i've decided to start work on the next record
as the touring starts to wind down ('wind' like a watch, not like air blowing) i've decided to start work on the next record. and after a lot of thought i've decided to do a predominantly orchestral and acoustic record (because i clearly haven't done enough to kill my career already...).
there might be a few electronic elements on the record, but my hope is to have 99% (or more) of the record being made orchestrally and acoustically. it's a very different approach to making a record for me, clearly, as most of my records have been made in my bedroom studio by me and a couple of friends with some weird equipment i've picked up over the years.
for this record, though, i'll hopefully be working in older, more traditional acoustic and orchestral studios in new york and los angeles, with acoustic guitars and orchestral strings and piano and guest vocalists. at present i'm in california in a rental house figuring out which songs to work on. and right now it looks as if the album will be a combination of some new songs, some older obscure songs, and a few older well known songs.
and as this is a very different way for me to make a record i'm going to be documenting it and putting up demo's and video here, so you can see (if you're interested) how the record is being made, while it's being made.
i think we'll put the record out in about a year, so for the next year i'm going to focus on writing and recording, and documenting the process. it should be a weird process, as i have no idea what's going to be involved.
i will do my best to document it as honestly as possible, although i might edit out some bits where i look really old or fat. and maybe i'll include a daily 'very stupid thing i did today'. todays: i went to walk outside and accidentally walked into a screen door, giving me a fantastic screen-shaped abrasion on my shiny forehead.
here's photo #1: me with a business card that was given to me. it's a business card with a unicorn skeleton and a boom box. i thought it was nice. i'm in the office of the little house i've rented, thus the calculator and office lamp in the background.
moby
xcited about new record
Really excited about the new record and the whole orchestral and acoustic approach!
All work and no play?
No pun intended. What are you doing for fun, Moby? Did u watch the SAG awards tonight? Betty White was presented the SAG lifetime achievement award for not only her screen work, but also her work as an animal activist. They even showed a clip of Betty receving an award from Jane Goodall. BTW you never did say what Goodall wrote u in that letter years ago. Oh Moby Moby Moby, will we always be strangers? Good luck tomorrow with the benefit concert. XO
where it hushes
Moby, thank you...again and again...for your musical generosity. Here is one of the short films I made using your music.
Sincerely,
Lindy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bicjITIx4Sw
Let the boom box sound
every time I heard that you gonna release a new album I just hope that you feel all the good energy that we send you, and wishing that you enjoy this creative time...
Regards wit a lot of sun shine from the sunny (and really warm) Latin America
Let the boom box sound
every time I heard that you gonna release a new album I just hope that you feel all the good energy that we send you, and wishing that you enjoy this creative time...
Regards wit a lot of sun shine from the sunny (and really warm) Latin America
Let the boom box sound
every time I heard that you gonna release a new album I just hope that you feel all the good energy that we send you, and wishing that you enjoy this creative time...
Regards wit a lot of sun shine from the sunny (and really warm) Latin America
Let the boom box sound
every time I heard that you gonna release a new album I just hope that you feel all the good energy that we send you, and wishing that you enjoy this creative time...
Regards wit a lot of sun shine from the sunny (and really warm) Latin America
Let the boom box sound
every time I heard that you gonna release a new album I just hope that you feel all the good energy that we send you, and wishing that you enjoy this creative time...
Regards wit a lot of sun shine from the sunny (and really warm) Latin America
torments of creation
i like the way you confide in us.. it's very endearing.. that's why i keep reading your journal, even if sometimes, i don't understand you. i was disappointed you didn't talk about what happened in haiti..
i assume you are in the torments of creation. An unicorn is a symbol of spiritual fecundity. it's also a symbol of seeking gist. i imagine noises of the world don't reach your ears now.
i'm not surprised you have this project of an orchestral and acoustic record. it's already expressed in "wait for me". sort of logical continuation..
michele
Sounds interesting...
... with interesting sounds. Don't you ever take a break lately? Whatever happened to TeaNY btw?
wow
woah kool sounds awesome it's mad that your gonna document it and put up demos :)
wow
woah kool sounds awesome it's mad that your gonna document it and put up demos :)
que du bonheur...
Il est 3h24 du matin et comme d'habitude je n'arrive pas a dormir ... Et quelle bonheur en surfant sur le net de voir que vous etes entrain écrire ... Ce qui veux dire Une nouvelle tournée .. j'ai hate je suis impatiente d'entrendre vos inspirations nouvelles ... merci ... Que dire de ce dessin "Licorne en os" ca me fait pense a un groupe de musique electronique Qui se produit DANS LES free party ... malheusement mais ma mémoire me fait defaut je vous le dirais un prochain jour ...
Que dieu vous protege
PEACE
PEG.
¡Buena Suerte, Moby, con el nuevo disco!
Nueva York te extraña. =(
An Interesting Topic Indeed
Hi Moby!
