The band is back in the studio writing and recording for their follow-up to 2007’s “From Stagger To Wind” and their 3rd studio release in a decade.
The album calls on the production talents of guitarist, Travis Tingley and a host of new and old collaborators, including Ambient artist Bill Olen from “Resonant Drift” and singer, songwriter Romulo Costa formally of “Brilliant Absence.”
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what is the voice of an artist? what is the voice of 24E? This is the question that fills my thoughts this day and as I contemplate the posibility of answers, I realize that the obvious is not so ….. well ….. obvious. So … … is it the songwriters lyric? … is it the music? … is it the collective message of an album? … is it live? … is it the connection offered and accepted? How can it not be all of these things or how is it any of these things? So here is where i land, if you’re honest in who and what you present, this is your voice. If you are not, then this too is your voice … so be real and honest. cblime The new voice of 24E in the album, “Monks, Monsters and the Suffering” coming soon!
Friends, fans and loyal listeners,
2009 had it’s ups and downs. We as individuals and as a band had some life changing moments of courage and clarity.
Our lead guitarist, fellow song writer and producer delivered his best work, as he and wife Emily, welcomed their 1st child Daisy.
The Energy, searched his heart and mind for what is really needed for a man and his family to live and made some material changes towards a new existance and landed just fine.
The Proffessor continued to tear away a mask that he had kept at the door for years. Beneath it he found an equal amount of pain and relief that will follow him in to the new decade. But the mask is gone and he moves on the more real.
As for me, I bounced between love and dissappointment and a greater understanding of human behaviour. I found that darkness is not that unnatural and the judgement of man can be dealt with much easier when you realize that.
These things and a few others have brought distractions that have had 24E working on our new cd, “Monks, Monsters and the Suffering” all year
long.
We are all better for it and although the release has had some delays the album will be better for it as well.
This has also kept us from our passion for playing live, so in 2010 we promise you will see more of that. Maybe in some unique ways and places but whether it be acoustic, electric, loud or intimate we will bring our expression to you.
We continue to wonder what 24E will mean to the history and future of music. We don’t know how
far our music will reach and who will hear it. But
what we do know is that we will keep making it
and no matter what other musical ventures we enter in to, 24E will ALWAYS make albums
together … always!
Love and respect and Gods love to all,
cblime in reality
Episode 1 - ”MUSIC, MIDGETS and the MAGICIAN”
coming soon
starring:
* cBL1ME as himself
* sTEVE aDLER as the Energy
* tRAVIS tINGLEY as the Sound
* sCOTT pIPHER as Brockback Beeker
* rOMULO cOSTA as Brazilia
* aLLWYN kELLY as Flashster than DeLa Hoya
* gARRET nEWMAN as Kickin’ Pigeons
* bILL oLEIN as EnOlein the Drifter
and tHOM hOFFENKAMP as Dr. Love
Brockback Beeker
We dedicate this long awaited, new installment of the Drummers Digest to a fan from Colorado, Loreca, who is dying of cancer. It was our blessing to be able to share with her songs from our upcoming release as she seeks peace and comfort in her time left.
We appreciate all the e-mails and messages sent to us expressing your excitement for the new stuff and the release of our new c.d., “Monks, Monsters and the Suffering”. We wait in anticipation a new musical connection between us.
luvatya,
cblime
Silver Car
I can’t believe I drove so far
But I believe you stole my heart
Take my hand I’ll turn around
That’s ok don’t make a sound
I think I understand you
And you’re acting so amazed
But It was me that needed to find you
In this crazy way
You keep a heart protected
Yeah, I can do the same
But I was yours before I knew your name
Completely yours before I knew your name
I can’t believe I drove so far
But I believe you stole my heart
Take my hand I’ll turn around
That’s ok, don’t make a sound
Describe this whole obsession
Laughing if you dare
Another deep confession
Life is so unfair
I can’t believe I drove so far
But I believe you stole my heart
Take my hand I’ll turn around
That’s ok, don’t make a sound
Driving in this silver car
I believe you stole my heart
Hand in hand I’ll turn around
This silence is the perfect sound…
Bryan Auer 24E
Hello friends and fans,
As our new singles, videos and c.d. approaches their release dates, we are going to start posting some video blog interviews and fun snippets with info for ya’ll.
We will post them here, as well as MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube.
If you have any questions you would like to ask about the new songs, the bands future etc. etc., then please post them here and we will be sure to get them answered.
