tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65311149537675330512024-03-13T05:16:39.582-07:00paul datehvocals. violin. writing.<br><a href="http://www.myspace.com/pauldateh">www.myspace.com/pauldateh </a>| <a href="http://www.twitter.com/pauldateh">www.twitter.com/pauldateh</a> | <a href="http://pauldateh.jaiku.com">pauldateh.jaiku.com</a>pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-59937327214520108832008-02-09T23:41:00.000-08:002008-02-09T23:43:10.733-08:00New Site is now LIVE!Hey everyone,<br /><br />I have launched my new site at <a href="http://pauldateh.com">http://pauldateh.com</a>. This blog will no longer be updated. See you at the <a href="http://pauldateh.com">new site</a>! :)pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-12335719357224713612008-01-30T11:25:00.000-08:002008-01-30T14:08:59.635-08:00Vlog Episode 3A: Hip Hop Violin Caprice<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007111701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=641215&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_641215"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-HipHopCaprice999.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_641215(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-HipHopCaprice999.flv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-HipHopCaprice999.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_641215(); return false;">Click To Play</a> </div> </center><br /><br />Okay, so here's the deal: the new site is pretty much done; however, it's currently not stored in the correct database. I hope to have all the technical details worked out by next week.<br /><br />But, that doesn't mean that the site's content should be delayed as well! So, here we go! This post marks my very first episode: Hip Hop Violin Caprice.<br /><br />There's more to come, so stay tuned! :)<br />pdpdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-32949604013556773702008-01-11T22:36:00.000-08:002008-01-21T03:42:55.681-08:00Vlog Preview: One Week in January.<center><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://blip.tv/scripts/flash/showplayer.swf?enablejs=true&file=http%3A//blip.tv/rss/flash/600633&feedurl=http%3A//pauldateh.blip.tv/rss/&autostart=false&brandname=Paul%20Dateh&brandlink=http%3A//pauldateh.blip.tv/" width="425" height="280" allowfullscreen="true" id="showplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://blip.tv/scripts/flash/showplayer.swf?enablejs=true&file=http%3A//blip.tv/rss/flash/600633&feedurl=http%3A//pauldateh.blip.tv/rss/&autostart=false&brandname=Paul%20Dateh&brandlink=http%3A//pauldateh.blip.tv/" /><param name="quality" value="best" /></object><br />(See Quicktime version <a href="http://blip.tv/file/594906?filename=Pauldateh-VlogPreviewOneWeekInJanuary259.mov">here</a>.)</center><br /><br /><a href="http://pauldateh.blogspot.com/2007/12/new-site-coming-soon.html">Last month</a>, I promised a site and show launch for January, and I still plan to do so!<br /><br />While I get everything ready for the actual launch of the site and show, check out this preview video that documents the events of my past week: performing at the <a href="http://pauldateh.blogspot.com/2007/12/kicking-off-new-year.html">Los Angeles Philharmonic's "Concrete Frequency"</a> event; opening up with the incredible <a href="http://myspace.com/djjohnnyjuice">DJ Johnny Juice</a> for <a href="http://publicenemy.com">Public Enemy</a> and <a href="http://me-dmc.com">DMC</a> at the Hard Rock Las Vegas<a href="http://www.bodyenglish.com/"></a>; and exhibiting for <a href="http://skullcandy.com/">Skullcandy </a>and <a href="http://beyond.fm/">Beyond.FM</a> at <a href="http://cesweb.org/">CES 2008</a>!<br /><br /><b>*I forgot to link DMC in the video! Make sure check out this hip hop legend at <a href="http://me-dmc.com">http://me-dmc.com</a>.</b><br /><br />Preparations for the the album recording are wrapping up, and I plan to go into official production at the end of this month. I'll be sure to post video of my progress whenever I can.<br /><br />Finally, if you're going to be in Los Angeles over the next two weeks, check out my show schedule below:<br /><br />1.17.08 - 1-21.08: <a href="http://thenammshow.com/">2008 NAMM Show</a> - Anaheim, CA [trade only, not open to public]<br />1.24.08: Knitting Factory Los Angeles (Main Stage) - Hollywood, CA [opening for Grouch & Eligh of <a href="http://legendarymusic.net/">Living Legends</a>]<br />1.26.08: Genghis Cohen - Los Angeles, CA [performing a special acoustic set with guitarist <a href="http://kenbelcher.com/">Ken Belcher</a>]<br /><br />Hope you're all having a great day!<br />pd<br /><br />[Episode music provided by Inverse. Check out their new release "So Far" now at <a href="http://inversehiphop.