I’ve been writing new songs with my songwriting partner Patrick Ortman lately, and we’re getting ready to lay down some scratch tracks for a new album we’ll be recording after the holidays. So far, it’s got a bit of a soulful singer-songwriter vibe to it, a definite indie feel, influenced by storytellers who sing the blues, with a touch of country (can’t fight those Texas roots!). I can hear us on Grey’s Anatomy, whose music supervisor should win an award for discovering such great indie artists. Fingers crossed, and I’ll let you know when the album drops!
Archive for the ‘In the Studio’ Category
New Album In The Works
Friday, November 12th, 2010In Transit in the Studio
Sunday, June 27th, 2010I had a great time in the studio back in March with my a cappella vocal group, In Transit. It’s always a blast to do a vocal session, but directing a session in addition to singing is even better in some ways because it challenges my noggin and works my other skills as a musician and producer.
I’m really excited about how the demo turned out. The editing and mixing process was a lot of fun. We did some sweetening and recording of clap tracks (and a whole mess of fun stuff for the Stevie Wonder tune). Sweet goodness! Special thanks to Martin (our tenor) for his master editing chops in ProTools!
Hope you like what you hear!
W.E.T. Dreams: The Documentary
Friday, September 12th, 2008I just finished recording vocals for two songs by film composer Thomas Rydell. The jazzy Vegas-themed songs will be featured in an upcoming documentary starring Ugly Betty’s Rebecca Romijn.
And no, it’s not what you think. It’s a film about a Bellagio fountain project, people!
Singing and Talking and What Not
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008I just completed another vocal session with film composer Marc Ellis and a voiceover spot for Biotene. Working with Marc and Patrick is always a good time!
My Mouth’s No Dry Mouth
Sunday, July 15th, 2007I just finished recording voiceover for the first of a series of commercial spots for Biotene Dry Mouth dental products. It was a fun session with plenty of water to stay hydrated! They take care of you at Genius Monkeys.
New Commercial Demo
Monday, May 14th, 2007Since my show closed, I’ve been busy doing session work around town. Check out the catchy new commercial demo* on my Music page!
*Courtesy of Selectracks
Singing and Dancing with the Chantillys
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007What a busy year it’s been so far! I’m rehearsing with former Taffeta co-stars in preparation for my upcoming show, The Chantillys. We’re rehesarsing 6 days a week, and I have to admit, my back is starting to feel the pain from all the dancing! Throw in the singing on top of that, and my lung capacity is increasing exponentially!!
I’ve also been busy doing vocal sessions around town. I recently worked with Chantillys musical director Paul Taylor, and television composer Dick DeBenedictis, who scored groovy TV shows from the 70s like Matlock, Columbo, Perry Mason, and Hawaii Five-O.
Most recently, I did a session with composer Brian Woodbury where I recorded lead vocals as surfer chick Marina in his original show Killa Vanilla.
In Transit in the Mix
Saturday, December 2nd, 2006We just came out of Latte Mix Studios in Santa Monica where we’re cutting a demo. Special thanks to Adrienne and Susan for their hard work in the engineering booth. Rock on, ladies!
I’m a Singing Fool and Loving It
Monday, November 20th, 2006I just finished another vocal session with film composer Steven Stern and Grammy Award-winning producer and mixing engineer Ted Greenberg.
I’m also gigging around town with The Four Belles, a four-part girl group singing hits from the 50s and 60s.
Singing and Talking and What Not
Saturday, April 22nd, 2006I just completed another fun vocal session with film composer Marc Ellis and a voiceover spot for Biotene. Working with Marc and Patrick is always a good time!