Here is the track listing for the upcoming c.d.“MONKS, MONSTERS and the SUFFERING”
1. Troubled Sky
2. Always in My Head
3. Finding the Orange
4. Destroy Me
5. I’d Rather be a Queen than an Angel
6. The Museum
7. Don’t Say Goodnight
8. Love Is Real
9. While You Were Dreamin pt 2
10. Staring Back at Me
11. He Said Love
cblime
Travis
Bryan
Steve
… or maybe the second greatest event or maybe just a tribute to that event!?#$? (AKA – THE GAS STATION ALTERCATION)
Anyways, here it is as told by ‘The Professor’, BRYAN AUER.
I was driving home from the great city of San Diego yesterday afternoon and I noticed I was in need of some gas.
As I pulled in and got out of my car, I heard the sounds of two men shouting and more sounds of people cheering and ranting.
I peaked around the gas tank and add posters and noticed that a small crowd had gathered. What were they looking at?
As my eyes focused in, I saw it. Just beyond the crowd I saw one man being hit repeatedly in the face by another man. The second man was still just out of my sight, but I could see that the first man was bloody and clearly losing this gas station altercation.
The small crowd cheered as the fight continued, yelling their approval. I thought to myself, how can this be happening? Why the thirst for more when it had clearly been too much already?
So as I drew closer and saw more of the picture, something came over me and suddenly I found myself bear hugging the puncher from behind. He tried to break free but I was overpowering him and he was clearly immobilized.
After a few seconds of struggle, I looked up and noticed the first man with a look in his eye. He wanted to hit this man who had been beating him, while I was holding him! Oh I don’t think so!
As the man came near, I powered the man I was holding to one side and kicked the other back a few steps. He came at us again and so I let my foot fly, but this time I connected with him right square between the legs.
He fell to all fours and began to breath heavy. Now he was beaten AND ball bashed. What a suck day!
It was at this time that I stood between them and began to lecture them about their behavior. The crowd went silent.
I told them that their behavior was ridiculous. I told them it was over and there was no way I would let this continue. This was ridiculous, lawless and immature.
Then with a few final words I said … gentlemen, this is unnacceptable and immature for 17 year old kids, so it is certainly unnacceptable for 85 year old men. Now get in your cars and return to your retirement homes … this is over.
YES, that’s right, 85 year old men fighting in public.
And to continue the strange … now the same crowd that cheered the fight on and did not help break it up, even when I began to, were now clapping for me. Yes, a round of applause. What?
TRUE STORY 7-30-09
Bryan Auer
‘24E drummer’, ‘Professor’, ’Boyscout’, ‘Old Folk Hero’.
btw – keep your eyes open, afterall this was a gas station and you never know what can end up on utube.
We are the top artist at MTV Soundtrack. http://mtvsoundtrack.com/
Thanks to all our friends and fans who made it possible for us to get to #1
We have been getting some good press on it. Check it out!
http://news.reriani.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=9072
http://www.prlog.org/10237513-24e-is-now-the-1-on-mtv-soundtrack.html
http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1242407764.html
http://shipwreckislandstudios.com/
http://emusicwire.org/10237513/24e-is-now-the-1-on-mtv-soundtrack.html
Luvatya all,
24E
Friends,
We have been spending so much time in the studio recording our new album that the itch to play live and re-connect with our friends and fans has grown.
So when our friends THE ADAM WATTS BAND invited us to play a show with them in Orange County CA, we said YEA!
If you get the chance, come and join us for 24E live and also get introduced to a phenominal group of guys and musicians in THE ADAM WATTS BAND, Adam, Jules, Nic and Matt.
He’s back ….
Last week we had scheduled to record the bottom. By that I mean the low end of a track that rumbles and riots the song in your soul. The part that makes you literally feel the song in your floor and fillings. Of course I am talking about the bass guitar.
So Travis, Bryan and I arrive at the studio only to discover that Steve was nowhere to be found. Some calls went out and he was found washed up on the shores of Carlsbad CA. So let me explain …
… our beloved Steve is the reason why we must take a motorcycle whenever we go on tour or out of town. For we know that there is 50/50 chance at best, that when it is time to be somewhere and get moving, Steve will be missing. So we leave messages, drop the bike and hope he catches up in time. HE HAS NEVER MISSED A GIG YET!
So anyways, Steve had forgotten to inform us that he was taking his family to the beach. Not for the afternoon, not for the day, but for the week! Well we of course made due, crushing out the drums, keys and acoustic guitars to “Troubled Sky”. And last night, along with some great sounds from ‘the sound’, the rumble and the riot made it complete.
You can see a few new Studio Pics in our Photo Album ‘tHE aRT oF mAKING mUSIC
YOUR POST:
Once again, every blog we will solicit feedback on the going ons of the band, the studio, the music and the process. We will simply call it YOUR POST.
This week we are asking that you post in response to this blog …
… What item of inspiration should we add to the studio space?
until next time … luvatya,
cblime