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/so-far-so-good/">http://inversehiphop.wordpress.com</a>.]pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-61261608698664750062007-12-29T15:34:00.000-08:002007-12-29T15:46:12.175-08:00"Kicking Off" the New Year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.laphil.com/tickets/special_events/concrete_frequency.cfm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SDw2bBHRo2U/R3bbhdSsx8I/AAAAAAAAAho/M4PukUzDuk0/s400/cf_new_head.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149544591789967298" border="0" /></a><a href="http://myspace.com/inka_one">Inka</a> and I will be guest artists at the Los Angeles Philharmonic's "Concrete Frequency" kick-off event this Friday, January 4th at <a href="http://www.musiccenter.org/wdch/">Walt Disney Concert Hall</a>! Here are the details as given by the Philharmonic:<br /><blockquote><b><a href="http://www.laphil.com/tickets/special_events/concrete_frequency.cfm">Concrete Frequency</a></b> is a multi-disciplinary two week festival which<br />will examine and celebrate the elements that define a city, and how<br />those elements are affected by – and reflected in – music and art.<br /><br /><b>Concrete Frequency Kick-Off Event!<br />Friday, January 4th, 2008<br />Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles<br />9pm – midnight</b><br /><br />Immediately following the LA Philharmonic’s main stage<br />performance on Concrete Frequency’s opening night, the doors open<br />to fill the alternate spaces of the Concert Hall (BP Hall, lobby areas,<br />etc) with music, film and dance, inspired by the sights, sounds, and<br />soul of Los Angeles. Explore our urban landscape as it comes to life<br />within this compelling festival in the living room for the city.<br /><br />More information available on the Los Angeles Philharmonic Website: <a href="http://www.laphil.com/tickets/special_events/concrete_frequency.cfm">http://www.laphil.com/</a><br /></blockquote>Hope to see you there!<br />pdpdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-82992608871273851752007-12-19T01:19:00.000-08:002007-12-19T01:30:37.629-08:00Preparing for '08.<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007111701"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=555970&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_555970"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-PreparingFor08884.mov" onclick="play_blip_movie_555970(); return false;"><img alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-PreparingFor08884.mov.jpg" title="Click to play" border="0" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-PreparingFor08884.mov" onclick="play_blip_movie_555970(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br />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.<br /><br />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!<br /><br />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!<br /><br />The new site is coming along, also. As far as I can tell, I'm still on track for a January launch. :)<br /><br />Come on, 2008. I'm ready for you.pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-18202576345726014862007-12-10T20:04:00.000-08:002007-12-11T23:18:24.920-08:00New Site Coming Soon.<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007111701"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=539077&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=500&player_height=380"></script><div id="blip_movie_content_539077"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NewSiteComingSoon455.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_539077(); return false;"><img alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NewSiteComingSoon455.flv.jpg" title="Click to play" border="0" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NewSiteComingSoon455.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_539077(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br />Yup. Check for a new <a href="http://pauldateh.com/">http://pauldateh.com</a> in January.<br /><br />Also, my album recording is underway. I'll be sure to document the process on the new vlog.<br /><br />And yeah, the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=beanie&w=8005458%40N07">beanie</a> will come off in January, too, provided that I figure out what to do with my hair by then. Suggestions are welcomed!<br /><br />Hope you all enjoy the rest of your 2007! :)<br />pdpdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-5502554846232104162007-11-27T23:28:00.000-08:002007-11-28T00:29:17.885-08:00The Game Plan.Okay, so here's the deal: I really enjoy sharing the moments of my life through this blog, but I'm starting to notice a need to begin separating my professional entries from my personal ones. <br /><br />I didn't really have a specific purpose in mind for this blog when I first started keeping it in May. This blog was originally meant to only be a fun project to try out. But in the six months of keeping this blog, I have discovered that I really enjoy being a part of the blogging/videoblogging community. <br /><br />For that reason, I think it would be a good idea for me to give a little more thought over the content that I post on my blog. Not only that, I would also like to put more thought into how I present my content to the reader or viewer. It does look kind of strange when I'm performing with <a href="http://pauldateh.blogspot.com/2007/11/nyc-day-4-private-event-at-public.html">DJ Johnny Juice in one entry</a>, only to eat <a href="http://pauldateh.blogspot.com/2007/11/go-eat-lettuce.html">lettuce</a> in another. Even though both of these entries represent me as a person, I know that they don't necessarily belong in the same place.