So, I recently bought some new tennis shoes so I wouldn't trip over the huge flap where my treads are completely detached from the fabric/shoe. I really like what I bought... Awesome arch support, cool look, very breathable, and lightweight. With new shoes always comes a new attitude. It's like a complete break in life. It's the moment you realize that change is necessary, that you are lucky to be able to afford and have the luxury/ability to venture out and purchase new shoes whenever you want or need. It's honestly such a good feeling. Now I can work out, run, play tennis, or throw the frisbee with more comfort, ease, and support!
Change is a part of every day life for us as human beings. It's amazing. We live, learn, and adapt to whatever situations are thrown into our lives. We are truly amazing creatures, and the complexities of our make up are truly summed up in our abilities. My entire life has changed recently. Upon my signing with LC Music Management in Nashville, TN, I've become a career singer-songwriter. FINALLY! Hell yea! Life if great! The money will be coming in soon, but for now, it's all work. I don't mind that though, cause the work is with something that I love to do. It's been a crazy trip! I've been going back and forth between home and Nashville, TN. It's such a weird feeling to finally almost be exactly where I've been dreaming for so long. I'm not there yet, but, I'm closer than ever, and I feel I've jumped 20 steps in a matter of weeks, the same 20 steps that take other people 10 years to reach. I'm so lucky and excited, nervous too. But this is my new life, and I honestly can't wait to be touring and performing my heart on stage.
Life is amazing when you make your dreams your reality, stick true to yourself, endure tons of struggle, strife, and trial and error, and work hard. Never give up folks, never.
God has blessed me, and now I'm going to give back to the world what God has given me. I'm one lucky man. I thank God every day for the people in my life and the spot in which I'm standing. It's surreal. But it won't completely hit me until I'm on tour... that I can guarantee. But man, I sure can't wait!
God Bless, and thanks for keeping up with me! I will be posting soon with updates and show dates!
Thanks so much everybody!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Things Are Looking Up Today.
So my solo work is finally starting to take off and shape to a great mold. Things are definitely looking up today. I am about to sign with a management company in Nashville, LC Music Management. From here, things are going to skyrocket. There are certain things in the works right now that are going to be AWESOME. Eric Paul is going to be a household name VERY soon.
I'm so excited. Everything I've been working towards is finally about to pay off. Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to have to bust my ass, but this means I will be doing music FULL TIME, and loving EVERY minute of it. It's so amazing. I'm just still trying to gather myself after all of this. I can't believe I've made it to this point... the point where all I have to worry about is writing songs and playing out live. Oh - also going to photo shoots, video shoots, and the studio to record, of course, :)
Well, this is really all I wanted to update you on...
OH - my newest single, "Bring You Home" is available to download for FREE or you can buy it by naming your own price! It's a pretty cool concept. I'd really, REALLY appreciate it if you would check it out, download it-( I don't care if you do it for free or pay), and then spread the word to your friends and family about it. If there is one thing I would ever ask of you, it's to spread the word about Eric Paul. I really appreciate all of your help, love, and support.
I will be posting soon with more details on my career developments now that it's taking off!
Thank you for everything, and I hope you have a stellar week!
I'm so excited. Everything I've been working towards is finally about to pay off. Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to have to bust my ass, but this means I will be doing music FULL TIME, and loving EVERY minute of it. It's so amazing. I'm just still trying to gather myself after all of this. I can't believe I've made it to this point... the point where all I have to worry about is writing songs and playing out live. Oh - also going to photo shoots, video shoots, and the studio to record, of course, :)
Well, this is really all I wanted to update you on...
OH - my newest single, "Bring You Home" is available to download for FREE or you can buy it by naming your own price! It's a pretty cool concept. I'd really, REALLY appreciate it if you would check it out, download it-( I don't care if you do it for free or pay), and then spread the word to your friends and family about it. If there is one thing I would ever ask of you, it's to spread the word about Eric Paul. I really appreciate all of your help, love, and support.
I will be posting soon with more details on my career developments now that it's taking off!
