Gomesongs - Terry Gomes - News

The Blog Begins....

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Dear Friends,

As some of you know I’ve been busy helping to care for my ailing father. As a result, I’ve put some musical endeavours on hold. Early in December, I had drafted the beginnings of some articles that would serve as a blog for my website. I’ve just posted the first one of these. It is under my, “Commen-Terry” link. I’ve started with an entry about acknowledging musical creators. I hope you take the time to read it. You won’t always agree with what I have to say, but either way, I hope you let your feelings be known. You can post comments at the very bottom of the article. It’s not necessary to leave an email address.

Secondly, my next musical project will likely involve doing an instrumental EP. This is also something I’ve wanted to do for awhile. I have several pieces that I’ve wanted to record and it now feels like the right time to pursue this project. I’m in the process of selecting, revising, and writing new material with this goal in mind.

I also hope to get back to some more You Tube work but it will have to wait as family does come first.

I’m sending good wishes your way for Valentine’s Day.

Best,
Terry

Merry Christmas!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Dear Friends,

I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a great Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2010!

Cheers,
Terry

New Album for Download!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Hi there,

Just letting all of you know that my new album is now available for mp3 download, either by album or by track. If you click on the link that says, "Buy Music" on my website, it will take you to, Loose Ends. It was just posted yesterday and I've already had someone in Spain download my whole album! Very cool.

You can also go there directly via:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/terrygomes3

I have finished another You Tube video but have had problems posting it. I will keep at it though and hopefully it will be up in the next week.

For those of you who now have my album, your feedback on my guestbook would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Terry

New Radio Shows on Site

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Hi again,

Just letting you all know that both of my radio shows are now posted on my site. One is about 32 minutes and the other about 18 minutes. Please check them out under Radio/Reviews--"Recent Radio Interviews". There are also a couple of new photos added.

Happy Hallowe'en!
Terry

CHUO & A Word about Volume Level

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Yesterday’s radio show at U of O was great! It was nice being back at my old school. Not much has changed except that most students are now equipped with mobile technology of some sort. I will be getting a copy of the show soon and will post it on my site when it’s ready. My thanks go to Nick Taylor-Vaisey for having me on.

Secondly, I will be on CKCU next Saturday (Hallowe’en) at 8:00 am for their fundraiser and to plug my new release. I will be playing some of my “broodier” tunes to coincide with the day. This is a station whose members have supported me and I wanted to be there for their fundraiser. Community radio is a valuable resource.

Finally, I thank my good friend Harvey Glatt for expressing his concern regarding my new album. He found the overall level of the mastering to be a little low compared to other contemporary, commercial CDs. I just wanted to let you listeners know that this was a conscious choice on my part. There are certain songs on the album that have a wide dynamic range that I wanted to maintain for their emotional and musical impact. Had I mastered the whole project as loud as most new CDs, this impact would have been compromised. I personally find that most contemporary albums are way too loud and lack expression and musicality. To many this is known as the, “Volume Wars”. Consider the high level of TV commercials compared to programs you may be watching. Why are commercials louder? They want to get your attention. The same thing has happened with sound recordings. Even quiet, fragile moments of songs are so loud that they lose their impact. I feel that good music will get your attention, regardless of level. So, the solution is simple--please just turn it up if you find you need to. For more information please visit:

http://www.turnmeup.org/

Thanks and I hope that you find my CD to be an expressive listen.
Terry

Radio Interview Tomorrow--Terry Gomes

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Greetings,

I'll be on the, "Around the Block" radio show tomorrow hosted by Nick Taylor-Vaisey at my alma mater, Ottawa U. Please tune in if you have the chance. We'll be spinning some of my new tunes and talking "Terry" and music. If you miss it, it will be posted on my website in the next week or so.

Thanks!

Terry

12:00 Noon on CHUO (89.1 FM)

or online at:

http://www.chuo.fm/en/home

It's Here!

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Hi All,

I finally have it! A year and a half of my life etched into a small, circular disc for public consumption. Good grief. It will be available at the 3 CD Warehouse locations by next week. In the meantime, you can order it directly from me if you wish.

Unless you contact me with an objection, I would like to post some of your email comments on my website. Please let me know if this would be a problem otherwise I’ll assume it’s okay.

If you have a moment, please post a comment on my first You Tube effort. It would mean a lot to me. More will be coming soon…

Lastly, I will be on:

Show: “Around the Block”, radio show with Nick Taylor-Vaisey
Date: Friday, Oct. 23 at 12:00 noon.
Where: CHUO 89.1 FM.

Please tune in! I will be previewing some of the new songs at that time.

Thanks!
Terry

The Randomizer--New Tune Rotation

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I am a posting one new song clip every couple of days or so and removing one so you get a feel for the overall album. I'll be doing this until Loose Ends is released. Please check back often to hear the new tunes. For today, a loving tribute to those young singers and dancers of today's "music" industry entitled, "Go Away".

Cheers,
Terry

New Album on the Way!

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Well, my album master is done and will be sent for duplication this week. I’m expecting it back in about 10 business days. I’m excited about it and I hope you will enjoy it. It is the result of a challenging year and a half’s work, both personally and professionally. It will be available right away from the CD Warehouse stores in Ottawa. It will eventually be available for download as an album or by track but that takes time as the distributors that do this process take quite awhile to do it. I also plan on having it available to order from all "brick and mortar" stores in the US. Please remember that since I’m not a touring act, I don’t make any money from T-shirt sales and other merchandise. Could you imagine a pair of Terry Gomes’ capris or bathrobe? I couldn’t. Sadly, this is how many musicians make most of their money these days. For me, the music and radio play is it. If you enjoy the album, please encourage others to buy it or even buy a copy as a gift for someone else.

I’ve posted three song previews on my site, with all the lyrics for the album as well. Just click on “Sounds & Words” and then look under the title, “Loose Ends”. You will find them there. There are still some bugs being worked out so please let me know if they do not play. Feedback on my guestbook or on my Facebook Wall is always appreciated. And yes, there are no other singers on this project but me—including backing vocals. For those of you who are from out of town and would like to order a copy when they come in (as store distribution takes awhile to get going), just let me know. They are $12 each. I can give you a better price if you are buying this CD with either or both of my other two.

I hope to have a You Tube clip up in the next couple of weeks and I have a radio interview at my alma mater tentatively scheduled for Oct. 23 (CHUO, 89.1 FM). More to follow”¦

Thank you as always for your support!
Terry

New Album Update--Hurry Up and Wait!

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Hello all,

This is just a short note to let you all know that I'm finished mixing my new CD and now it has to be mastered. As with everything in this process, it’s now at the hurry up and wait stage. I won't be able to get the mastering done until mid-September as my producer is off on vacation. In the meantime I'll be preparing the artwork and getting the duplication process setup. I should have the finished product in my hands by early October.

Also, I've finally got around to joining Facebook. If you are on there, kindly link me up.

Hope you are enjoying the summer!

Cheers,
Terry

www.terrygomes.com