<br /><br />Obviously, having two blogs is the answer. So, look for a new <a href="http://pauldateh.com">http://pauldateh.com</a> launching sometime in early 2008 for all my professional, music-related happenings. In the meantime, I'll keep posting my personal entries on this blog.pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-76421489978904078732007-11-21T00:00:00.000-08:002007-11-21T00:16:34.672-08:00See You at The Winnies!<center><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://blip.tv/scripts/flash/showplayer.swf?enablejs=true&file=http%3A//blip.tv/rss/flash/501056&feedurl=http%3A//pauldateh.blip.tv/rss/&autostart=false&brandname=Paul%20Dateh&brandlink=http%3A//pauldateh.blip.tv/" width="400" height="255" allowfullscreen="true" id="showplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://blip.tv/scripts/flash/showplayer.swf?enablejs=true&file=http%3A//blip.tv/rss/flash/501056&feedurl=http%3A//pauldateh.blip.tv/rss/&autostart=false&brandname=Paul%20Dateh&brandlink=http%3A//pauldateh.blip.tv/" /><param name="quality" value="best" /></object></center><br /><br />I'll be performing a special set with K9 the Human Beatbox at The Winnies afterparty. :)<br /><br />Find out all the info at <a href="http://youarethewinner.org">http://youarethewinner.org</a>!<br /><br />(Want to watch the promo in Quicktime? Click <a href="http://blip.tv/file/495663?filename=Pauldateh-WinniesPromo164.mov">here</a>.)pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-64766087669327340772007-11-18T18:41:00.000-08:002007-11-18T19:13:24.236-08:00Go Eat a Lettuce.<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=496905&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_496905"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-GoEatALettuce739.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_496905(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-GoEatALettuce739.flv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-GoEatALettuce739.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_496905(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br />A couple of days ago, my friend <a href="http://vubui.com">Vu</a> launched a <a href="http://vugoesvegan.com">videoblog project</a> in which he would live off a strictly vegan diet for two consecutive months. I know that the first couple of days have been a little rough for Vu, so I'm eating some lettuce to show my support.<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://vugoesvegan.com">http://vugoesvegan.com</a>!<br /><br />[music: "Say It Ain't So" - Weezer]pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-89992744008513708922007-11-13T10:04:00.000-08:002007-11-13T10:15:23.219-08:00Bonus Vlog Entry - The Elevator<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=485225&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_485225"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BonusVlogEntryTheElevator306.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_485225(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BonusVlogEntryTheElevator306.flv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BonusVlogEntryTheElevator306.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_485225(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br />My friends and I visit the crazy elevator at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square, NYC.<br /><br />[Music: "What Goes Up" from Suburban Light - The Clientele]<br />[Music: "Nothin' but Sunshine" from Lucy Ford - Atmosphere]pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-13993180762906461302007-11-11T19:03:00.000-08:002007-11-12T08:39:55.516-08:00Back to Los Angeles.<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=483462&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_483462"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BackToLosAngeles480.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_483462(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BackToLosAngeles480.flv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BackToLosAngeles480.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_483462(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br /><br />And so, my <a href="http://pauldateh.blogspot.com/2007/10/train-automobile.html">nine-day trip to New York City</a> comes to a close. <br /><br />I truly had an amazing time: performing with DJ Johnny Juice, hanging out with Chuck D and Tony Tone, performing at Public's 4-year Anniversary, meeting Hip Hop legends at the Zulu Nation Anniversary, seeing old friends, meeting new friends!