by david usher on July 22, 2007 at 10:49 am

So ive decided to do some acoustic sessions that I hope will result in an acoustic album. Im going to try as much as possible to let you all in on the process. To do that im going to blog, podcast and video podcast the process of making the record. ill stream everything to the davidusher.com forum, myspace.com/davidushermusic, youtube etc. so you can read, hear and watch it wherever you like.
The way I think a record will be is usually not the way the story turns out. In my mind the album will be acoustic (ish) versions some of my favorite songs, black heart, the music, maybe a version of f train the way we do it live with the extended ‘we will may still get by” in 3 part harmony, a new song or 2, a cover?? I would love to know what you would like to hear.
I see it as something interesting to do as a bridge before the next studio record. I may only release it online or at show or on itunes?? We can talk about all of these things.
Anyways, its an idea I thought I would put out there. Im going ahead and start the process. The first thing I need to think about is the songs, it always starts there…

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From CvD — August 1, 2007 @ 8:13 pm

For what it’s worth … I’ve always liked the raw sound of an acoustic album that hasn’t been over edited and perfected. Always a fan of your music David, my favorite songs by you (and Moist) were the live versions. Nothihg more clearly drives the emotion to the listener as stripped down acousing and live music.

At any rate, my suggestions. Black Heart is at the top of my list along with, St. Lawrence River … might I put in a request for Machine Punch Through?

Namase …

From Graeme — August 15, 2007 @ 4:35 pm

Have been thinking about covers again. Staying in the “Only You” romantic zone, what about “Reason To Believe” by Rod Stewart? I can almost hear how that would sound. Or “The Killing of Georgie” or “I Don’t Want To Talk About It?” Both of those would be suitable, I think.

Graeme

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