Thank you for everything, and I hope you have a stellar week!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Not Your Average Sunny Afternoon
Ahhh, what a pleasant Monday afternoon. Not gonna lie, this breeze is phenomenal. I can't ask for anything more enjoyable at the moment. Well, that's a lie, I would love to be on a stage playing in front of hundreds or thousands of people... that would be more enjoyable, BUT- I'll definitely take this awesome day.
I have been shown a new direction: solely music. I've been through some things lately that have pointed me in the direction of pursuing music and only music. I've got some amazing contacts and an awesome band, but also some great solo music and have played some successful solo gigs. I was given this talent and love for music for a purpose, it would be a shame to waste it and not spread my love and passion for this indescribable artistic form of human expression to the world and the ears of the willing. So, I'm really really pressing the same avenues I have maintained, yet before it was in a much slower fashion. I'm stepping my game up. No excuses, and no backing down. This is the dream I've kept so close to my heart for the past 17 years. I will not fail.
The one thing that has frustrated me with the mainstream music today is the lack of art or lack of creativity. Yes, rappers say some hilarious lines that they've come up with, which are quirky, and creative in wordage, but the music and subject matter is completely the same. I feel the mainstream industry uses a cookie-cutter formula and focuses too much on profit, instead of the art. Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and arguably the 90s, the money supported the artist. But now, the artist supports the money. Labels are just wanting to make a quick and large profit. They are business men leading an artistic industry. I completely understand the need for business-minded individuals in the industry, don't get me wrong. I respect most of them, too. But the artists can't let them forget what this industry is about: the music.
This is why I love the Foo Fighters. They are a prime example of dudes who maintained and progressed in their own sound, reaching bounds in a natural evolution that is uniquely the Foo Fighters. They haven't tried to write songs that cater to what sells in the industry, they just write, record, and put their sound out there. It was amazing to see someone like them receive the 5 Grammy's they did in an industry of art that has completely lost its heart and soul. That was epic if you ask me.
What really gets to me as well, but also makes me admire and gain more respect, is that some of these pop artists are truly gifted in their songwriting, production, and instrument talents and skills. Lady Gaga, for example, crushes it with her piano skills, as well as her vocal abilities and songwriting dominance. As much as I can't stand Disney-groomed stars, Nick Jonas actually has phenomenal guitar abilities, as well as other instrument talents. He can also write really great material. These are just a couple of examples.
I want to also throw this into the rant I'm giving you: Justin Timberlake is bad ass, PERIOD. His style of "Pop" is actually really unique if you listen to it and then listen to all other Pop. He writes and co-produces his own material. He also can play guitar, piano, and obviously sings damn well. But, I've listened to everything he does, and it's phenomenal how much intricacy and instrumentation he includes in his music. It is a truly musical pop-style, if you ask me, and I feel he deserves way more credit than the majority of pop stars out there.
Lastly, on my rant, I completely support and understand if those who are part of the cookie-cutter industry truly love doing exactly that. I get it. If that's what they want, then more power to them. And I still find most to be talented performers. Most, not all, have good voices, and can dance like no other. And I just want you to know that the folks that fall under the same type of Pop/R&B as Usher, I don't include them too much in the cookie-cutter industry. In other words, there are still those who are in the "Pop" realm that are actually being creative, talented, and unique in their "Pop" sound.
All in all, the music industry has lost its heart and soul, but I understand those who love what their doing, and I appreciate the people who in that industry are still being creative and unique... maintaining some form of art.
So - with this being said, I'm pushing my music in an industry that may not receive it so well. But I'm okay with that. I'm still wanting to do what I do, and I know there are people out their who will appreciate and support it, morally and financially.
So this is my statement of freedom and hope. Here's to Eric Paul making it. Here's to my success and happiness. Here's to passion and love. Here's to the music.
