110626: NVR-NDR performing with Stephanie Yanez at AX and AM2

I'm super excited to announce that I'll be performing as a special guest with Stephanie Yanez & Polo at the AX Tune In Tokyo event on July 2nd at 11:30 PM and at the AM2 anime & manga convention in Anaheim on July 3rd at 11:00 AM. Many events at AM2 are free and I highly encourage you to attend both shows if you can!

Hope to see you there!

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100808: Reflections on SLAYERS

Stormy winds blow through your hair

And reflecting in your eyes is a mirage

You decide now is the time to face once again

The life born in the rift between light and dark

Even if the very mirror reflecting the times cracks and shatters

You will still be alive, crying out for the love you ceaselessly seek

People continue to wander, holding on to ideas they can't give up on

Rather than look up at the walls that stand in your way,

Drive away those illusions and have faith you can knock them down

This is where it all starts, always

The wish that I misplaced in the repeating days

Even if I cover my eyes, I know the truth

Strength and weakness, kindness and scars,

I want to vanquish them out of my wavering heart

Unable to hide our loneliness in this painted townscape

We will still be alive,

We're seeking out the power to conquer tomorrow

You're pretending to be tough, I want to tie in your fragility and love it

The tracks of your tears and your unforgettable pain

Catch them, don't forget them, and so our tomorrow will change

Awaken your slumbering power

People continue to wander, holding on to ideas they can't give up on

Rather than look up at the wall that stand in your way,

Drive away those illusions, and have faith you can knock them down

This is where it all starts, always

I've seen some english translations of the lyrics that were a little more poetic, but this is the best I could find online. All the lyrics to the theme songs of Slayers are really deep, uplifting and reflect on the nature of life in a way that touches me. Every single theme song from that show is top-notch. Some would say the show is too silly or lacks depth, but I feel it was exactly the perfect amount of silliness and heart. I love how anime is so unashamed and doesn't worry about being cheesy at all. Plus the sound design is incredibly lush, and the pop song writing techniques are excellent. I aspire to this.

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100416 Variable Zero interview / Little Tokyo photoshoot with Marianne Williams

KtB & [tlr]

photo by Marianne Williams

Fantastic new interview up with musician/otaku/geek culture writer/blogger Michael Olivarez on his site Variable Zero. In depth interview, featuring all new pictures by the lovely and talented Marianne Willaims.

VARIABLE ZERO: SCENES FROM A NEVERENDING REVOLUTION

Check Katie Broad's Insidious Clothing blog soon for a upcoming post about making the Pizza Armor!

Currently working on a track called "Ancient Magic" and a epic remix of Johan Ess. I've also been doing production sound for a upcoming web series called "Why I Hate Bitsy Mallone".

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100404 The Illuminist interview and upcoming NVR-NDR projects!

Early sketch of NVR-NDR art by David Pursley.

As you can see, the art is looking great! David brought his friend Oscar Guzman on to color the artwork. Oscar has worked on a number of classic games as well, including Masters of Orion. Should be done soon! I can't wait.

So much going on! I am working on some NVR-NDR covers of anime and J-pop tunes for us to hopefully perform at the LA 2010 Anime Expo Battle of the Bands. We will be auditioning for that soon. Check out this new demo:

[tlr] - we will win (robotech cover) (100404) by [tlr]

NVR-NDR's trusty long distance guitar master, the Illuminist, will be interviewed live Saturday, April 10th @ 3:30 EST, 2:30 CST, on Chillin With Jeff and Kenny C. The show can be streamed online here. He will be talking about his upcoming album and working over the internet with NVR-NDR!

Meanwhile, the lovely Dj Ono-Sendai (Bjorn Littlefield-Palmer, a.k.a. KAWAIIETLY PLEASE) is preparing for the NVR-NDR show in Second Life, due for the end of May. Should be completely amazing.

I also started a new music download blog, where I am posting free and legal downloads of fantasy metal, happy hardcore, chiptune, and other music that sparks my interest. Follow with google or subscribe to the RSS feed for a steady supply of epic and magical tunes!

MAGICORE

Gameculture.com wrote this nice little blurb about NVR-NDR:


http://www.gameculture.com/2010/03/31/musician-offers-video-game-styled-album


Also, completely un-related to NVR-NDR, my girlfriend KtB and I had a lot of fun painting mannequins yesterday. ^_^





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Inspiration: Visual

Some of the stuff that inspires me.

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