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2010-04-22T17:11:00.001+09:30

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Losing my head

2010-04-11T23:17:00.002+09:30

Losing my head ... anyone you hold dear can hold/let you ... to ransom ... down ... responsible ... go

Paperweight

2010-04-11T23:14:00.001+09:30

Paperweight ... a sandbag a drawbridge a lighthouse

Small Mercies

2010-04-11T23:13:00.000+09:30

Small Mercies ... with trumpet - h&c style

Spineless

2010-04-11T23:12:00.000+09:30

Spineless ... how do I know what you tell others about me?

Blossom

2010-04-11T23:10:00.001+09:30

Blossom ... you're fighting things that you or I can't see

A Question Never Shared

2010-04-11T23:07:00.000+09:30

A Question Never Shared ... something I never said

Holding Pattern

2010-04-11T23:05:00.000+09:30

Holding Pattern ... they got into a rut

Certain Visitors

2010-04-11T23:03:00.002+09:30

Certain Visitors ... sometimes you need a shoulder, sometimes your shoulder's needed

Oh Darling

2010-04-11T23:00:00.002+09:30

Oh Darling ... are you wearing thin

Mud

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Mud ...

Trouble

2010-04-11T22:57:00.000+09:30

Trouble ...

Small Mercies 66

2010-04-11T22:47:00.000+09:30

small mercies the b******s version

Quiet Pop

2009-09-27T20:51:00.002+09:30

... this is content of an email discussion I had with Matt Reiner regarding some of the potential i see in Quiet Pop (it occured before the Gov $$$ issue came up) ...I have been very interested in the recording project and also the birth and evolution of Quiet Pop ... I have been thinking and would like to share some ideas ... some considerations ... 1. I think that Matt did a great job at

A host of songs to choose from

2009-05-26T13:52:00.003+09:30

You can find recodings of these songs at www.sleepless.com.au/songs ... look in wallflower red, black and blue ...Current hitsTroubleLet Me Adore YouIt’s OverGraceHolding PatternSmall MerciesLet Me OutBright NoteMudOh DarlingTime HealsFamiliar TracksVehiclesLosing my headDarkSpinelessCertain VisitorsA stone in my shoe (tightrope)Miss BassetCarry youPaperweight (She keeps)Everything is not always

Improvement (no baggage)

2009-05-07T22:22:00.002+09:30

I would like us to look for ways to improve ... find things that work and then look for "the next step" ... raise the standardI think that the way for us to improve is to be specific about the areas for improvement and deliberate in our strategies to achieve "improvement"We should make a list of things ... specific things ... that we want to change/improveWe need "permission" from each other to

The Future

2009-05-07T19:00:00.004+09:30

I really like the future for us...Get tight againStart the recording process for the next album, (VERY exciting, record an Orange as aplace to start)Play gigs in a way that really suits us, (Sit down, Make a sound I can only describe as a food you really like to eat, be entertaining)Getting tightHow can we short-cut the re-learning and remembering of songs?Professional musicians do it by

A friendly discussion with the "press"

2009-02-01T11:53:00.002+10:30

this is a discussion that arose in the context of some email traffic with an adelaide music magazine ... I have edited some of the text (shown in [square brackets] ) to respect/protect the anonymity of the the author ... it interesting to get the other side of the story ...A discussion about local music … with [ADELAIDE MUSIC MAGAZINE] I wrote …We would be interested in what you thought of the

RIU Interview

2009-01-30T16:18:00.003+10:30

This is the Rip it Up - State of Sound interview in full (an edited version was published in RIU on Jan 22 2009) ... thanks to Scott McLennan for organizing it and to Rob Lyon for the questions ...Apart from having the best fish and chip shop in Adelaide what inspired the name "Semaphore" for this release?Semaphore was partly recorded at the old convent (Dominican Catholic School) on Military

What does a band want?

