Well, that was fun. I realised I haven't posted a blog since 2015 in here. Oops. Where did the time go. A lot has happened since then. Lot of things have changed. In the span of 10 years, it is interesting the turn of events seem so drastic when looking back. So, I'm not going to talk about that.
It's 2025 and I've had to make some life changes for good. Last year all my bad habits finally caught up with me on Nov.2, 2024. My partying, drinking, smoking and other unhealthy habits, my body had enough. Lots of things changed on that day. Oddly enough, I was back in the recording studio laying down a new single with the ambition to do more than just one song. Unfortunately, my health decided to put a stop to that until I get better. I was able to release the single before Christmas and so far, on its own, it's doing okay. I have more that I like to record but first things first. Get well. Maybe this is how Ozzy felt but for I a much smaller scale. Heh. I value my private life and to be fair, I haven't recorded in 9 years since my last recording. I will post more when there is more to tell. That is all for now. I feel like the Aliens were done with me and then just dropped me on the highway.
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BEEN HERE SO MANY TIMES BEFORE. I SUPPOSE I'M TRYING TO BEAT EDISONS RECORD WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC. BESIDES, LIFES HARD WHEN YOU TRY TO PUT YOUR TUNES TOGETHER. SO, HERE I GO, AGAIN. BACK TO THE BEGINNING. FRESH SHEET OF PAPER A PEN, CASSETTE RECORDER AND A GUITAR. LEAST I'LL HAVE A LOT ON MY MIND TO WRITE ABOUT. THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT STILL LISTEN TO MY MUSIC AND WATCH MY VIDEOS. I'M GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ATTENTION. ALL i CAN SAY IS THAT NEXT TIME AROUND i HOPE TO MAKE A BETTER EP. THATS ALL FOR NOW. SEE YOU ON STAGE...SOMEDAY. SHOK
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My tunes aren't groovin anymore. Time to start writing new material and a fresh approach. I'm going to take a year to build up a new production so that I can devote a years time and invest in a new project. I will treat Dangerous as a single release, keep my word and do the video. After that I need to start focusing on new projects. Thank you everyone whose bought and listened to my music, watched my music video and contributed to my career in music. I promise, I'll be back. That's all for now. Big shout out to all my musician friends out there, FREEWAY MAD, BLACK EMERALD, MOLASS OF MOLASSAS, CONFESSIONS OF A TRAITOR, SWORN AMONGST, ZANGRYUS AND MOONKINGS! CHECK THESE GUYS OUT AND AS ALWAYS, SEE YOU ON STAGE.
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Yes. I'm still alive and kicking. It may appear that I've been in a dormant state but I have been dealing with personal health and affairs. Those of you that are new to me and have been listening to my music lately. I'm grateful and thankful. Some of you have purchased some of my releases and I'm grateful for that as well. I still have more to record and correct as you all should know that all of the music that has been listed on reverbnation is at a demo level. In such a sense they are more like guidetracks or unfinished coloring books. :) Need to get more crayons. To those that have watched and/or support me with the help of Fundrazor to make my music video. I am honored. So, lots to be happening soon as I get my butt back into the recording studio. I have some plans to do things at Silver Street Studios again and thus will take advantage of that time to finish the 4 songs I promised to lay down. This will finish the long awaited album I wanted to achieve. Makes me have 2nd thought of trying to land a record deal. heh. That's all for now. I'll chat again soon. ~Shok
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. All is left to do is trying to find a manufacturer and distributor that's not going to rip me off. There will be limited special editions that will be physically made for the ones that contributed the most to this music video. My special thanks to them for their investment in my career and along with the accredation of what they helped me make. The rest will most likely go to mass media and a company that can both spin audio and video at the same time. I'm feel like red riding hood going into the woods with an M416.
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I figured I owed a blog since I haven't put one on in a while. In the course of events, I am juggling my time with rehearsing my songs, keeping up with my health, staying on the scene with Heavy Metal in my area and in the midst of all that I'm in the middle of getting a music video cut. My journey is almost complete on that project. It's now down to cut and editing. Then post production on the single. (So what happened between October thru February on the Music Video?) There were several factors that pushed us back from getting the music video done. The most prominent issue was I lost my lead actress for the role in the music video. Due to her education and acting commitments, Hollywood needed her more than I did. The other reasons were simple. It was getting too close to the holidays and nobody was going to be able to make any scheduled commitments. The director of the music video and I agreed that it was better to postpone the date and get another actress instead of trying to rush the date late last year. I guess I was having a George Miller moment. So, I been a bit busy and had to hold back on my never ending saga of trying to get my album done. I'll be back in the studio soon. I have to collect some money or go back to work or get a gig or something before I can step back into the studio. Tic tock tick tock, Money, money money, money. Hopefully I'll be in better spirits once things get finished. Maybe take a breather.
