DONE...almost...

Yesterday was a wild ride. At the beginning of the day I still had four songs to record. I had lost some files, but I was determined to finish recording all the songs before midnight. I did. In fact I did it in style...

About halfway through I started tweeting everything I was doing, step by step and when I got to the last song I decided to go LIVE and stream it...reality baby! It was a ton of fun explaining what I was doing and joking around with all the people who showed up like Monty Harper, Clark the Rock Guitarist, Greg Coony, Captain Jelly Bean and Vogal Joy...there were more, but these guys (and my cousin Tressa) really got into it.I think you can see all of it on my Ustream Channel .

Today I am doing a little remixing, mastering, graphic tweaks and uploading the rest of my CDs to my manufacturing company. If all goes as usual, all 12 CDs will be ready to purchase as REAL PHYSICAL CDs before Tuesday January 1, 2013.

SIDEBAR; the next time I get depressed (yes, I do from time to time) because I think I have no friends (I really think that a lot), I have to look at this CD cover and shut up.

Here is the latest (probably NOT final CD cover...can you see what's new?...

I'm still adding people to the last CD cover. Since not all of the folks that helped me with tracks appeared on the last CD, I thought that they should still be represented here. But I am having a heck of a time remembering everyone that jumped in, some folks have no photos I can find. Bummer. Maybe those people are there but standing so far back they are lost in the shadows? Yes! That is my story and I will stick to it!

Look at that thing; country, bluegrass, jazz, African,  hard rock, pop, folk, classic rock, blues, alternative, singer-songwriter, Christian, computer, IOS, prog and children music makers from all over the globe. How cool is that? I probably missed a few styles sorry.

OK how about a really FUN song to take us out today, huh? This is a song that my wife and I have been doing for years in pop bands, I really wanted to do one or two more great songs for the girls. I added "Swimming with Dolphins" and this little gem (with new lyrics when needed) called (nobody barf...) "Barbie Girl". I'm Ken. See ya later...

So Let Me Introduce to You...

I have five members of my musical family and 3 new songs to introduce to you today...

My 16 year old son Wil Grisack (ALA Pod Persin), my 13 year old daughter Taelor Grisack and Monty Harper (good friend and co-writer), Dave Kinnoin (recently acquired big brother and song wizard) and Clark Colburn (rock guitarist). All three of these people are very important to the last few songs of CD #11, "Another Bunch of Electric Bananas".

The last three songs of the CD are done, at least my part, Monty is still working on a few things...but more in that later.

I have a great time recording the last three songs, each for a very different reason. Let me explain...

1. Bing, Bang Boom - a song about my daughter by Dave Kinnoin. The best part about this one was having Taelor play the drums on the track. She did a FANTASTIC job. we set up in the living room and did it after school. You can hear it for yourself...

2. Mario Overworld Theme - OK, this is a gas. My son Wil has been drumming with me for many, many years. He recently recorded two solo CDs under the name POD PERSIN. It's all instrumental gamer music, very cool...he plays everything mostly on an iPod! Anyway, he was recording the Mario game theme for his CD and asked if I wanted to use it on my CD. I said yes and added some guitar and then asked my new favorite guitar player Clark Colborn to do a wild melody to spice and rock it up. Between the three of use I think we have a winner! Check it out (share too!)

3. I Go Bananas for Bananas - This was the first song I picked for this CD and ironically it's the last one I am recording. I planned to record it last night so that I could get a good jump on CD 12 today, but I haven't been feeling well so I decided to finish this one today and start CD #12 later today after my celebration nap, or tomorrow. I don't have a track to play for you right now as Monty is adding his voice and some effects. so you just have to wait until tomorrow. Anyway, for the most part I am done with CD #11, only 12 days left to finish before the deadline. Please share this with as many people as possible and try to get an exciting buzz as I near the wire!