2009-01-14T23:58:00.002+10:30

RespectFeedbackEngagementInvestment... an audiencean audience is people/person who have respect for what you create ... respond to your music (emotionally and intellectually) ... engage with you (in a group or one to one) ... invest in you (time and effort) ...we can use the market to turn this into enough money to sustain the process ...

another new idea

2009-01-14T22:37:00.003+10:30

If we are going to "work around" the record industry using the internet what could it look like?I am thinking of a community ... similar to a radio listening community and a magazine subsciber community but based on the internet ... instead of one to many relationship (dj to demographic, record company to customers, publisher to readers) the relationship would be more web-like ... there are

rip it up

2009-01-11T23:28:00.002+10:30

it seems that we may be appearing in Rip it Up sometime soon (Jan 22 unless something goes wrong) ... it has been a long time (if ever ... did we get reviewed in the early days?) ... it looks like we'll get some space in State of Sound ... a bit of research shows that bands in this section get about 500 words written about them ... that usually they are promoting a "special" gig (mostly launches

Band Practice Schedule Jan 2009 (before Feb 11 Gig)

2009-01-09T15:54:00.002+10:30

This gives us 3 practices with Peter and should be comfortable.Thursday 15th JanWednesday 21st JanWednesday 28th Jan (without Peter)Thursday 5th FebPerhaps Peter and MLJ can continue lunchtime practices...Please let ME know if this time schedule needs changing.Damian

new year near record ... new process

2009-01-07T16:10:00.002+10:30

Sleepless is now a self-sufficient “cottage industry” ... more than a hobby/less than a career ... artisans ...We have found a sustainable way to write, produce, release and promote our music independentlyThe whole process is funded by gigs ... the punters are underwriting our recordings … by turning up to our gigs they ensure that the pubs continue to book us and pay us … simply by drinking beer

some notes

2008-11-03T16:33:00.001+10:30

Trouble Starts on A Change is from G to B E A Oh Darling Dropout when signing starts Mud Starts with fast shaker clean guit to dirty (soundcheck) (stop on G#m) you know what they say (A) Visitors Intro V Ch V Ch Intro V Outro Small

Triffids Chords

2008-10-13T08:51:00.001+10:30

the songs (and chords for setting you free) are on www.sleepless.com.au/triffids ...in the pines isintro ...Em7(C) C9(G) D/F#(G) Emverse ...G D C EmG D C GG D C EmG D C Clove and affection is a 3 chorder (F Bband ??? (Eb I think) .... Matt could use a Bb haronica in this or we could change the key to A (E A with a D in there somewhere) ... this song is all rhythm

Wheaty Set List

2008-09-28T08:06:00.003+09:30

I'd like to try to keep bright note. Can we see how it goes on Monday.The Wheaty ListTroubleOh DarlingBright Note ?MudVisitorsMy HandSmall MerciesSpinelessGraceAdore YouLet Me OutTime HealsHolding Pattern[Extra’s ?]

Message from Matt

2008-09-02T10:46:00.000+09:30

I want to work on losing my head for the next record ... I don't want to lose it but it needs rerecording (not just remixing) on the piano ... it is a good song ... i would also like to run it into paperwieght or at least sit it next to paperweight on the enxt c.d. ... damo had the idea of putting "lenny" and "miss basset" out as bonus tracks - downloads links from the record ... spoke to disk

web site changes

2008-08-17T20:46:00.002+09:30

It's been a big week end for the web... I've spent most of Sat and Sunday working on it, but my list is surprisingly small.people who hit http://www.sleepless.com.au will be still be redirected to myspace for now...Chech out the new site at http://www.sleepless.com.au/sleepless.htmChangesSubscribe email now works and sends an email to the post masters (me) - still have some work to do to get the

Grace Em 20th August Set List

2008-08-17T20:38:00.002+09:30

This set worked really well the other night. It remains to be seen if we do [losing my head -> paperweight]TroubleOh DarlingBright NoteMudVisitorsMy HandSmall MerciesSpinelessGraceAdore YouLet Me Out[Losing My Head -> Paperweight]Holding PatternIn The PinesCarry You

this is my proposal for Semaphore

2008-08-05T10:18:00.002+09:30

a leaner record ... I would like to rerecord losing my headTitle: Semaphore1. Grace2. Tightrope3. Dark4. Bright Note5. Time Heals6. Let me Out7. Let me adore you8. It’s Over9. instrumentalI'll post the instrumental and link it from here ... tonight