<br /><br />New York City is truly an awesome place. I can't wait to go back! :D<br /><br />Again, very special thanks to <a href="http://lanbui.com">Lan</a> at <a href="http://noodlescar.com">Noodle Scar</a> for lending me a camera so I could vlog my trip. Vlogging is a lot of fun! I think I will be purchasing a camera of my own very soon...<br /><br />But, wait! There's more: the NYC trip may be over, but the story isn't over yet. There are many more projects coming up, and I'll make sure to keep posting all of the news right here. :)<br /><br />Hello, Los Angeles. I'm home.<br />pd<br /><br />Up next: (it's a surprise!)<br /><br />[music: Foreign Exchange - "Nic's Groove"]pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-32057731378520821922007-11-10T23:57:00.000-08:002007-11-11T00:22:55.339-08:00NYC Day 8 - Zulu Nation 34th Anniversary<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=482131&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_482131"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay8ZuluNation34thAnniversary957.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_482131(); return false;"><img alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay8ZuluNation34thAnniversary957.flv.jpg" title="Click to play" border="0" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay8ZuluNation34thAnniversary957.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_482131(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br /><br />During my rehearsal with <a href="http://myspace.com/djjohnnyjuice">DJ Johnny Juice</a> on Day 3, Tony Tone of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_Crush_Brothers">Cold Crush Brothers</a> personally invited me to come hang out at the <a href="http://www.zulunation.com/">Zulu Nation</a> 34th Anniversary in Harlem. They were hosting a B-Boy and DJ battle on the night I attended, and they asked me to join in on the fun by performing a quick set with Juice.<br /><br />It really made my night when <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandmaster_Caz">Grandmaster Caz</a> came on stage to say that my work is "culture" and "real". I will never forget the amount of excitement I felt!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2393/1962289062_bdb8fbbc51.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2393/1962289062_bdb8fbbc51.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Juice made sure to introduce me to all the other Hip Hop legends in the house and also made sure that I got a chance to grab some photos with them. It really was a great place to be that night. Everyone was overwhelmingly supportive and encouraging (qualities you see less and less in today's mainstream Hip Hop world).<br /><br />Going to the Zulu Nation anniversary was the best way to end my trip to New York City. I couldn't have possibly asked for better! I can't wait to come back to this awesome place again.<br /><br />Next entry: Back to L.A.pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-92179528315123993482007-11-08T00:56:00.001-08:002007-11-08T08:27:37.367-08:00NYC Day 6 - BKLYN.<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=477226&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_477226"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BKLYN681.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_477226(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BKLYN681.flv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-BKLYN681.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_477226(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br /><br />During my 6th day in NYC, I spent some of my free time in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn.<br /><br />Williamsburg is a really cool community, but all of the new construction projects in the area will probably bring major changes in the coming years. The last time I was here was only this past February, and it already looks a lot different than I remember!<br /><br />Greenpoint is an interesting place, too. It's got a small town feel that complements neighboring Williamsburg nicely. I really like the fact that New York still has a lot of independent businesses, unlike Los Angeles's unending gallery of chains. I hope that doesn't change as time goes on.<br /><br />I'm really having a lot of fun here in New York, and I'm sad that I'll soon have to come back to Los Angeles. But, L.A. has its perks, too; you just can't beat L.A.'s weather. And it looks like I'll be leaving New York just as it's about to get COLD!pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-23229047174534669702007-11-06T22:09:00.000-08:002007-11-06T22:38:20.642-08:00NYC Day 4 - Private Event at Public<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=474999&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_474999"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay4PrivateEventAtPublic473.