The third release of 'now that they're here', entitled "Pacific Radio Fire" is about two-thirds completed. We are still looking for a new guitarist and not having any luck. The project will be on hold until this issue is resolved, however songwriter/producer Kevin Brislin is still adding new material to the project. So far, the CD will consist of a dozen new songs.
As part of an effort to separate genres, Brislin has also decided to take all of the recent techno/electronica/ambient compositions he has created and release them under a different name. These pieces will be released under the group name 'Deadwood Zen' and the CD entitled "Noises from signals coded differently." There are about eight different instrumentals at this point, which are constantly being redefined and enhanced.
The recording studio Banzai Tollbooth is close to being moved into a new building. While still a small space, it is dramatically larger than the current room used for all recording activities. Construction problems are still being addressed, but it is hoped that the studio will be open for business by October 2006. There have been some equipment changes; the studio utilizes the following at this time:
Apple G4 computer running ProTools LE with a Digi001 interface
Other software: Soundtrack, Peak LE. Live, Reason, Pluggo, and a host of software plug-ins and instruments.
Kawai K3m synthesizer
Alesis D4 drum module
Alesis Quadrasynth Plus Piano keyboard/synthesizer
Akai S-5000 sampler
Realistic MG-1 Moog Analog Synthesizer
Kat DK10 drum pads with fatKat floor pedal
Boss SE-50, Lexicon MPX-100, Lexicon Alex effects processors
Mackie 1202 12-channel mixer
Alesis Monitor One monitors driven by a Samson Servo 260 power amp
Samson C*que 8 headphone amp
Sennheiser HD414 headphones
Microphones: Oktava MK219 condenser, Superlux PRA-H7A condenser, Electro-Voice PL77B condenser
Various percussion instruments and odd noise toys
This space will be available for your recording projects soon. Contact Kevin Brislin via email with questions.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Movie - "So the wind won't blow it all away"
The unreleased movie "So the wind won't blow it all away", produced and directed by Kevin Brislin, was completed in April 2006 utilizing a core group of high school students as cast and crew. This was a monumental project taken on by classes that Brislin teaches at North Port High School in North Port, FL. The screenplay was written by a group of students in a Creative Writing II class, then massaged by Brislin and Asst. Director Stefanie Scott (a junior at the school during that time.) Ms. Scott was also given the roles of Director of Photography and Editor.
Filming was done using digital video cameras and edited using Macintosh G4 and G5 computers with Final Cut Pro software. Automatic dialog replacement was used for the first time at the school, which made the dialog much easier to work with since there was a lot of noise generated due to construction on the school at the time. The score for the film was a collaboration between Brislin, music instructor Owen Bradley, and students Tony Call and Jake Hatfield.
The film is to be entered into the 2007 Sarasota Film Festival student category. This film will not be released to the public at this time. A possible soundtrack may be released as part of a compilation of work from people associated with the school.
Filming was done using digital video cameras and edited using Macintosh G4 and G5 computers with Final Cut Pro software. Automatic dialog replacement was used for the first time at the school, which made the dialog much easier to work with since there was a lot of noise generated due to construction on the school at the time. The score for the film was a collaboration between Brislin, music instructor Owen Bradley, and students Tony Call and Jake Hatfield.
The film is to be entered into the 2007 Sarasota Film Festival student category. This film will not be released to the public at this time. A possible soundtrack may be released as part of a compilation of work from people associated with the school.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Release of "451"
The CD release of "451" by APG (Audio Production Group) is now available. This 4-part, 15-minute mini rock epic is based on the Ray Bradbury novel, "Fahrenheit 451". It was produced and written by myself and a core group of high school students as a project we have been working on for over a year. It was originally written as a live performance and debuted at the North Port Performing Arts Center in May, 2005. Two days after the performance, the entire piece was recorded live in one long session at the Production Studio at North Port High School.
The Audio Production Class at NPHS took on the task of cleaning up the recordings, added new vocals and bass tracks, then remixed and mastered the entire project.
The CD is available as a limited edition for $5.00 + $2 s/h. All orders must go to:
Kevin Brislin
North Port High School
6400 West Price Blvd.
North Port, FL 34286
The Audio Production Class at NPHS took on the task of cleaning up the recordings, added new vocals and bass tracks, then remixed and mastered the entire project.
The CD is available as a limited edition for $5.00 + $2 s/h. All orders must go to:
Kevin Brislin
North Port High School
6400 West Price Blvd.
North Port, FL 34286
Saturday, February 04, 2006
All the news that's fit to...print?
History
This is to be a series of news-related announcements about the multi-media company "deep kimchee", and all of the endeavors of its participants. deep kimchee was started in 1994 by producer/songwriter Kevin Brislin as a vehicle for his then one-man-group "now that they're here" with the release of the synth-rock CD entitled "unplanned with explosion." The second release was in 1995, which was a cassette release of guided imagery/relaxation exercises, entitled "Calm and Healing", from noted therapist Dr. Cor Mulhern, D.S.M. This project was produced by Brislin. Sales of both projects went very well; "unplanned..." saw modest sales that spanned six countries while "Calm..." was hugely successful.
In 2002, the sophomore effort from ntth, "Auschwitz Bound" was released. Joined by guitarist Fred Nowicki, the nature of the music of ntth became more focused and more rock-oriented. While commercially the CD did not fair as well as "unplanned...", critically it is the favored release of listeners.
