there are birthday parties, more homework, piano practice.....it never ends! Sometimes my wife and i look at each other and say "WE NEED A DAY OFF!" The payoff is having wonderful close relationships with your children and THAT'S the part I love most. ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMMY TUNES Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Eric Carmen said: You know, it's not that I love the "family duties" all that much. It's the family I love! And being a Mom or a Dad in today's world is a lot busier than it was when I was growing up. We drive 'em to school, pick 'em up, drive 'em to piano and tennis and ballet and play dates, and at the school my children attend, the parents are actively involved in homework assignments, fundraising, school functions and a myriad of other things on an almost daily basis. On the weekends there are birthday parties, more homework, piano practice.....it never ends! Sometimes my wife and i look at each other and say "WE NEED A DAY OFF!" The payoff is having wonderful close relationships with your children and THAT'S the part I love most. ec What no baseball or softball? That's sacrilegious! Hey Paulie! Check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 TOMMY TUNES said: What no baseball or softball? That's sacrilegious! Hey Paulie! Check this out. Yeah, but you know that Eric can't just go without being expected to sign autographs, sing the national anthem and "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" and what not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT from Mo Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 SusanSAM, Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. I have loved music ever since I can remember. I unfortunately was never blessed with the ability to create it nor read it. I can keep time just fine and sing along but that is far as it goes. I think that I will be learning alot about the music business on this board and lots of other things along the way! Thanks again, HT from Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illbewith you tonight Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 erici just went to see aerosmith at jones beach on sep 19. Take a lesson from them, there were more people my age (40's and up) at the concert than probably any other age group. I've seen them over 5 times because they still produce great music. So do you. I don't consider you a has been, and i hope you don't either. Don't get stuck in that "Reunion" or "Oldies" rut. You don't have to play the big arenas (aerosmith are probably the only artists left that can still do it, but who knows when they will pull the plug). I think medium sized venues is the way to go for you and the raspberries. We all listen to the same music as years ago because NO ONE IS CAPABLE OF WRITING GOOD SONGS anymore.Keep at it, i think you and the raspberries have a larger backing than you thinkGOD SPEED AND ROCK AND ROLL AHEADtim from long island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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