November 4th, 2008
"As great as editing tracks digitally was... my computer burnt out the other day, with all of my songs on it!
I did e-mail them to myself (when a significant amount of work was completed) but the file extentions didn't go through properly.
I'm angry rather than discouraged - they will be recorded again, and saved differently as backup this time."  ♫ Jen
June 29th, 2008
"The album is coming together. I straightened out a major audio problem... things are looking good." ♫ Jen
March 3rd, 2008
"I'm excited about the song I'm working on right now. I'd like to put a clip up :P There's an old method of copyrighting (that will hold up nicely in court) I might use temporarily... I don't think I can wait till the entire album is finished to put tracks up lol :) " ♫ Jen
December 28th, 2007
"Checking in! :)
It's coming along. I hope everyone had a great Christmas... have a safe New Year, all the best in 2008 :)"
♪ Jen
September 21st, 2007
"Where I originally planned to put the songs up as each were copywritten, I may have to wait untill all of the songs are finished - copyrighting them as a group (fits the budget best?) so of course the entire album will have to be complete before registering them together! (* Finally Together is copywritten. It is being updated for the album)I say it almost every time.. Thank you for your e-mails, and your patience!"  ♥ Sincerely, Jen
July 21st, 2007
"I haven't forgotten about my Site :) Between writing/recording, and the nice weather (us Canadian's only get three months of it a year) it's been a while since I touched base!
There isn't much to report of, other than what you already know... but yes, I'm still working, and reading e-mails. Thanks guys." ♥ Jen
April 1st, 2007
"Still recording and writing! I'm also moving May 1st, so things have been busy. Again, thank you to those keeping in touch!" ♥ Jen
January 6th, 2007
"I'm finding not all techniques seem to work best for all songs. In this case, I can finish up my writing as I record. Most of the songs are written, some have been difficult.. but I want to wrap this up and get it out to you guys!
To the well-wishers, it's deeply appreciated!" ~ Jen
December 11th, 2006
"I have a new job that will allow time for my music, and I brought the rest of my recording equipment over. It's set up better than at my old place!
Thank you again to those who keep checking back, and to the new friends showing support for this CD"  ~ Jen
September 12th, 2006
"Last week, much was written in just one sitting (been a long time!) It's the end of my writers block. Two more songs are almost finished, and great idea's are in motion for the couple that haven't been given a lot of time.I'm meeting many people on MySpace! It's a fun way to keep in touch. I said it before, and I'll say it another ten times before the album is done - I'm really excited about this CD. I created the site, and gab about the progress all in anticipation... I probably should've waited till it was finished lol but I can't help it! The bandwidth (how many people can view jenniferculp.com before it becomes temporarity unavailable) and pop-up ads will be taken care of when I upgrade this account. There's no point in paying for my site if it isn't going to be visited much just yet. Starving artist isn't just a saying ya know! ;) " ~ Jen
August 4th, 2006
"My equipment is
here, I've sorted out a few things, and yes.. more than half the album
is written!
You see.. I play by ear, so my "writing" is done by noting paper and
recording on tape. A bit of advice? Always label your tapes! lol
Everything is set-up in the computer room, so I can now conveniently
turn around to type out info under which song it belongs. MUCH better
than going from tape to tape, or handwriting bits of info wherever
there's room - which I thought would be perfectly fine. No.. all that
scattered info made it hard to focus on one song. Common sence, but I
guess I wanted to do everything myself.
Without going into detail... I'm glad to have music back in my life.
The break assured me, I am a musician (writers block made me
question my ability), this project and it's purpose is a source of
something nothing else compares to" ~ Love
Jen
July 26th, 2006
"It's been a couple
of months now having gone without my music. I'm still staying with a
friend, but will be bringing my music equipment over soon! I have a new
songwriting approach that'll hopefully work out" ~
Jen
June 17th, 2006
"I'm actually
staying on a friends couch for now, visiting home every few weeks to
take care of bills. Why? Because my city isn't exactly booming with much
of anything! Socially, my friends place is closer to my other friends
& better places to hang. And in terms of job ops, I was able to find
a good job.
With the specific stressed of the past year, writers block had
infurriated me to the point of sabotaging my songs. Taking a break from
the album is something I've never done before, and at first it
really ticked me off... but I'm hoping a break will revive the songwriting.
I apologize to the manufacturers, whose patience I sincerely
appreciate. I'm sure you understand how it can be, and that without
professional guidance it's a bit more difficult for me to know how to
deal with set-backs, and the fact I need to judge the final cuts for
myself... yes it's my passion, my heart... but it's also work, a
responsibility I take seriously.
