Author Topic: Update: my new CD coming soon - NOW AVAILABLE! (Read 6292 times)

mrjazzguitar · « **on:** March 20, 2011, 11:20:18 AM »

UPDATE: new promo video just released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j40svNlExgU

UPDATE: I am thrilled to announce that my CD, The Desert and the City, has just been released!

The CD is available for purchase on my website, www.mikerood.com, and on CDBaby. It is also available for digital download on iTunes, Amazon, etc.

Be sure to check out the samples from the album, and watch the promo video HERE on YouTube. Feel free to leave a comment on the YouTube page

Also, I will be uploading all the scores to the music from the CD to my website, where they can be downloaded for free!

Everyone involved in the making of this CD did absolutely amazing work, and I am very proud of the final product.

I hope you enjoy listening to the music as much as I enjoy playing it!

kirbywelch92 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2011, 12:34:08 PM »

Sounds fantastic, I really enjoyed the slow jam section at the end of the undeniable sample.

That's also insane that you got to study and play with John Patitucci, I'm extremely jealous. Jazz is something I've always wanted to play on guitar, but I don't have the slightest clue where to start.

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2011, 01:47:11 PM »

Quote from: kirbywelch92 on March 20, 2011, 12:34:08 PM

Sounds fantastic, I really enjoyed the slow jam section at the end of the undeniable sample.

That's also insane that you got to study and play with John Patitucci, I'm extremely jealous. Jazz is something I've always wanted to play on guitar, but I don't have the slightest clue where to start.

thanks man! patitucci is actually writing the liner notes for the CD -- we're getting ready to print the record in the next few days

TheMadgician · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2011, 01:59:56 PM »

This is kinda the shit. Pretty sure I'm buying this when it drops. Kudos, man.

dongringo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:05:16 PM »

Love your sound. I'll certainly be getting this when it's released. Who's on sax? He reminds me of a cross between Michael Brecker and Bob Berg.

Elsydeon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:10:36 PM »

Yo Mike, the website looks awesome and the music is of course great. I've always loved the music you made, be sure to let me know if your ever around CT. Good to hear from you again man

TheMadgician · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:13:51 PM »

If you ever play Northern New York, I'm in.

antigoon · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:28:46 PM »

Glad to hear you're doing well for yourself.

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:21:16 PM »

Quote from: dongringo on March 20, 2011, 04:05:16 PM

Love your sound. I'll certainly be getting this when it's released. Who's on sax? He reminds me of a cross between Michael Brecker and Bob Berg.

thanks man -- his name is Mike Bjella, he was my roommate in Brooklyn for a year. He's also really into Warne Marsh and Chris Cheek.

Quote from: Elsydeon on March 20, 2011, 04:10:36 PM

Yo Mike, the website looks awesome and the music is of course great. I've always loved the music you made, be sure to let me know if your ever around CT. Good to hear from you again man

thanks Brian! we'll probably be doing some hits in CT -- will let you know!

ThroughHerEyesDude6 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:26:08 PM »

Your music had made me so chill. I am so glad I saw your website. If you ever head out to the Midwest I gotta check out your set.

+1 Fan.

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2011, 09:47:06 AM »

question:

when I'm writing the title should it be:
The Desert and the City
or
The Desert and The City

the first is probably correct, but the 2nd looks better -- what do you think?

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:09:06 AM »

I think the first looks better.

dongringo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:23:19 PM »

The Desert and the City

Chino · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:27:09 PM »

Awesome stuff man. I like it a lot. How did you end up hooking up with Patitucci?

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2011, 09:01:43 PM »

Quote from: Chino on March 21, 2011, 06:27:09 PM

Awesome stuff man. I like it a lot. How did you end up hooking up with Patitucci?

my dad is a violininist and played on a few of John's records -- I studied with him a bit, and the rest is history. john was a big influence on me, especially compositionally, so I asked him to do the notes, and he was down

ThroughHerEyesDude6 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:37:00 PM »

I'm for the first one. It's grammatically correct.

SPNKr · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2011, 05:16:56 AM »

I'm looking forward to hearing your album, Mike, in full!

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:08:08 PM »

Just put the album preview onto youtube. Real promo video with interviews/studio footage coming soon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EjG3kPgG5k

SPNKr · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:13:03 PM »

^I've got nothing to listen to right now, so I've got this playing. Thanks

Sounds great.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:27:39 PM »

Amazing stuff, man. Congratulations.

SPNKr · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2011, 10:27:54 PM »

It's April now and I'm anticipating the release of the album.

Rina · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:51:53 AM »

Quote from: mrjazzguitar on March 21, 2011, 09:47:06 AM

question:

when I'm writing the title should it be:
The Desert and the City
or
The Desert and The City

the first is probably correct, but the 2nd looks better -- what do you think?

Actually the first looks better. Not sure why, but it makes the "City" pop.

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:02:25 PM »

UPDATE: new promo video just released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j40svNlExgU

SPNKr · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:12:31 PM »

Nice! Thanks for talking about some of the tracks

So do you (or would you) call your band The Mike Rood Communion or just Mike Rood Communion?