confidence + motivation

2008-08-04T10:18:00.001+09:30

JM was great ... a real boost - confidence is the heart of any of thissome things to consider for next time .... not all our gigs will represent this level of opportunity but we need to prepared ... even the next grace gig... giving away c.d.s is a good move - people took them (we should make some inserts that point them to our website)... we need to have enough "cards" (is the connection to

next recording

2008-08-03T20:13:00.002+09:30

some songs to consider for the next recording: my handholding patternit's allright if you aresmall merciescertain visitorsall ive got going for me is youchickensinstrumental folk song winter '08my preference is to practice, gig, get the songs tight, write a few more then do a quick recording fairly live. maybe we can have a new reckerd out next year.The JM was great - loved it as a venue and nice

Loud, proud... and old

2008-07-23T10:23:00.004+09:30

Hi Guys,BP tonight at Sage?!? I have some old mics, stands and leads as well as my old PA head. MLJ will need to bring the 20" bass box speaker and the brown speaker cable (but not an old box brownie).With only two practices to go until the Jade Monkey is let out of the box, I suggest we go loud and proud, as best our tired bones will allow us.

the edited chickens

2008-07-19T00:06:00.003+09:30

When your chickens come home to roost you'd better have a plan. When your chickens come home to roost you'd better have a plan. When they come marching up your streetwith so much vengeance in their beaksdown your drive, over your fencepages full of evidenceWhen the feathers fly and flap in your faceyou'd better have a plan When they squawk and screech and scratch at your dooryou'd better have a

press

2008-07-17T13:14:00.002+09:30

something to send to db etc - mlj can you post latest list of confirmed gigs - i'm a little confused.From their beginnings in the early 90’s sleepless have remained steadfast in their commitment to melodic guitar based pop with a focus on lyrics and vocals. Last year the band released their most recent collection, semaphore, available at: www.sleepless.com.au. See sleepless live in a nostalgic

BIg Sound

2008-07-07T11:25:00.002+09:30

... i am thinking that the next few rehearsals should be at SAGE ... this will maximize the loudness possibilities ... also can we meet on Thursday rather than Wednesday this week ... also also ... can we store the drumset at SAGE (for no other reason than convenience) ... am trying to reallocate a gig in September ... choose a triffids song SOON ...

gaps & analysis

2008-07-03T23:46:00.004+09:30

... it may be that we have been doubled book for sept 11th ... so Sept is empty - this is not a bad thing at the moment ... i am sure something will come up ... Exeter?In talking to the Pleasure of Books this came back ..."I would be anticipating a return to Melbourne in the very early moments of 2009 to promote our debut EP (which by then shoudl have been launched in Adelaide). Perhaps sleepless

BandMania

2008-07-03T09:49:00.002+09:30

At this stage ... 11th of September @ the Grace is on 2nd of October @ the Grace is off ... Melbourne has been put back to January 09 ... we need to learn a triffids song ... goto www.sleepless.com.au/triffids ... also Radiohead "Jigsaw falling into place" ... have asked RedPoles for a gig but want to try and make a holiday of it i.e. head down on Saturday and stay ... love the idea of playing

practice makes... a really good pub band!

2008-06-29T18:37:00.002+09:30

Hi Guys,Just wanted to suggest Wednesday nights for practice at MLJ's from now on. Wednesday 2nd being the first.Does that work for everyone?BTW: Listened to the complete Wallflowers/Sleepless back catlog whilst gardening. I had the doors of the house open and it sounded like some really good pub band was playing inside. Good job lads!