Availability of Releases
Both CD's are available from cdbaby.com for $10 each, along with being available on a per-song basis from iTunes, Rhapsody, towerrecords.com, walmart.com and about 35 other Internet-based music sights. It should be noted that both CD's are a limited release and when supplies dwindle, they will not be re-released in their current incarnation. No plans at this time are being made to re-record these projects, however it has been suggested that "unplanned..." could be re-recorded. Time will tell.
Dr. Mulhern's "Calm and Healing" is only available directly from deep kimchee. Please see the website start.earthlink.net/~dkimchee for ordering information.
Current Projects
deep kimchee is attempting to expand into new areas for 2006 and start exploring other media. In keeping with music, the third and fourth releases from "now that they're here" are being worked on simultaneously. "Pacific Radio Fire" and an as-yet-untitled electronica/techno set are due for release this year if all goes well. Sadly, the departure of Fred Nowicki has left a hole that ntth has not been able to fill, which has delayed the releases. FYI, this was an amicable split caused by time pressures from other priorities, not creative differences.
A second release from Dr. Mulhern, one that addresses chemotherapy and well-being during cancer treatments, has been completed. However, due to serious time constraints on Dr. Mulhern's part, that release has been delayed until she feels she can support the release in a proper manner. Currently, she is working on a series of lectures and possibly a book, but none of that work will be affiliated with deep kimchee.
In the past two years, Brislin has been working with a group of musicians to create the short rock opera "451", which is based on Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451", a seriously fantastic book about a future that makes reading and owning books a crime. This set of five songs was written and produced in 2005 as a live performance with a multimedia background. Performed in May 2005 at the North Port Performing Arts Center in North Port, FL, the one-time performance of the five songs was a hit. There are two elements of this performance that are under consideration for release. A free, online release of the actual performance is being considered, plus a studio version of the music is now being finalized and mastered for commercial release on deep kimchee. Once negotiations for this are completed, this site will make any necessary announcements.
In other areas, there are at least two short video projects (aside from "451") that are being considered under the production moniker "PocketChange Productions." Details of those projects will have to be minimal for now, but will be released as soon as possible. There is also the possibility that the abstract artwork of Kevin Brislin will be available for auction bids on eBay in the coming months. This is still in consideration at this time, so don't look for anything just yet.
Conclusions
It is a highly creative time for deep kimchee and all involved. We are excited by the new projects and excited to see renewed interest in older projects. This site will be updated with any and all developments of the projects. Thanks for reading!!
This is to be a series of news-related announcements about the multi-media company "deep kimchee", and all of the endeavors of its participants. deep kimchee was started in 1994 by producer/songwriter Kevin Brislin as a vehicle for his then one-man-group "now that they're here" with the release of the synth-rock CD entitled "unplanned with explosion." The second release was in 1995, which was a cassette release of guided imagery/relaxation exercises, entitled "Calm and Healing", from noted therapist Dr. Cor Mulhern, D.S.M. This project was produced by Brislin. Sales of both projects went very well; "unplanned..." saw modest sales that spanned six countries while "Calm..." was hugely successful.
In 2002, the sophomore effort from ntth, "Auschwitz Bound" was released. Joined by guitarist Fred Nowicki, the nature of the music of ntth became more focused and more rock-oriented. While commercially the CD did not fair as well as "unplanned...", critically it is the favored release of listeners.
Availability of Releases
Both CD's are available from cdbaby.com for $10 each, along with being available on a per-song basis from iTunes, Rhapsody, towerrecords.com, walmart.com and about 35 other Internet-based music sights. It should be noted that both CD's are a limited release and when supplies dwindle, they will not be re-released in their current incarnation. No plans at this time are being made to re-record these projects, however it has been suggested that "unplanned..." could be re-recorded. Time will tell.
Dr. Mulhern's "Calm and Healing" is only available directly from deep kimchee. Please see the website start.earthlink.net/~dkimchee for ordering information.
Current Projects
deep kimchee is attempting to expand into new areas for 2006 and start exploring other media. In keeping with music, the third and fourth releases from "now that they're here" are being worked on simultaneously. "Pacific Radio Fire" and an as-yet-untitled electronica/techno set are due for release this year if all goes well. Sadly, the departure of Fred Nowicki has left a hole that ntth has not been able to fill, which has delayed the releases. FYI, this was an amicable split caused by time pressures from other priorities, not creative differences.
A second release from Dr. Mulhern, one that addresses chemotherapy and well-being during cancer treatments, has been completed. However, due to serious time constraints on Dr. Mulhern's part, that release has been delayed until she feels she can support the release in a proper manner. Currently, she is working on a series of lectures and possibly a book, but none of that work will be affiliated with deep kimchee.
In the past two years, Brislin has been working with a group of musicians to create the short rock opera "451", which is based on Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451", a seriously fantastic book about a future that makes reading and owning books a crime. This set of five songs was written and produced in 2005 as a live performance with a multimedia background. Performed in May 2005 at the North Port Performing Arts Center in North Port, FL, the one-time performance of the five songs was a hit. There are two elements of this performance that are under consideration for release. A free, online release of the actual performance is being considered, plus a studio version of the music is now being finalized and mastered for commercial release on deep kimchee. Once negotiations for this are completed, this site will make any necessary announcements.
In other areas, there are at least two short video projects (aside from "451") that are being considered under the production moniker "PocketChange Productions." Details of those projects will have to be minimal for now, but will be released as soon as possible. There is also the possibility that the abstract artwork of Kevin Brislin will be available for auction bids on eBay in the coming months. This is still in consideration at this time, so don't look for anything just yet.
Conclusions
It is a highly creative time for deep kimchee and all involved. We are excited by the new projects and excited to see renewed interest in older projects. This site will be updated with any and all developments of the projects. Thanks for reading!!
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