I have been shown a new direction: solely music. I've been through some things lately that have pointed me in the direction of pursuing music and only music. I've got some amazing contacts and an awesome band, but also some great solo music and have played some successful solo gigs. I was given this talent and love for music for a purpose, it would be a shame to waste it and not spread my love and passion for this indescribable artistic form of human expression to the world and the ears of the willing. So, I'm really really pressing the same avenues I have maintained, yet before it was in a much slower fashion. I'm stepping my game up. No excuses, and no backing down. This is the dream I've kept so close to my heart for the past 17 years. I will not fail.
The one thing that has frustrated me with the mainstream music today is the lack of art or lack of creativity. Yes, rappers say some hilarious lines that they've come up with, which are quirky, and creative in wordage, but the music and subject matter is completely the same. I feel the mainstream industry uses a cookie-cutter formula and focuses too much on profit, instead of the art. Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and arguably the 90s, the money supported the artist. But now, the artist supports the money. Labels are just wanting to make a quick and large profit. They are business men leading an artistic industry. I completely understand the need for business-minded individuals in the industry, don't get me wrong. I respect most of them, too. But the artists can't let them forget what this industry is about: the music.
This is why I love the Foo Fighters. They are a prime example of dudes who maintained and progressed in their own sound, reaching bounds in a natural evolution that is uniquely the Foo Fighters. They haven't tried to write songs that cater to what sells in the industry, they just write, record, and put their sound out there. It was amazing to see someone like them receive the 5 Grammy's they did in an industry of art that has completely lost its heart and soul. That was epic if you ask me.
What really gets to me as well, but also makes me admire and gain more respect, is that some of these pop artists are truly gifted in their songwriting, production, and instrument talents and skills. Lady Gaga, for example, crushes it with her piano skills, as well as her vocal abilities and songwriting dominance. As much as I can't stand Disney-groomed stars, Nick Jonas actually has phenomenal guitar abilities, as well as other instrument talents. He can also write really great material. These are just a couple of examples.
I want to also throw this into the rant I'm giving you: Justin Timberlake is bad ass, PERIOD. His style of "Pop" is actually really unique if you listen to it and then listen to all other Pop. He writes and co-produces his own material. He also can play guitar, piano, and obviously sings damn well. But, I've listened to everything he does, and it's phenomenal how much intricacy and instrumentation he includes in his music. It is a truly musical pop-style, if you ask me, and I feel he deserves way more credit than the majority of pop stars out there.
Lastly, on my rant, I completely support and understand if those who are part of the cookie-cutter industry truly love doing exactly that. I get it. If that's what they want, then more power to them. And I still find most to be talented performers. Most, not all, have good voices, and can dance like no other. And I just want you to know that the folks that fall under the same type of Pop/R&B as Usher, I don't include them too much in the cookie-cutter industry. In other words, there are still those who are in the "Pop" realm that are actually being creative, talented, and unique in their "Pop" sound.
All in all, the music industry has lost its heart and soul, but I understand those who love what their doing, and I appreciate the people who in that industry are still being creative and unique... maintaining some form of art.
So - with this being said, I'm pushing my music in an industry that may not receive it so well. But I'm okay with that. I'm still wanting to do what I do, and I know there are people out their who will appreciate and support it, morally and financially.
So this is my statement of freedom and hope. Here's to Eric Paul making it. Here's to my success and happiness. Here's to passion and love. Here's to the music.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Late Night in a New City
Hey guys! Sorry I haven't written in a while... been VERY busy.
I just wanted to shoot my update to ya'll. I've moved now, to North Canton, OH. I have a full-time job, but more importantly, I have more time and freedom to put towards my music career. Yes, that's right, full-time job but MORE time and MORE freedom to focus on my music. Funny how that works out, eh?!
Anyway, I've been playing a couple shows and a couple open mic nights and finding great success in the Akron/Canton area. People seem to be WAAAAY more receptive to live, original music up here than they do in Dayton. No offense to my home town- shout out to the DYT! But I feel this move is the best 'next step' I've taken to make things happen for myself. I'm pushing hard, and believe me, I'm NOT giving up.