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:28:43 PM »

Quote from: SPNKr on April 04, 2011, 11:12:31 PM

Nice! Thanks for talking about some of the tracks
So do you (or would you) call your band The Mike Rood Communion or just Mike Rood Communion?

we're THE Mike Rood Communion -- with all those imposters out there I gotta make it clear we're the real deal haha

SPNKr · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:30:08 PM »

Quote from: mrjazzguitar on April 04, 2011, 11:28:43 PM

Quote from: SPNKr on April 04, 2011, 11:12:31 PM
Nice! Thanks for talking about some of the tracks
So do you (or would you) call your band The Mike Rood Communion or just Mike Rood Communion?

we're THE Mike Rood Communion -- with all those imposters out there I gotta make it clear we're the real deal haha

Well, fantastic! Can't wait to hear your album.

SPNKr · « **Reply #26 on:** April 11, 2011, 06:56:40 PM »

Dude, how do I go about purchasing the album?! It's the 12th and I just remembered the released date.

SPNKr · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2011, 11:45:58 PM »

Mike, you'll never guess who I showed your music/website to!

Edit: Awwwwwesome, I just bought the CD and at $15 that's pretty good

.

ThroughHerEyesDude6 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:30:11 PM »

Just got your email, and bought it within 5 minutes of opening it. Looking forward to having my mind blown!

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #29 on:** April 16, 2011, 11:47:32 AM »

Quote from: ThroughHerEyesDude6 on April 14, 2011, 09:30:11 PM

Just got your email, and bought it within 5 minutes of opening it. Looking forward to having my mind blown!

just got your email, too -- thank you to everyone who has purchased it so far.. they've all been shipped and should be in your hands soon!

SPNKr · « **Reply #30 on:** April 20, 2011, 04:56:16 AM »

It arrived today! 7 day delivery I think and I live in the Land Downunder so that's a really good delivery speed

Now. The album! I believe I'm the first DTFer to hear (or at least) report that I've listened to it. It's very good and is one of the best albums so far of 2011 for sure. I'll be listening to it throughout the week.
The Desert And The City, Atonement, The Gate, The Reckoning, Undeniable, and Dark Star are my favourites so far. Sounds excellent on headphones btw.
Congratulations on putting out an awesome debut, Mike!

ThroughHerEyesDude, you're going to love it.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:06:22 AM »

Quote from: mrjazzguitar on April 04, 2011, 11:02:25 PM

UPDATE: new promo video just released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j40svNlExgU

Cool video and congrats on the record but shit that hiss was annoying when you were talking.

mrjazzguitar · « **Reply #32 on:** April 20, 2011, 09:59:52 AM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on April 20, 2011, 09:06:22 AM

Quote from: mrjazzguitar on April 04, 2011, 11:02:25 PM
UPDATE: new promo video just released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j40svNlExgU

Cool video and congrats on the record but shit that hiss was annoying when you were talking.

oh I know -- we made the video in a real hurry and didn't realize the mic wasn't hot enough until later (recorded in a photo camera on video mode).

the CD, on the other hand, is of the highest quality -- we didn't rush that!

Quote from: SPNKr on April 20, 2011, 04:56:16 AM

It arrived today! 7 day delivery I think and I live in the Land Downunder so that's a really good delivery speed

Now. The album! I believe I'm the first DTFer to hear (or at least) report that I've listened to it. It's very good and is one of the best albums so far of 2011 for sure. I'll be listening to it throughout the week.
The Desert And The City, Atonement, The Gate, The Reckoning, Undeniable, and Dark Star are my favourites so far. Sounds excellent on headphones btw.
Congratulations on putting out an awesome debut, Mike!

ThroughHerEyesDude, you're going to love it.

so glad you're digging it man! 75% of the record is your favorite - thats pretty good

i think my DT influence came out strongest in a few of those songs (The Gate, The Reckoning, Dark Star)

just out of curiousity, what are the headphone you are using?

SPNKr · « **Reply #33 on:** April 20, 2011, 10:10:39 PM »

Shure SRH240 closed backs. I'm a serious music listener so they're great for me and they're not so expensive. I'll be listening to the album tonight on my speakers.

Quote from: mrjazzguitar on April 20, 2011, 09:59:52 AM

Quote from: ReaperKK on April 20, 2011, 09:06:22 AM
Quote from: mrjazzguitar on April 04, 2011, 11:02:25 PM
UPDATE: new promo video just released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j40svNlExgU

Cool video and congrats on the record but shit that hiss was annoying when you were talking.

oh I know -- we made the video in a real hurry and didn't realize the mic wasn't hot enough until later (recorded in a photo camera on video mode).

the CD, on the other hand, is of the highest quality -- we didn't rush that!

Oh that explains it

. But yeah, you have his word that the CD's of the highest quality.

ThroughHerEyesDude6 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 21, 2011, 06:40:37 PM »

Quote from: SPNKr on April 20, 2011, 04:56:16 AM

It arrived today! 7 day delivery I think and I live in the Land Downunder so that's a really good delivery speed

Now. The album! I believe I'm the first DTFer to hear (or at least) report that I've listened to it. It's very good and is one of the best albums so far of 2011 for sure. I'll be listening to it throughout the week.
The Desert And The City, Atonement, The Gate, The Reckoning, Undeniable, and Dark Star are my favourites so far. Sounds excellent on headphones btw.
Congratulations on putting out an awesome debut, Mike!

ThroughHerEyesDude, you're going to love it.

And I do...

Already contender for best album of the year for me.

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Author Topic: Update: my new CD coming soon - NOW AVAILABLE! (Read 6292 times)