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::DINNNGGGG:: Album done.

Post author By Drake Oranwood
Post date June 3, 2017
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#thelastbrick

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There’s a brick-breaking game called “Nervous Brickdown” whose final level was called “The Last Brick”. The very last brick you have to break in the whole game comes to life and duels you in a shoot-out for several screens before it finally succumbs and you win.

Right now, in theory, Arden of Icomb and Aneleda Falconbridge have in their possession the final mastered track for this album, and the complete album art for the cover, the liner notes, and the CD surface (respectively). At some point this evening, I should receive these files.

This is the last brick. Yes, there will be a bit of review tomorrow over the art, proofreading, listening and seeing if there’s any final tinkering to do with any of the mixes or the levels, but basically, IN THEORY, tonight a year of creative work and collaboration comes to its conclusion, and over the weekend we’ll be putting in the order for the first batch of CD’s to ship, so it will arrive in time for Southern Region War Camp next weekend.

I’m kind of vibrating right now. It’s a good nervous vibration. THISCLOSE.

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On stage dives

I’ve never seen a real stage dive. I’ve only seen them in the movies. It’s a ballsy test of the audience, and a literal leap of faith.

The closest thing I’ve ever done to that was this weekend, launching a pre-order for Sing for the East in hopes of funding the album up front. It feels like testing the love our friends have for our work, their willingness to give of themselves largely sight unseen, trusting our promise to deliver something they will enjoy.

Watching online as people have listened to the first two songs, and as people offer their support and pledge their faith in this project…

I feel as if I know now what it feels like when the audience catches and holds you safe and aloft. It was an amazing start to this phase of the project, and I’m deeply touched, humbled, and excited. Thank you.

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And “Sing for the East” pre-order is live…NOW.

Post author By Drake Oranwood
Post date May 13, 2017
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Pre-order Sing for the East here:

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“Sing for the East” update

Post author By Drake Oranwood
Post date May 11, 2017
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(As announced on Facebook in the East Kingdom group…)

For those who have been following the Sing for the East CD project, we have an update. The CD will be released on Saturday, June 10, and will be available for purchase at Southern Region War Camp.

We will be launching a preorder site this weekend, which will let you reserve copies (or request that they be shipped to your address, starting on the release day). Those who choose to pre-order (helping to offset our production costs) will also get an advance track or two from the album for immediate download (including a special extended track that won’t be on the final CD). Note that all profits from these sales will be donated to the EK Royal Travel Fund.

Many fine bards have given of their time and talents to bring some of the anthems of our kingdom to life for your enjoyment. We look forward to being able to share them with you in this new form.

In service,
The Sing for the East bards

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Studio Day: Choral Sing!

Yesterday, I had eight performers at my secret basement lair, Studio Oranwood, to record vocal tracks for Sing for the East. (From left: Mistress Dorigen of the Grey Gate, Drake, Mistress Judith Fitzhenry the Uncertain, Master Arden of Icomb, Mistress Linette de Gallardon, Lord Jayme Hume of Berwyk, Lord Martyn de Halliwell, Cedar-San Barefoot, and Mistress Sabine de Kerbriant.)

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Coming this summer: “Sing for the East”

Post author By Drake Oranwood
Post date March 28, 2017
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Coming this summer: A brand-new companion CD to the Sing for the East songbook (and the forthcoming Volume II)New productions of East Kingdom songs by East Kingdom bards:

Aife ingen Chonchobair in Derthaige – The Eastern Tyger Roars
Aneleda Falconbridge – Oriens Victoriosus (Here Comes the East)
Arden of Icomb – Regnum Orientalis
Dorigen of the Grey Gate – Welcome Home
Drake Oranwood – We Are the East
John Lyttleton – Eastrealm My Heart
Judith Fitzhenry – Ave Tigris Regia
Linette de Gallardon – Pennsic Farewell
Sabine de Kerbriant – Carmen Orientalis
Siobhan inghean ui Dhonnabhain – Light of the East

Featuring guest performances including Ken & Lisa Theriot, and the East’s own Duchess Caoilfionn…

(Cover illumination by Katrusha Skomorokh. Proceeds to go to the EK Royal Travel Fund. Pre-order details will be forthcoming.)

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Teasers #8 and 9

I feel behind on these, what with getting ready for the Laurels’ Prize Tourney yesterday (which I will post about a bit later). Let’s get caught up now.