My band, OneSecond, is still together, and will always remain. We've been through our ups and downs, but who hasn't in any relationship? Cause that's what a band is- a relationship with common interests, like music, styles of music, personalities, etc... But we are going to stay together. My goal with this move is to expand my sound, but also expand OneSecond's sound. I've already began networking and making some way up here. I feel I will have OneSecond booked in the Akron/Canton area in the next two months.
All in all, everything seems to make sense now. I'm so excited. Now... time for bed, gotta get up at 7AM. Stay tuned guys, more detailed posts to come now that I've got Internet! HAHAHA. Thank you so much for your support, and I love you all. I wouldn't be able to do this music career without you.
I just wanted to shoot my update to ya'll. I've moved now, to North Canton, OH. I have a full-time job, but more importantly, I have more time and freedom to put towards my music career. Yes, that's right, full-time job but MORE time and MORE freedom to focus on my music. Funny how that works out, eh?!
Anyway, I've been playing a couple shows and a couple open mic nights and finding great success in the Akron/Canton area. People seem to be WAAAAY more receptive to live, original music up here than they do in Dayton. No offense to my home town- shout out to the DYT! But I feel this move is the best 'next step' I've taken to make things happen for myself. I'm pushing hard, and believe me, I'm NOT giving up.
My band, OneSecond, is still together, and will always remain. We've been through our ups and downs, but who hasn't in any relationship? Cause that's what a band is- a relationship with common interests, like music, styles of music, personalities, etc... But we are going to stay together. My goal with this move is to expand my sound, but also expand OneSecond's sound. I've already began networking and making some way up here. I feel I will have OneSecond booked in the Akron/Canton area in the next two months.
All in all, everything seems to make sense now. I'm so excited. Now... time for bed, gotta get up at 7AM. Stay tuned guys, more detailed posts to come now that I've got Internet! HAHAHA. Thank you so much for your support, and I love you all. I wouldn't be able to do this music career without you.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Latest Thoughts
Ahhhh, here I sit two hours before a Skype interview for a very awesome job opportunity, and I'm realizing that it's been quite a long time since I've really posted something on my blog. As I type this out, I've got "Supernatural" on the boob-tube, and nothing but time on my hands.
So I just released my first digital song ever, and not just that, but my first solo digital song ever. The song, "Come On Now," is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Mp3, Emusic, Tradebit, Last.fm, iHeartRadio, Rumblefish, Nokia, GreatIndieMusic, Zune, Myspace Music, MediaNet, and Simfy. It's pretty crazy to think this song that was created, written, recorded, produced, and mixed by me is available worldwide! This is new for me, but also very exciting. I'm so stoked about this opportunity and capability to be able to release music digitally as an independent singer/songwriter. It's almost surreal, regardless of the amount of hype or purchases that are made, I'm rather proud of myself, haha.
The song is actually the first track on my new EP that is about to be released, titled "Latest Thoughts." It's an 8 track EP that I have been recording and mixing for the past 2-3 months and I'm really, really excited about its release. I'm going to sell it for as affordable a price that I can. I don't want it to be too expensive, but I still want to recover my cost for digital distribution. Anyway, the EP has 1 instrumental, and 7 songs on which I sing. It's pretty fun! The songs themselves were written completely from my heart and soul. They are a glimpse of what's going on in my life, head, and heart. It's awesome. I'm so proud of my accomplishments as a human being, and as an independent singer/songwriter who is just trying to make his way through this world following a true passion.
Anyway, it looks like it's time to shower and get ready for the day!
Before I part from the computer, I just need to say, thank you... thank you to everyone- friends, family, and new fans, for following and supporting me in my pursuit of my passion. Thank you for the love, the shout-outs, the purchases, the words of wisdom, the words of encouragement, and everything else you've done. I wouldn't be able to do what I do without you. Thank you. I promise to spend a lifetime of music with you.