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_474999(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay4PrivateEventAtPublic473.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay4PrivateEventAtPublic473.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_474999(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br /><br /><a href="http://myspace.com/djjohnnyjuice">DJ Johnny Juice</a> and I performed at a private event celebrating <a href="http://public-nyc.com">Public Restaurant's</a> 4-year anniversary. Everything went really well; the crowd loved us (over 350 in attendance!)!<br /><br />I really like being in NYC. Maybe L.A. won't be home for much longer. Who knows? :P<br /><br />Shouts out to <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=56721662">ILLUS</a> for taking video!<br /><br />P.S. Don't worry: I'll probably stay in L.A. for a while. Even if I decide to move anywhere, it won't be any time in the immediate future. ;)pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-4880221735438827942007-11-06T08:52:00.000-08:002007-11-06T10:00:42.745-08:00NYC Days 2 & 3 - Rehearsals<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=473073&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_473073"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay23Rehearsals353.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_473073(); return false;"><img alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay23Rehearsals353.flv.jpg" title="Click to play" border="0" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-NYCDay23Rehearsals353.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_473073(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">First things first: DJ Johnny Juice is one of the greatest DJs that ever walked the face of the planet. </span><br /><br />Okay, now that we're all on the same page, let's move on to the rest of the story:<br /><br />I took the E train to Jamaica to meet up with <a href="http://myspace.com/djjohnnyjuice">DJ Johnny Juice</a>, so that he could drive us over to the studio to rehearse. Juice gave me a short geographic tour of Hip Hop as he drove us towards the studio - Linden Boulevard was the most interesting to me (you know how I love A Tribe Called Quest!).<br /><br />We get to the studio, and the first person Juice introduces me to is the legendary <a href="http://publicenemy.com/">Chuck D of Public Enemy</a>. I was so nervous that I could barely get myself to say "hello"! It was truly an awesome feeling to be in the same room with Hip Hop royalty.<br /><br />My friend <a href="http://americanmule.com/">Illus</a> also came by to hang out (he does the artwork for the <a href="http://americanmule.com/">Public Enemy comic book</a>) and it was a really cool sight to see him, Chuck D, and Juice talk about comics.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/1853543332_735836e38e.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/1853543332_735836e38e.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Juice had told me earlier that at a certain point in the day he would have take a break to record a <a href="http://www.mydigitalcontent.com/radio_shows.asp?id=40">radio show</a>. And sure enough, about an hour and a half into our rehearsal, Juice's co-hosts arrived: Hip Hop pioneer Tony Tone of the Cold Crush Brothers and Zulu DJ Outlaw!<br /><br />When I was working as manager of promotions at Basement Records, my boss Roc would always school me in Hip Hop history, and "The Cold Crush Brothers" was a key lesson that he liked to highlight. He would finish the conversation by saying, "You don't know the Cold Crush Brothers, homie!" Now, I can officially tell him that I do. Haha!<br /><br />The entire two days were an incredibly awesome experience: rehearsing with DJ Johnny Juice, meeting Chuck D, Tony Tone, and DJ Outlaw... It is an experience that I will never forget.<br /><br />But, the story doesn't end there. The rehearsals may be done, but we still have the actual event to do! All that is coming up next. :)pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-67578824060898921152007-11-05T01:35:00.000-08:002007-11-06T09:54:05.529-08:00NYC Day 1: LAX to JFK<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=471178&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_471178"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-Day1LAXToJFK947.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_471178(); return false;"><img alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-Day1LAXToJFK947.flv.jpg" title="Click to play" border="0" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-Day1LAXToJFK947.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_471178(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br /><br />I made it to NYC!<br /><br />All I can say is this: Virgin America is nice, son! Haha.<br /><br />As someone that usually hates flying, I must say that flying on Virgin America was a pleasant surprise. I sincerely hope that they maintain their high level of service and quality as they become more popular (because I'm sure they will!).