Erik \(Unfaith\)
March 7th 04, 08:07 PM
I have a proposal for any RAP-ites that may be interested.
I front a cult internet recording project by the name of Unfaith. For those
of you who might have caught wind of it, we were behind last summer's
bizarre Metallica controversy which made headlines on CNN, MSNBC, Bang
Magazine, etc. We also just got the news that one of our songs won the
People's Choice category in the most recent ISC International Songwriting
Competition.
We've been trudging along for the better part of 3 years, with an online
catalog of songs (in 45-second preview snippets) that are continuously being
re-tooled. They're home-produced on your average PC, using Sonar 2.2 XL
software, and unquestionably bare-bone hardware (ATHM41HE mic, RNC
compressor, POD guitars).
We've gotten a lot of positive comments about the songs, as well as their
production; especially given the means involved. In fact, we are often cited
in articles and forums as an example of just what can be musically
accomplished with the average home computer.
Notwithstanding those comments, I am not blind to the fact that I am not a
sound engineer, and the songs could benefit a lot from expert hands and ears
who could process a final 24-bit stereo wav file in such a way so as to make
them sound 10 times better than they currently do. While the songs might
sound great on your average home computer, trying to play them in a club or
bar exposes in no subtle way their sonic weaknesses.
There is currently no compression to speak of on the final output, so the
sound is weak. Additionally, the amp and speakers used to mix the songs are
far from pro quality. That's why having someone come in and EQ/Maximize
these tracks properly at the 11th hour would make a world of difference.
We have been approached by two independant filmmakers about using our songs
in their upcoming productions. Additionally, we are considering the iTunes
model of selling our songs per download (though we have no delusions about
the number of downloads we'll be able to generate).
We've simply reached that point where we'd like to expand the team to
include someone who has the time, the interest and the know-how to make
these songs sound as close to broadcast quality as we can muster, given the
means at our disposal. It would also help if the person enjoyed, and
possibly felt a kinship with, the songs themselves.
Naturally, this proposal isn't aimed at the veterans with big-name,
high-paying clients; simply because we realize that we can't afford you, and
wouldn't think of insulting you in any way. We can't even afford to upgrade
that amp & speakers mentioned above. :-/ This is more for those of you who,
like us, might be starting out and looking for a window to expose your
skills and craft through. Of course, Unfaith may not be U2, and the songs
may not be everyone's cup of tea, but assembling north of 4,000 people in
our little army without shows or radio airplay of any kind may not be
anything to sneeze at for some people, either.
Additionally, as a senior commercial graphic artist myself working with
world-class clients, I'd gladly trade services with anyone willing to help
us out with their expertise; which is why I insisted on handling the manhunt
myself.
My thanks to any of you curious enough to check us out, and my apologies to
everyone else for the wasted time. =)
PS If you may not fit the bill for this, but know someone who might, please
forward them this message on our behalf.
Regards,
Erik
RELATED LINKS...
Unfaith website (song playlist):
http://www.unfaith.net/
The Metallica vs Unfaith Controversy:
http://www.unfaith.net/pages/hoax/
My graphic portfolio:
http://www.erikashley.com/
How to contact us:
http://www.unfaith.net/pages/contact/
I front a cult internet recording project by the name of Unfaith. For those
of you who might have caught wind of it, we were behind last summer's
bizarre Metallica controversy which made headlines on CNN, MSNBC, Bang
Magazine, etc. We also just got the news that one of our songs won the
People's Choice category in the most recent ISC International Songwriting
Competition.
We've been trudging along for the better part of 3 years, with an online
catalog of songs (in 45-second preview snippets) that are continuously being
re-tooled. They're home-produced on your average PC, using Sonar 2.2 XL
software, and unquestionably bare-bone hardware (ATHM41HE mic, RNC
compressor, POD guitars).
We've gotten a lot of positive comments about the songs, as well as their
production; especially given the means involved. In fact, we are often cited
in articles and forums as an example of just what can be musically
accomplished with the average home computer.
Notwithstanding those comments, I am not blind to the fact that I am not a
sound engineer, and the songs could benefit a lot from expert hands and ears
who could process a final 24-bit stereo wav file in such a way so as to make
them sound 10 times better than they currently do. While the songs might
sound great on your average home computer, trying to play them in a club or
bar exposes in no subtle way their sonic weaknesses.
There is currently no compression to speak of on the final output, so the
sound is weak. Additionally, the amp and speakers used to mix the songs are
far from pro quality. That's why having someone come in and EQ/Maximize
these tracks properly at the 11th hour would make a world of difference.
We have been approached by two independant filmmakers about using our songs
in their upcoming productions. Additionally, we are considering the iTunes
model of selling our songs per download (though we have no delusions about
the number of downloads we'll be able to generate).
We've simply reached that point where we'd like to expand the team to
include someone who has the time, the interest and the know-how to make
these songs sound as close to broadcast quality as we can muster, given the
means at our disposal. It would also help if the person enjoyed, and
possibly felt a kinship with, the songs themselves.
Naturally, this proposal isn't aimed at the veterans with big-name,
high-paying clients; simply because we realize that we can't afford you, and
wouldn't think of insulting you in any way. We can't even afford to upgrade
that amp & speakers mentioned above. :-/ This is more for those of you who,
like us, might be starting out and looking for a window to expose your
skills and craft through. Of course, Unfaith may not be U2, and the songs
may not be everyone's cup of tea, but assembling north of 4,000 people in
our little army without shows or radio airplay of any kind may not be
anything to sneeze at for some people, either.
Additionally, as a senior commercial graphic artist myself working with
world-class clients, I'd gladly trade services with anyone willing to help
us out with their expertise; which is why I insisted on handling the manhunt
myself.
My thanks to any of you curious enough to check us out, and my apologies to
everyone else for the wasted time. =)
PS If you may not fit the bill for this, but know someone who might, please
forward them this message on our behalf.
Regards,
Erik
RELATED LINKS...
Unfaith website (song playlist):
http://www.unfaith.net/
The Metallica vs Unfaith Controversy:
http://www.unfaith.net/pages/hoax/
My graphic portfolio:
http://www.erikashley.com/
How to contact us:
http://www.unfaith.net/pages/contact/