So I just released my first digital song ever, and not just that, but my first solo digital song ever. The song, "Come On Now," is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Mp3, Emusic, Tradebit, Last.fm, iHeartRadio, Rumblefish, Nokia, GreatIndieMusic, Zune, Myspace Music, MediaNet, and Simfy. It's pretty crazy to think this song that was created, written, recorded, produced, and mixed by me is available worldwide! This is new for me, but also very exciting. I'm so stoked about this opportunity and capability to be able to release music digitally as an independent singer/songwriter. It's almost surreal, regardless of the amount of hype or purchases that are made, I'm rather proud of myself, haha.
The song is actually the first track on my new EP that is about to be released, titled "Latest Thoughts." It's an 8 track EP that I have been recording and mixing for the past 2-3 months and I'm really, really excited about its release. I'm going to sell it for as affordable a price that I can. I don't want it to be too expensive, but I still want to recover my cost for digital distribution. Anyway, the EP has 1 instrumental, and 7 songs on which I sing. It's pretty fun! The songs themselves were written completely from my heart and soul. They are a glimpse of what's going on in my life, head, and heart. It's awesome. I'm so proud of my accomplishments as a human being, and as an independent singer/songwriter who is just trying to make his way through this world following a true passion.
Anyway, it looks like it's time to shower and get ready for the day!
Before I part from the computer, I just need to say, thank you... thank you to everyone- friends, family, and new fans, for following and supporting me in my pursuit of my passion. Thank you for the love, the shout-outs, the purchases, the words of wisdom, the words of encouragement, and everything else you've done. I wouldn't be able to do what I do without you. Thank you. I promise to spend a lifetime of music with you.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
New Single, "Come On Now" Releasing 3.16.12!!!
Soooo, I'm pretty stoked!
My newest solo single, "Come On Now" is releasing THIS FRIDAY the 16th of March!!! It's a digital release, and will be available at all major digital music outlets! Check iTunes, Amazon Music, or Spotify!
I ask you to take just 5 min to purchase and download this $0.99 song, it'll be worth your time! I'm so proud of myself. Everything was recorded and mixed by me with the help of GarageBand, and I'm actually really happy with how it's turning out! If you enjoy this tune, then it'll be worth your time to purchase the entire 8 song EP titled, "Latest Thoughts," which will be released by April/May.
Thank you so much for your support and love folks! It's been awesome! And I promise to give you a lifetime of my heart and soul through my music.
My newest solo single, "Come On Now" is releasing THIS FRIDAY the 16th of March!!! It's a digital release, and will be available at all major digital music outlets! Check iTunes, Amazon Music, or Spotify!
I ask you to take just 5 min to purchase and download this $0.99 song, it'll be worth your time! I'm so proud of myself. Everything was recorded and mixed by me with the help of GarageBand, and I'm actually really happy with how it's turning out! If you enjoy this tune, then it'll be worth your time to purchase the entire 8 song EP titled, "Latest Thoughts," which will be released by April/May.
Thank you so much for your support and love folks! It's been awesome! And I promise to give you a lifetime of my heart and soul through my music.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
All The Hard Work
All my hard work is about to pay off. It's nice. I've been tirelessly working in this studio and pushing to perfect the songs I'm recording, and now finally, I've got a final single to release!
Look for the new single to be available on iTunes in the beginning weeks of March! I'll be promoting it and making it easier for you to purchase it. Anyway, the single for my EP "Latest Thoughts" is titled "Come On Now," and it's something I'm very excited about!
The single will be $0.99, and I promise it's worth every penny. I'm putting a lot into this.
Sorry this post is so short, but, I gotta get back to work!
Thanks so much for all the love and support, and I'll definitely be posting on here about more in-depth feelings and thoughts soon!
Until then, keep it real guys.
Look for the new single to be available on iTunes in the beginning weeks of March! I'll be promoting it and making it easier for you to purchase it. Anyway, the single for my EP "Latest Thoughts" is titled "Come On Now," and it's something I'm very excited about!
The single will be $0.99, and I promise it's worth every penny. I'm putting a lot into this.
Sorry this post is so short, but, I gotta get back to work!
Thanks so much for all the love and support, and I'll definitely be posting on here about more in-depth feelings and thoughts soon!
Until then, keep it real guys.
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