<br /><br />Coincidentally, my friend Carmen and her sister Tere were headed for New York, too, so we decided to book ourselves on the same flight and hang out for a little in the city together before they went back to L.A. on the 4th.<br /><br />I love New York. I'm currently staying in Greenpoint, a couple blocks north of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This side of town is much more laid back than the craziness of Manhattan, but there's still plenty to do! I'm really feeling this place called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/YBA2Drv9Wm3MVay3LjyqbQ">Supercore</a>. If only we had more places like this in L.A.!<br /><br />But, let me stop rambling and focus on the important issue at hand: I'm here to work! There'll be plenty of time to have fun later, but right now I'm on the clock. I have a meeting and <a href="http://public-nyc.com/">venue/equipment check</a> scheduled, as well as rehearsals with the legendary <a href="http://myspace.com/djjohnnyjuice">DJ Johnny Juice</a>!<br /><br />Stay tuned. There's much more come. :)<br />pdpdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-63921118573082754102007-10-31T21:08:00.000-07:002007-11-13T18:38:19.062-08:00Train & Automobile. Plane is next!<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=463952&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_463952"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-TrainAutomobile622.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_463952(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-TrainAutomobile622.flv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-TrainAutomobile622.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_463952(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br /><br />In my last entry, I promised to post an update of what's been going on with me lately. So here it is: I'm going to New York! <br /><br />I'm headed to the city to work with the amazing <a href="http://myspace.com/djjohnnynuice">DJ Johnny Juice</a> and also to meet up with some friends in the music world (and maybe some friends in the new media world!). New York is a great city, and I'm very much looking forward to spending time there again.<br /><br />Oh yeah, thanks to the awesome people at <a href="http://noodlescar.com">Noodle Scar</a>, I'll be able to vlog my trip. Thanks, <a href="http://lanbui.com">Lan</a>!<br /><br />Back in Los Angeles, I'll be performing at the Whiskey A Go Go alongside <a href="http://myspace.com/inversehiphop">Inverse</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/tiron">Tiron</a>, and <a href="http://myspace.com/orenyoel">Oren Yoel</a> on November 26th, 2007. Make sure to come check it out, as everyone on the bill is truly incredible to watch!<br /><br />I've been spending a lot of time on the pre-production work for my album. The project is really coming together, and I plan on heading into the studio very soon. I'll be sure to post some teasers as soon as they're ready!<br /><br />There's still more news to tell, but I've got to get some sleep if I'm going to catch my flight in the morning on time (I haven't gotten more than 4 hours of sleep for the past two days!).<br /><br />Talk to you soon from NYC!<br />pd<br /><br />Music: "Step Forward" - <a href="http://myspace.com/radix">RADIx</a> feat. Paul Datehpdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-29423443500197684352007-10-26T01:59:00.000-07:002007-10-26T02:16:20.614-07:00so. many. things.There's so much going on lately that I haven't had much time to post!<br /><br />First things first: thanks to everyone that came to my recent show at Temple Bar! I had a great time making music with you all, and I look forward to seeing you again soon. :)<br /><br />I have a lot of news to tell, but not enough time to tell it! I promise to post a real entry within the next couple of days so that you'll all be up-to-date on all my latest developments.<br /><br />Check back soon.<br />pdpdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-65152753901632302672007-10-16T22:14:00.000-07:002007-10-16T22:35:32.453-07:00Vimby.com Launch Party Video.Check out my current feature on Vimby.com! :D<br /><br />If you like what you see, please help me get "Dugg" on Digg by clicking the button below:<br /><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/3ahyyh"><img src="http://vimby.com/images/btn_diggthis_big.gif"></a><br /><br /><embed src="http://vimby.com/swf/media/vVideoPlayerEmbed.swf" width="367" height="352" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" flashvars="p_nID=1651&p_nRegionID=&p_nCategoryID=4&embed=1" scale="showall" AllowScriptAccess="never" wmode="transparent"/></embed>pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-11301557649168783072007-10-16T20:21:00.000-07:002007-10-16T22:25:36.210-07:00The Birthday Song.I wrote this earlier today, and I wanted to share it with you. It's a rough recording, and the song itself is kind of unfinished, but I'm okay with that for now.