shades

2008-06-29T06:57:00.002+09:30

Fantastic job Matt - thanks for organising so many gigs. The future looks pretty bright!!!What time is the Wheatsheaf Gig? I'm camping with our Japanese exchange student on that week end but could make it back to an evening show.Still up for Melbourne, and like the idea of making it as short a trip as possible.I can bring people to the Artisans show - I have a group of people from work who want

kill devil head

2008-06-27T10:55:00.003+09:30

what a messy confusion ... here are some dates27/7 Wheatsheaf Sunday 27th July - only a possibility (date, support TBC - 25/7 cancelled)2/8 Jade Monkey Sat 2nd August - with the Artisans (not much money)20/8 Grace Emily Wed 20th August - possibly with Peter or TPOBooks ($150) ??/9 Empress (Melbourne) Sun ??th Sept - possibly with 16mm or The Good China ($$??)2/10 Grace Emily

new batch of demos

2008-06-19T01:12:00.002+09:30

we should do some preproduction on ...Oh DarlingCarry youSmall merciesCertain VisitorsVehiclesMudAll I've got ...Take my handHolding Patternand send them off to mick young (werther)

What I have been doing

2008-06-19T00:56:00.002+09:30

We seem to be inundated with MySpace requests ... yipee ... am in conversation with Young Werther, Hundred Fire Management and 16millimetre about a trip to Melbourne in late Sept. to mid Oct. (school holidays) ... the Triffids gig line up looks great (the Ice cream Hands!) ... I have spent a bit of time revamping myspace and linking it to TripleJ and this blogg ... still waiting for the font

what we played = 10 songs

2008-06-16T21:47:00.004+09:30

VehiclesAll I've got goingSmall merciesGraceHolding PatternLet me outOh DarlingTake my handLosing my head/ Paperweight..... Grace Emily Hotel 14th June 2008

young werther gig - 11 songs

2008-05-26T19:49:00.003+09:30

all i've got going bright notemudgrace holding patternoh darlinglosing my head/paperweightsmall merciescertain visitorsvehicleswhatdoyouthink?

drat and blast

2008-05-22T12:55:00.002+09:30

regarding supporting 'youngerweatherall...' at the grace em on saturday june 14th - i can't make it. i will be out of town for that one.drat and blast it!

BP Process

2008-05-20T22:17:00.002+09:30

Matt and Matthew will go ahead with rehearsal on Wednesday night to prepare for the Redpoles gig on Sunday ... .... next week Damo will be in NSW so it will again be M & M on Wednesday or Thursday making a recording of the songs with a focus on structure for D to use as a basis for practice (also taking the opportunity to record any instrumentals that require lyrics/melodies) ...... a proposal

blog rant rave

2008-05-17T08:10:00.000+09:30

i added a link to the blog on the web site. click the title of this blog to see...

solid vision

2008-05-17T08:03:00.002+09:30

i really enjoyed the grace em gig too and want more! the reason i want more, is to give me the opportunity to make the bass section really solid. if we keep the level of focus and commitment that we have had so far, we'll have that in no time.practice this wednesday?

the instrumental folk one

2008-05-16T13:19:00.003+09:30

MLJ do you think you could make available a version of the new instrumental folk one so I can have a go at some words. Can't get it out of my head. It might be interesting to have an instrumental song too and I can hear it as that - slow repetitive build like A.O F maybe but i'll have a go at some words and if they're not better than leaving it as is then we can have an instrumental on our hands

i'm in

2008-05-15T09:11:00.003+09:30

Hi guys. I'm in. my only issue has been forgetting my log-in and password.I thought last night was a more than serviceable return. ramshackle but the songs hold up. Couldnt have expected much more after several months of not playing out and not much rehearsal. Personally I dont think I had a good singing night - but that's ok. All in all I think it held up well. The bass adds a good depth - that

here are a list of songs to consider

2008-05-07T22:16:00.002+09:30

Oh DarlingDarkHardSpinelessGraceCertain VisitorsVehiclesLosing my head/ paperweightTime HealsHolding Pattern

time heals

2008-05-07T21:51:00.003+09:30

i worked until 7 tonight but still managed to come home and record the bass line for time heals. i'm going for a double bass kind of effect and whilst its a bit repetative and buzzy, i'm happy with it. the volume goes up and down a bit too with the mastering effect i used.listen at http://www.sleepless.com.au/stream/stream.aspx

A for effort

2008-05-05T00:56:00.003+09:30

Thanks Damo for your work in getting the files up (I haven't listened yet)I appreciate your engagement with notions of improvement and confidence ... I think your point about calling "random" songs is valid ... I would like you to lead proceedings at the next prac, which will give you the opportunity to be in a better headspace ... it may be good for you to work out an order before ** Remember "

