"Kicking Off" the New Year!

Inka and I will be guest artists at the Los Angeles Philharmonic's "Concrete Frequency" kick-off event this Friday, January 4th at Walt Disney Concert Hall! Here are the details as given by the Philharmonic:

Concrete Frequency is a multi-disciplinary two week festival which
will examine and celebrate the elements that define a city, and how
those elements are affected by – and reflected in – music and art.

Concrete Frequency Kick-Off Event!
Friday, January 4th, 2008
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
9pm – midnight

Immediately following the LA Philharmonic’s main stage
performance on Concrete Frequency’s opening night, the doors open
to fill the alternate spaces of the Concert Hall (BP Hall, lobby areas,
etc) with music, film and dance, inspired by the sights, sounds, and
soul of Los Angeles. Explore our urban landscape as it comes to life
within this compelling festival in the living room for the city.

More information available on the Los Angeles Philharmonic Website: http://www.laphil.com/

Hope to see you there!
pd

Preparing for '08.

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The music in this video is something I came up with earlier today, and I wanted to record it before I forgot it. It's kind of growing on me, and I'm thinking about developing it further so I can put it on my upcoming album.

Speaking of the album, I've been working on new music to put on the project. As soon as pre-production ends in January, the real recording will begin. I hope to have everything mixed and mastered by April, which means I better be smart about what I do with my time!

I'm really excited about recording this album, because it'll be my first real one! I've done many pre-production demos in the past, but never anything official. After years of putting it off, it's finally time to make this album a reality. Of course, I'll be taking video of the whole process, so you'll be able to share in the experience, too!

The new site is coming along, also. As far as I can tell, I'm still on track for a January launch. :)

Come on, 2008. I'm ready for you.

New Site Coming Soon.

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Yup. Check for a new http://pauldateh.com in January.

Also, my album recording is underway. I'll be sure to document the process on the new vlog.

And yeah, the beanie will come off in January, too, provided that I figure out what to do with my hair by then. Suggestions are welcomed!

Hope you all enjoy the rest of your 2007! :)
pd