<br /><center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007100301"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=436006&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script><div id="blip_movie_content_436006"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-TheBirthdaySong405.mp3" onclick="play_blip_movie_436006(); return false;"><img alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-TheBirthdaySong405.mp3.jpg" title="Click to play" border="0" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-TheBirthdaySong405.mp3" onclick="play_blip_movie_436006(); return false;">Click To Play</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A very happy birthday to each of you, whether today is your actual birthday or not! :)<br /></div></div> </center><br /><a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/88x31.png"/></a><br/>This work is licensed under a <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/">Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License</a>, so go ahead and download this song, and send to someone you care about on their birthday!<br /><br />[photo by <a href="http://vubui.com">Vu Bui</a>]pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-82536139662918987272007-10-06T19:05:00.000-07:002007-10-07T02:13:48.840-07:00I'm practicing... for you!<center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007082501"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=419825&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=489&player_height=345"></script><div id="blip_movie_content_419825"><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-ImPracticingForYou976.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_419825(); return false;"><img alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-ImPracticingForYou976.flv.jpg" title="Click to play" border="0" height="345" width="489" /></a><br /><a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Pauldateh-ImPracticingForYou976.flv" onclick="play_blip_movie_419825(); return false;">Click To Play</a></div> </center><br />Come join me at Temple Bar for my live show!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paul Dateh</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">performing live at Temple Bar</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, October 12th, 2007</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10pm</span><br /><br /><a href="http://templebarlive.com/">www.templebarlive.com</a> for info & directions<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And don't forget to RSVP for the </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://vimby.com/">Vimby.com</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> launch party happening on the 10th!</span> It's going to be an incredible event, and it's FREE! But it's "invite only", make sure to get your name on the guest list at <a href="http://going.com/vimby">www.going.com/vimby</a><br /><br />(Music featured in video is "Untitled" by <a href="http://myspace.com/orenyoel">Oren Yoel</a> and <a href="http://myspace.com/pauldateh">Paul Dateh</a>. All rights reserved -- until further notice.)pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-88029655078706434862007-10-05T00:17:00.000-07:002007-10-05T00:31:37.122-07:00"Do You Know the Times?"Random Find: UNIQLO's UNIQLOCK<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.uniqlo.jp/uniqlock/user/js/KuX0GAOyAspPlpBb.js"></script><br /><br />To promote their clothing line, UNIQLO has created a quirky flash-based clock that plays upbeat music while displaying short video clips. It's pretty freakin' fun to watch.pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-57022340069003723572007-09-28T18:26:00.000-07:002007-10-03T02:05:52.319-07:00Back to Music.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDw2bBHRo2U/Rv25WwDgmCI/AAAAAAAAAdY/YcRFg98c3-Q/s1600-h/templebar1012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDw2bBHRo2U/Rv25WwDgmCI/AAAAAAAAAdY/YcRFg98c3-Q/s200/templebar1012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115448552270632994" border="0" /></a>In my <a href="http://pauldateh.blogspot.com/2007/09/blogging-forward.html">previous blog entry</a>, I wrote about getting back to working on music, and October is the month that will get that plan underway.<br /><br />Here's a quick roundup of events that have been officially confirmed:<br /><br />* Wednesday, October 3rd @ <a href="http://flypoet.com/">FlyPoet Showcase</a> (The Savoy - Inglewood, California)<br />* Wednesday, October 10th @ <a href="http://vimby.com/">VIMBY.COM</a> Launch Party *Invite Only* (Safari Sam's - Hollywood, California)<br /><span>* Friday, October 12th @ </span><a href="http://templebarlive.com/">Temple Bar</a><span> (with </span><a href="http://www.slapbak.com/">Slapbak</a><span> - Santa Monica, California)</span><br /><br />As you may already know from my earlier entries, <a href="http://flypoet.com/">FlyPoet</a> is a great monthly arts showcase<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDw2bBHRo2U/Rv25fwDgmDI/AAAAAAAAAdg/CShcSRpP-Jg/s1600-h/vimby.