1st bass bp for the year

2008-05-04T09:38:00.004+09:30

i for 1 really enjoyed my 1st bp for the year. it was very constructive for me to hear the bass and how it effects the performance of mlj and md. the zoom worked excellently.my commitment is to practice, (which I have been doing) and maintain and update my song book with really good notes, so i can play the songs strongly. it's apparent to me from listening to practice that the bass performance

covers

2008-04-28T23:42:00.002+09:30

Covers for the GraceCuyahoga REMCountry Feedback REMPitselah Elliot SmithAngeles Elliot smithCovers we have playedREM = the One I love, Strange, Gravities Pull, So Central Rain, Everybody Hurts, Man on the Moon, Talk about the Passion, Daysleeper, Losing my Religion, Me in Honey, Superman, Love is all around,Crowded house = better be home soon, private universe, 4 season in one day, don't dream

25 numbers

2008-04-28T23:06:00.000+09:30

All I've got going for meBright noteCarry youCertain visitorsDarkEverything is not always enoughGraceHolding PatternHardIt's OverLet me adore youLet Me OutLongitude and LatitudeLosing my headMudOh DarlingPaperweightSmall MerciesSpinelessTightropeTime HealsVehicles**For all the world**Folk Song Liesinstrumental = He Likes Eyes

songs for Damo

2008-04-28T21:35:00.002+09:30

I will post a setlist shortly ... most of the songs you have access to a version if you want to do some homework ... there is also a book of chord charts floating around (do you have it?)

anything we want

2008-04-28T16:44:00.002+09:30

mlj said "...I think a show based around drums and guit and vocals/harmonica with some extra bits of bass, guitar and percussion for some songs is "do"able ... keyboards? (we can get any sounds we want) .."i like this idea. I'm feeling a lot more confident on the bass with the amount of practice I have been doing, (even practicing by playing bass while connor plays on guitar hero).where is the

2008-04-28T16:00:00.001+09:30

Well done ... we are all in and somewhat onBP looks like Thursday ... we will record if possible and upload the songs using damo's new functionality

dempo's first

2008-04-28T14:36:00.000+09:30

I'm in!

fonts

2008-04-28T00:40:00.000+09:30

also ... can we change the font,size and colour of the text on sleepless.com.au?

2008-04-28T00:28:00.000+09:30

we'll probably get together on Thursday this week to record ... although tuesday or wednesday are a possibility also ... I would like to try out the zoom or else just record using the mac (I'll see if I can get a USB mic to try out) ... we are playing on Wed 14th of may ... what does everyone else think we will we have ready by then?I think a show based around drums and guit and vocals/harmonica

2008-04-27T23:09:00.000+09:30

well done ... I uploaded a demo called "for all the world" ... eric clapton was drunk and played on it - with his feet ... Dempo should be on tomorrow - I created an account for him (he will get it at work) ... can you set the time for these posts so that it is our timezone?also can we configure the email alert so that it sends a msg rather than the content of the blogg ... something that can be

up up and away

2008-04-27T18:26:00.001+09:30

i added file upload capability.please test and let me know what you think.(for now... after you upload a file, you have to resart internet browser)cheers damian

recording

2008-04-27T15:28:00.000+09:30

me again...i purchased the zoom h4 which makes room recording band practice a piece of cake. let me know when you are rehersing next and i'll drop it over so you can record for me and I can practice.http://zoomh4.net/h4also, i'll modify the web site so you can upload files to share very easily.damian out

streaming media

2008-04-27T15:07:00.000+09:30

one more day of holidays left after this one and then it's back to work - but I think I've put my time to good use.NOW I JUST NEED YOUR HELP...i've created a page http://www.sleepless.com.au/stream/stream.aspx which streams music directly. I'm hoping that it will work on any computer/browser that has Flash installed.can you please test it on the mac and on other computers and let me know. don't

2008-04-24T10:42:00.000+09:30

It is good to see that it is back up This is a place for us to come to each day ... to get the low down ... rather than emails

we're back

2008-04-24T08:24:00.000+09:30

another first blog.yippee!