It is very interesting what You write. I truly respect when a musician does come this way close to the listener, especially when some musicians try to make themselves something sort of mystique with not telling about themselves with really having quite nothing special in them (now I don´t want to mention the names especially, I just want to share the thought). One of the musicians acting a bit the same way than You do is Anette Olzon, the singer of Nightwish. I read Your and her thoughts and lifeline every day! Here is the web-address to her blog, I hope it is OK that I give it here now: http://anette-olzon.blogspot.com/
She also tells about her work as a singer, how the songs are made, with whom and so on. I think it is so supergreat! When listening to interesting songs it often comes into my mind the question of that what exactly is the song about, what is the source of inspiration in the songmakers head for the one song, with some songs I really wish I would get to know their backgrounds.
I think that this is all for now. I just registered myself here so I think I´ll keep on commenting Your interesting diary. Greetings from the cold but still beautiful and nice Finland! It was -30 celsius, which I think is -22 Fahrenheit, in some parts of this little country today (or yesterday actually, as it´s Thursday already and 0.37AM now), enjoy Your stay there where You are and remember to love every day.
And, last but not least, please listen to Emma Salokoskis voice on YouTube, because she has the most beautiful female voice on the planet Earth.
Be careful what you wish for It might not come true
Peace Guild has Schizophrenia
We Forgive you
Peace guild has schizophrenia
While I welcome your next
While I welcome your next album, of course, I hope that you are not doing an all-acoustic set purely for nostalgia's sake. I find that some of the electronic sounds and instruments that you use (as well as some of your samples) provide a sense of melancholy and nostalga that are unmatched by any acoustic sounds that you can make. I would be disappointed if you strayed far from that format!
I still look forward to anything that you come up with though.
New Record
Hi Moby, the new record sounds great. Can't wait to hear what you come up with. Should you need any drums or percussion in Los Angeles coming from left of center, please let me know. I have lots of interesting modified drums and perc and the acoustic approach is where my heart is, especially making electronic sounds organically. It would be my great pleasure to work with you.
Enjoy and all the very best to you, Quinn (Drummer, Percussionist, Composer and Recording Artist - www.OrisonMusic.com)
Life is short. Get goin' .
if you have a 2 minute thing,and find you can't use it,gimme a shout. I need soundtracks for films for the Marfa Film festival. (I think some screenings will be outside...people will be able to see the Marfa lights....)
Oh Yes.
Gonna be awesome, looking forward to this new tangent of making albums.
However...I would of prefered another variety style album like 'Everything is Wrong', but I see myself listening to this stuff for aaages. Have fun.
Gus.
This is absolutely wonderful news My Love!!!!
Good Morning Mr. Incredible,
Wowers, That’s such wonderful news darling!!!!! *You* know how I so love your ambient/orchestral/instrumental/acoustic music ever so much. I know I’m going to love it and I’m so looking forward to seeing who your guests that *you* will be collaborating with are. That’s really very grandee’ news and such a special day *you* picked to announce it, being that today is my precious son’s birthday. Tis a double celebration day that deserves a double toast. Cheers & Angel Kisses xxxx
I wish *you* all the luck, blessings and fun times recording your new album darling. How very exciting to be working on it in two places on earth that *you* love so much, being Your New York City, New York and your Los Angeles California and I’m assuming with your many travels that *you* may record other places too. I wouldn’t be surprised actually. Winks*.
Enjoy your stay at your rental house. Happy Housewarming!!!! May *you* have many good times there.
That business card is very cool darling. The Last Unicorn Punk Style. Against the outer appearance, because too many people stereotype and are mean with regards to looks. So when I see that business card photo……I think ‘Last Unicorn’, Seizing the day, Living Eternally, Not worried about appearances or superficial anythings and enjoying, thriving, breathing, living and loving music…… Tis a very beautiful business card darling and it is so your style….I love it!!!! Wow, that’s a big lamp. It makes me think of photo studios. Very nice. Tis so cute that *you* have a lamp I your photo, because as *you* know, whenever I take photos in my vanity mirror upstairs in my master bedroom/home office, mine shows in the photos as well and the lighting in my entire apartment home is not very bright, so that photo of *you* is so close to home. Smiles. Xxxx
Wow, what an absolutely fabulous thing to do!!!! I'm so excited to be able to watch *you* in action making your new album my luv. That's Reality Video that is well worth watching. *You* are incredible Mr. Public Relations King. I really feel *you* are the sweetest most affectionate and real celebrities out there.
Speaking of doing stupid things, I’m the Princess of doing Stupid Things. That actually sounds like a really fun idea to write about that everyday, giggles…. *You* are so cute my love!!!! I love, love, love *you* truly, madly, deeply….Sighs….
*You* are not fat and I doubt *you* would ever get fat, because of your strict vegan diet, but if *you* did, I would love *you* still the same.
I Love *You* With All My Heart,
Your Eternal Love Rachelle
xxxx
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What a very nice person to keep in touch with his fans. Thanks Moby!
looking forward
can't wait! This sounds beyond awsome. Really looking forward to all the documentary stuff.
great
great......it actually sounds like a natural progression and exploration for you.....inspiring.
holdon
How exciting!
Really looking forward to the new record already. Personally, my favourite Moby songs of all time are those that err on the side of orchestral and acoustic. Good luck with it all. x