MySpace
myspace music


The Unquiet Void



Last Updated: 7/2/2009

Send Message
Instant Message
Email to a Friend
Subscribe

Status: Single
City: The Shadow-Haunted Outside
State: Virginia
Country: US
Signup Date: 4/11/2005

Who Gives Kudos:



My Subscriptions
Saturday, January 17, 2009 

Current mood:  relaxed
As most of you may or may not know there is a bit of a change to this myspace site. I have opted a more subtle theme from the more ominous Lovecraftian one. The fact of the matter is that I'm in a place of great transition in my life. I am making the conscious decision to enjoy my life rather to constantly be lost within a barrage of dark thoughts and feelings. Whilst that had its place in my life I feel there has to be something more. So I'm toning it down for a bit and exploring other avenues of my life, my feelings and my psyche.

I don't think people really understand how badly "The Shadow-Haunted Outside" kicked my ass. There's nothing even remotely human or pleasant about that work. Now I fully acknowledge that is exactly what it needed to be but it took its toll. You see, much like method actors who submerse themselves in a role to evoke certain behaviors and characteristics... I'm a method composer. I existed in the frame of mind, for several years, to actually believe in Lovecraft's warnings, his darkness and I can't even describe what that was like. The best I can offer you is to listen to those two CD's. It was really rough on me and I don't have the heart to revisit it in that way again. I have NO musical equipment at this time so realistically, between those two components, a third trilogy album seems just about impossible right now.

Now this doesn't mean it won't happen but it sure as hell isn't happening now and possibly not even soon. I'll have to see how things go. But what stops me from getting out there and doing a third Lovecraft disc is the fact that I can't put myself into it the way I would need to in order to make a worthy third installment. That has to come out of some form of grief or trauma and I'm just not willing to subject myself to that kind of exposure at this time. I've a had a really rough time and I need some air. So I'll keep you posted on this, nothing is written in stone either yay or nay. I'll keep that open because there's more exploring to do in that universe. I think I need to find a new perspective and a new way to explore.

    There are other things I would like to do as well such as a re-issue of "Scorpio" which is my first album. My best friend Bryce and I were discussing this just last night and he used a term which sparked in me a new willingness to experiment and even return to creating music. Mind you Bryce and I are now great friends but we were in contact back in the 90's when I'd send him cassette tapes of mixes I'd done of my early work. He said he loves Scorpio because it's "old school Unquiet Void" - it really touched me that someone said that and that it came from such a dear friend. I also want to mix, master and release the early catalog that hasn't been released yet including the track "This Lost Soul" - the truly ethereal and delicate yet emotionally tumultuous This Mortal Coil=esque side of what I do.

   Then there's the "Closet Space" and "Montauk Unveiled" soundtracks which have been finished for a couple of years now. I'll be honest with you, if it weren't for the fact that my friend and studio hero Bryin Dall helped me with the Montauk CD I probably wouldn't even have it released... who knows what's going on with that film. It's been more of a headache for me than anything else... possibly for Bryin too. But it will see the light of day at some point because I think it's really strong work and I'm proud of it. I may have to release it myself and if that's the case it'll be a website exclusive thing. I'm going to be revamping the Unquiet Void website pretty soon too.

    So anyhow... things are looking up, certainly more positive. I'll have another Lovecraftian track up soon for folks to hear. I promise you that. I'm also still waiting to score that film Inner Demons which I am still quite excited about. All in due time, all in due time.

    But I want you all to know, those of you who care, you will never know how much I appreciate your support! You will simply never know - Thank You!
Chandra

 
"I am making the conscious decision to enjoy my life rather to constantly be lost within a barrage of dark thoughts and feelings.
" Good!!You got a number of young ones, making this attitude appropriate :)Happy 2009, Jason*hugs*
 
Posted by Chandra on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 6:54 PM
[Reply to this
The Unquiet Void

 
Thanks Chandra! *hugs* back!
 
Posted by The Unquiet Void on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 10:39 PM
[Reply to this
Ken

 
Did you ever think about writing songs themed from some of Lovecraft's lighter work? "The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath" and "The High House in the Mist" are two examples that come to mind. Those stories have their dark elements, but are ultimately positive in a strange kind of way.


I'm really excited about a collection of the unreleased songs.
Just make sure that "Chrysalis" and "This Heaven Breathes" make it's way onto that disc!
 
Posted by Ken on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 10:38 PM
[Reply to this
The Unquiet Void

 
"Chrysalis" would have to be licensed from Middle Pillar having been released on the BUTOH compilation. That's not an impossible feat. I have been wanting to give a clean mix and mastering to that track for some time so folks can really hear what's going on in it. I can't guarantee anything at this time but that is definitely something I would push for.


"This Heaven Breathes" will definitely appear on such a release in its original version which I think is much better than the remix. What I mean by that is that there are layers to it that don't come through as clean due to effects that were used to remix.
I have the DAT master for that track so it will be done!

I'm really thinking of a double disc release or two subsequent releases. But lets face it, after all of the hard work I've already put into those songs and all of the hard work that will go into mastering them... I think I owe myself a nice limited double disc.
We'll see! ;)
 
Posted by The Unquiet Void on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 10:45 PM
[Reply to this
Sherberty Starblood

 
THIS IS NOT AN EXIT. There's nothing I love better than to hear you express yourself with renewed energy and a willingness to create music! The Shadow-Haunted Outside takes it's toll on all who listen to it, that's it's purpose, to flood and overwhelm your waking mind and dreams with Lovecraft's darkest visions.


Yes... maybe it's time to express another part of yourself. Something more personal - without all the sea water and other lack of oxygen from dissonant reaches of outer space seeping in.


Maybe it's time to breath a little.
Still with liquid and skies, but just not choking so much!

B
 
Posted by Sherberty Starblood on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 4:15 AM
[Reply to this