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SDw2bBHRo2U/Rv25fwDgmDI/AAAAAAAAAdg/CShcSRpP-Jg/s200/vimby.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115448706889455666" border="0" /></a> that features extremely talented spoken word artists, musicians, dancers -- all narrated by the great performance artist <a href="http://www.nortonwisdom.com/">Norton Wisdom</a>. I'll be kicking off the event with some string and voice action, so come hang out!<br /><br /><a href="http://vimby.com/">VIMBY.COM (VideoInMyBackYard)</a> is a new video-driven site that focuses on youth culture and lifestyle. The site goes live on October 12th, and I'll be performing with <a href="http://myspace.com/inka_one">Inka One</a> at the launch party to help with the celebrations. Check out the <a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=18304967">video</a> from the recent screening event. I make a cameo! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vbXlzcGFjZXR2LmNvbS9pbmRleC5jZm0/ZnVzZWFjdGlvbj12aWRzLmluZGl2aWR1YWwmdmlkZW9pZD0xODMwNDk2Nw==">Vimby.com Industry Mixer Video</a><br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" allownetworking="all" data="http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf" height="386" width="480"><br /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never"><br /><param name="allowNetworking" value="all"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf"><br /><param name="flashvars" value="m=18304967&v=2&type=video"><br /></object><br /><br /><span>And last, but not least, I'm back at </span><a href="http://templebarlive.com/">Temple Bar</a><span>! I'm currently preparing to record an album, and the best place to work out arrangements of songs is in front of an audience. So, please come share this exciting experience with me as I fine-tune my material for the album! October 12th is the date. The time is 10:30pm. And make sure to tell them "</span><a href="http://myspace.com/pauldateh">Paul Dateh</a><span>" at the door! :D</span><br /><br />The plans for my album are starting to come into focus. I'm currently narrowing down my choices from things I've previously written, and I'm also in the process of writing new material. I'm looking very much forward to getting into the studio. That feeling you get when you step up to the microphone for the first take is priceless! Currently, the goal is to have the album ready for release early next year. w00t.<br /><br />There are more exciting things to come, but I can't talk about them just yet. Stay tuned!pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-71775274727873976472007-09-23T01:26:00.000-07:002007-09-23T02:24:19.089-07:00Blogging Forward.Although I couldn't be happier about last week's small victory against the "overzealous" and "incendiary" actions of Miri Ben-Ari's legal team (as admitted by Ms. Ben-Ari's own manager), I have decided to archive my blog entries that document the facts pertaining to this issue.<br /><br />I am a musician, and therefore music is my ultimate priority. I would very much like to put the events of the past week behind me and move forward to work on new and exciting music-related projects.<br /><br />However, I will be happy to release these archived posts to anyone that requests them for research purposes or educational use.<br /><br />I would like to sincerely thank everyone for offering such incredible support during this past week. I couldn't have done it without you!<br /><br />I look forward to making more music for you to enjoy.<br />pd<br /><br />P.S. Stay tuned! I have some exciting news to share with you all soon. :)pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531114953767533051.post-27866508455322823282007-09-10T16:39:00.000-07:002007-09-10T16:48:20.009-07:00photos from recent shoot.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=pauldateh%20portrait&w=54424623%40N00"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/1344002941_11e8f562c2.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I recently had a photo shoot done by the amazing <a href="http://vubui.com">Vu Bui</a>. Check out his <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=pauldateh%20portrait&w=54424623%40N00">photostream</a> on <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/vubui">Flickr</a> to see some really great shots he took!<br /><br />Also, check out <a href="http://noodlescar.com">Noodle Scar</a>, a great videoblog by Vu, Lan, and Bonny. I'm a special guest on <a href="http://noodlescar.com/daily/2007/09/10/music-paul-dateh-with-bonny-dancing/">today's episode</a>. :)<br /><br />In the meantime, I have a couple performances coming up (with more in the process of being confirmed!). Check out the show schedule on my <a href="http://myspace.com/pauldateh">MySpace profile</a> for all of the details.pdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15458321899665865683noreply@blogger.com3