When song ideas hit me, I e-mail them to myself. I am not quitting,
nor am I extremely discouraged. I'm not abandoning my project, I could
never do that. I'm simply attempting to rejuvinate/refresh the musical
side of my mind... E-mail me with any questions you have. I'm still
online. Still working on songs when something comes to light... just not
pushing it, nor stressing about it... ahem, trying not
to stress about it. I hate not working on my music.. it feels so wrong.
Like walking out of your house without your pants on!
It's a huge deal to me, this life-long dream in my heart finally
materializing. Trust me when I say that I'll be around, and the album
will be completed.
What is done to date: I
have more than half the tracks finished, and ideas for almost the entire
album. The manufacturing & poster money is set. The plans for the CD
(cover, probable pricing..) and promo areas are written out. Still needed: Picture for the
promo posters (no problem, just waiting closer to album completion)
Little less than half the songs are left to finalize (writing) All still
need to be recorded, but that's not nearly as difficult as writing..
recording is the fun part!" ~
Sincerely, Jen
May 18th, 2006
"My singing voice
seems to be back to normal for the most part - I was pretty worried for
a while! The songwriting is still progressing slowly.. a friend of mine
recently made it clear she's impatient for me to finish the album lol.
ME TOO, trust me! I have many songs on the go, the recording can't take
place without completed songs.. it may not look like much is happening
(with how "Ghost Town" my Site is at the moment) but I AM working.
Why is the Msg Board gone? They added a really annoying pop-up ad on
every page, so we'll search for a better option (No one posted anything
yet anyway)
Love you, and thanks for those who've been e-mailing their support!"
~
Jen
April 9th, 2006
"I'm getting my
voice back!
Again, I appreciate the patience you've all shown in understanding
set-backs. This past year hasn't been the greatest on any level. It
obviously affected my music too.
A full-time job (unrelated to music) may be coming my way soon.
Working part-time allowed more time towards the album, so though I'll
have a better income, I'm not thrilled at how much time it will eat up!
If the full-time job doesn't
work out, and I'm extremely unhappy, I'll switch back to lesser income.
Fine by me!
Some people think I'm crazy "considering Music a priority". It's not
"a priority", it's what I do. My passion. It has to be done, and will
always have a place in my life."
"Thank you for your e-mails!" ~
Sincerely, Jen
March 24th, 2006
"The acid reflux
from February has returned.. My voice is
sometimes hoarse, I'll
talk to my doctor about it all soon, because these problems have GOT to
go." ~
Jen
March 1st, 2006
"March already?! My
health problems are pretty much sorted out. Just knowing what's going on
makes me feel better.
I'm not sure the
songs are not far enough along [for my own reasons, I will not release
it during Winter months] Giving my best musically [at my first CD attempt] is more
important than a deadline.
I found lyrics I had been searching
for [put them in a book for safekeeping after quickley jotting them
down, then forgot what I had done with them!] lol" ~
Jen
February 1st, 2006
"Thank you to
everyone for your patience! The [operatic society] show took up more
time than I thought last year so I passed on this year's production, to
concentrate on the album.
Summer of 2005 was spent with some weird lingering health problems! A
major lack of energy, the occasional swollen lymph node, my temperature
going up or down.. everywhere but normal. This recently merged into a
second [unrelated?] health problem (please reframe from jokes using the
words: "Saturday", "Simpson", or "Jig") Acid Reflux. Apparently, since
finishing the play, I haven't been in the happiest of moods. It was much
more than a "lull"... over the months, it began affecting me physically.
In December a benign tumor [also unrelated?] was found on my liver,
explaining those pains and mid-section discomfort. Safe to say, the
singing difficulties aren't such a mystery anymore!
I currently still find myself very tired, and frustrated by trying to
work in this state. It really means a lot for me to finish this project
as best I can, especially as "my first album ever" At this point:
working solo at 26 - it is overdue, and undescribibly important to me.
It's all I've ever wanted - and will ever want to do. Nothing else can
satisfy this craving. I hope everyone can understand the process of
writing, recording.. aside from the actual CD manufacturing itself, I'm
doing everything on my own. Possibly other songwriters I'm currently in
touch with may contribute if we mesh well musically. Talented, good
people dispite whether we work together or not. This being my first
album, I'm doing each step carefully as an independant artist.
To the people who've kept in touch, you've become friends and are
very appreciated. The wait will be worth it. This is too big a part of
me to ignore. I look forward to someday performing for everyone.. having
a blast together. Corny but true: I live for the days"
~ Very
Sincerely, Jen
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