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Mid-April check in

The year is more than 25% complete. Where am I today, in the music creation process? What road markers have I reached, pointing me in the direction of my goals for this year? 1) Written several new songs for Refer … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to my Inner Critic

My Dear Inner Critic, I notice that many of your questions about my lyrics tend to center around a lack of concreteness. “Why would you say this? This doesn’t make any SENSE to me.” I’d like to lovingly invite you … Continue reading

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Day Three: Song Three

Newest song for the new album is called, “radio antenna”. So far I’m not sure how to categorize this album… instrumentation includes ukulele, bass, voice, and now, jangly, open-tuning acoustic blues guitar. radio antenna clip May you create something you … Continue reading

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New Music milestone: mid-February check in

So here we are, half way through February. How far have we come this year, in terms of new music and creating a rich and fulfilling life? Let’s take a quick look… Cheryl’s Favorite Hymns, Volume 2 Cheryl and I … Continue reading

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New videos for “A Place Of My Own”

Happy to report that the mastered songs are now at DiscMakers. They estimate that the final, packaged units will arrive at my doorstep by July 20, 2011. Digital downloads are available at www.timbirchard.bandcamp.com or at www.reverbnation.com/timbirchard. Physical cd’s can be … Continue reading

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Mastering patience

Hey Friends, This weekend was an exciting one — yesterday I received the final, mastered songs back from the studio. Scott Smith and Lacey Black did an amazing job. In fact, they sound SO good that when I got home … Continue reading

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Now available: A Place Of My Own merch!

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Progress update: A Place Of My Own

Hey Friends, Just a quick update to let you know that all mixdowns have been finished. Fundraising efforts through Kickstarter.com were wildly successful. Final mixes were delivered to Scooter’s Place for mastering last week. All album art files have been … Continue reading

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A Place Of My Own — delivered to the studio for mastering!

Hey Friends, Just a quick update to let you know that after some last-minute tweaking of one of the songs (“Away!”), I got in touch with my friends at Scooter’s Place and dropped off the audio files this morning. My … Continue reading

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A Place Of My Own: 112% Funded!

I’m humbled by everyone’s generosity, love, and support…

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