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Welp. It's official. I have Laryngitis. I apologize for any upcoming activities that I planned on participating. If you were expecting to see me perform at The Walkabout, The Royal Albion or even The Global Cafe. I won't be able to make them dates due to my illness. I apologize for this. So, in the meantime. While I stock up on Chicken Soup, Orange Juice and Drugs. Feel free to spin my tracks. Sorry, Umair. I know we were suppose to record. I'll keep you posted on my health. ~Shok
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http://danieljbrant.wordpress.com/2013/10/20/shooting-bless-of-an-angel-part-1/
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A BIG THANK YOU!!! To those that have bought my music through ReverbNation. It's an odd way to do it, I agree but you are getting the demo's and (some) masters right before they go to distribution i.e. post production (cover art and credits) and then finally album release or I find a record deal to take me on. I almost got suckered into SongCast. Musicians, be careful out there and read the fine print. In the words of Mr. T. "There are parasites and leeches out there that can actually hurt you." I'm finding out the hard way. ReverbNation here will treat you right. Also, I'm making some progress with the Bless of an Angel Music Fund Project. Donations are coming in and it seems we got enough to get the ball rolling so to speak. The goal is to get to 10,000. As I say again, proudly, the proceeds that generate from this video, that YOU helped make, will go to the Love, Hope & Strength Foundation. Check them out, their legit. They actually use the funds for the causes that need the support. Stem cell research, bone marrow transplant and certain needs to help cancer fighters live. Contrary to the other charity organizations that say one thing and do another. If I knew the project would lead to that, then many of you know I wouldn't be doing this. Everyone that knows me, knows that I'm doing this for someone else.
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I'm on a mission now to get this video going. I need to get funding to start this project and I'm going to need a little help. Some have said to use Kickstarter, others have said to do it independently via PayPal, sort of like the way Sungbong Choi did his. I'm no expert at this and I need all the help I can get. I believe that this project isn't just about me and that is the only reason why I'm talking to you all about this. Help me make this video. Your support will make an impact and a difference in other peoples lives. Thanks for listening. ~Shok
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Abducted by Aliens
Well, that was fun. I realised I haven't posted a blog since 2015 in here. Oops. Where did the time go. A lot has happened since then. Lot of things have changed. In the span of 10 years, it is interesting the turn of events seem so drastic when looking back. So, I'm not going to talk about that. It's 2025 and I've had to make some life changes for good. Last year all my bad habits finally caught up with me on Nov.2, 2024. My partying, drinking, smoking and other unhealthy habits, my body had enough. Lots of things changed on that day. Oddly enough, I was back in the recording studio laying down a new single with the ambition to do more than just one song. Unfortunately, my health decided to put a stop to that until I get better. I was able to release the single before Christmas and so far, on its own, it's doing okay. I have more that I like to record but first things first. Get well. Maybe this is how Ozzy felt but for I a much smaller scale. Heh. I value my private life and to be fair, I haven't recorded in 9 years since my last recording. I will post more when there is more to tell. That is all for now. I feel like the Aliens were done with me and then just dropped me on the highway.
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STARTING OVER
BEEN HERE SO MANY TIMES BEFORE. I SUPPOSE I'M TRYING TO BEAT EDISONS RECORD WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC. BESIDES, LIFES HARD WHEN YOU TRY TO PUT YOUR TUNES TOGETHER. SO, HERE I GO, AGAIN. BACK TO THE BEGINNING. FRESH SHEET OF PAPER A PEN, CASSETTE RECORDER AND A GUITAR. LEAST I'LL HAVE A LOT ON MY MIND TO WRITE ABOUT. THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT STILL LISTEN TO MY MUSIC AND WATCH MY VIDEOS. I'M GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ATTENTION. ALL i CAN SAY IS THAT NEXT TIME AROUND i HOPE TO MAKE A BETTER EP. THATS ALL FOR NOW. SEE YOU ON STAGE...SOMEDAY. SHOK
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Still Alive
My tunes aren't groovin anymore. Time to start writing new material and a fresh approach. I'm going to take a year to build up a new production so that I can devote a years time and invest in a new project. I will treat Dangerous as a single release, keep my word and do the video. After that I need to start focusing on new projects. Thank you everyone whose bought and listened to my music, watched my music video and contributed to my career in music. I promise, I'll be back. That's all for now. Big shout out to all my musician friends out there, FREEWAY MAD, BLACK EMERALD, MOLASS OF MOLASSAS, CONFESSIONS OF A TRAITOR, SWORN AMONGST, ZANGRYUS AND MOONKINGS! CHECK THESE GUYS OUT AND AS ALWAYS, SEE YOU ON STAGE.
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Checking In
Yes. I'm still alive and kicking. It may appear that I've been in a dormant state but I have been dealing with personal health and affairs. Those of you that are new to me and have been listening to my music lately. I'm grateful and thankful. Some of you have purchased some of my releases and I'm grateful for that as well. I still have more to record and correct as you all should know that all of the music that has been listed on reverbnation is at a demo level. In such a sense they are more like guidetracks or unfinished coloring books. :) Need to get more crayons. To those that have watched and/or support me with the help of Fundrazor to make my music video. I am honored. So, lots to be happening soon as I get my butt back into the recording studio. I have some plans to do things at Silver Street Studios again and thus will take advantage of that time to finish the 4 songs I promised to lay down. This will finish the long awaited album I wanted to achieve. Makes me have 2nd thought of trying to land a record deal. heh. That's all for now. I'll chat again soon. ~Shok
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MUSIC VIDEO DONE!
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. All is left to do is trying to find a manufacturer and distributor that's not going to rip me off. There will be limited special editions that will be physically made for the ones that contributed the most to this music video. My special thanks to them for their investment in my career and along with the accredation of what they helped me make. The rest will most likely go to mass media and a company that can both spin audio and video at the same time. I'm feel like red riding hood going into the woods with an M416.
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SITREP
I figured I owed a blog since I haven't put one on in a while. In the course of events, I am juggling my time with rehearsing my songs, keeping up with my health, staying on the scene with Heavy Metal in my area and in the midst of all that I'm in the middle of getting a music video cut. My journey is almost complete on that project. It's now down to cut and editing. Then post production on the single. (So what happened between October thru February on the Music Video?) There were several factors that pushed us back from getting the music video done. The most prominent issue was I lost my lead actress for the role in the music video. Due to her education and acting commitments, Hollywood needed her more than I did. The other reasons were simple. It was getting too close to the holidays and nobody was going to be able to make any scheduled commitments. The director of the music video and I agreed that it was better to postpone the date and get another actress instead of trying to rush the date late last year. I guess I was having a George Miller moment. So, I been a bit busy and had to hold back on my never ending saga of trying to get my album done. I'll be back in the studio soon. I have to collect some money or go back to work or get a gig or something before I can step back into the studio. Tic tock tick tock, Money, money money, money. Hopefully I'll be in better spirits once things get finished. Maybe take a breather.
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Laryngitis
Welp. It's official. I have Laryngitis. I apologize for any upcoming activities that I planned on participating. If you were expecting to see me perform at The Walkabout, The Royal Albion or even The Global Cafe. I won't be able to make them dates due to my illness. I apologize for this. So, in the meantime. While I stock up on Chicken Soup, Orange Juice and Drugs. Feel free to spin my tracks. Sorry, Umair. I know we were suppose to record. I'll keep you posted on my health. ~Shok
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SHOOTING MUSIC VIDEO
http://danieljbrant.wordpress.com/2013/10/20/shooting-bless-of-an-angel-part-1/
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Buying My Music
A BIG THANK YOU!!! To those that have bought my music through ReverbNation. It's an odd way to do it, I agree but you are getting the demo's and (some) masters right before they go to distribution i.e. post production (cover art and credits) and then finally album release or I find a record deal to take me on. I almost got suckered into SongCast. Musicians, be careful out there and read the fine print. In the words of Mr. T. "There are parasites and leeches out there that can actually hurt you." I'm finding out the hard way. ReverbNation here will treat you right. Also, I'm making some progress with the Bless of an Angel Music Fund Project. Donations are coming in and it seems we got enough to get the ball rolling so to speak. The goal is to get to 10,000. As I say again, proudly, the proceeds that generate from this video, that YOU helped make, will go to the Love, Hope & Strength Foundation. Check them out, their legit. They actually use the funds for the causes that need the support. Stem cell research, bone marrow transplant and certain needs to help cancer fighters live. Contrary to the other charity organizations that say one thing and do another. If I knew the project would lead to that, then many of you know I wouldn't be doing this. Everyone that knows me, knows that I'm doing this for someone else.
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Bless of an Angel video
I'm on a mission now to get this video going. I need to get funding to start this project and I'm going to need a little help. Some have said to use Kickstarter, others have said to do it independently via PayPal, sort of like the way Sungbong Choi did his. I'm no expert at this and I need all the help I can get. I believe that this project isn't just about me and that is the only reason why I'm talking to you all about this. Help me make this video. Your support will make an impact and a difference in other peoples lives. Thanks for listening. ~Shok
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