Bandcamp

So this is my routine, creating new tunes, breathing life into them. At last, but not least, bandcamp is always on my list of spreading my song around the globe.

The Fly On The Wall Routine

Sent away to the shops!

Yep! As you can see, officially 9 may 2018. AMAdea, who handles the distribution, notes:
"It takes from 3 weeks minimum, to 7 weeks maximum to get it up and selling, once you've given us ALL the info we need. (Usually 4 weeks) Once we send it to them, it's out of our hands and they do what they can to get it imported and active in their service. We push them to get it added as soon as possible, and they always do it as soon as they can."

Proof. Can I get a witness?

I'm glad. At first I was worried that something wasn't right. OMG western problems.

Done it again. Worked like a dog. I've finally decided to send my fresh babies away. Why? Because I like them too much!
Yes, I've got a good, strong feeling about these songs. More than ever I took special care to every aspect of the production process (inspiration, songwriting, playing, recording, mixing, mastering).
I think these tunes are a upbeat, sinister, melancholic, desperate but overall fun and groovy bunch, just like me. Ok, sometimes.

After a long, long ping-pong process (the details) of mixing and mastering that is. That was a very intense 3 months period, but I'm glad I didn't overrush things. These songs needed some breathing and I needed some distance from them once in a while. But now it's time I let you enjoy my new grooves.

Well on the distribution side, that will be taken care of by AMAdea (after approval) and it will take about 3 or 4 weeks to hear the album on Spotify and the like. There are so many streaming sites today, so take your pick.

I'll send a few free download links (Bandcamp) to a few of my supporters too, so maybe a few reviews will come up before the official release in may.
Watch this site for more details, news about the design, covers, promo and tell me..what about a title and.... Soon, stay stuned. Promo coming at ya!

Show us your new work!

Voila!
It has just been confirmed that the album is in the distribution process. It takes approximately 4 weeks to appear online, but keep a close watch, some online services are very quick. now i'm gonna take a breeeeeaaak.
 

Proof! Distribution date confirmed

No pressure. Fingers crossed, legs spread. In the meantime I'll keep you updated if there's any change and as I'm working on some visuals, that tasty promo is on its way too. So now you know.
Now let's see where you have to look at this year and the rest of your life.


The artwork.

The original "selfie" pictures have been chosen from some amateurish mobile phone footage, filmed in the bathroom by yours truly. No. 3 became my ultimate frontcover as I liked the welcome sign in my sort of "I invite you all" atitude and the mirrored spotlight above the "starstrucked" me.

1.Here

2.Here!

 3.Here....

Here's the original for the back cover with mirror reflection:

Spotlights!

On the net you can find all kind of photo design editors.
I especially liked the paint department from Lunapic. All kind of echoes of Van Gogh and Kadinsky art that fitted well. Here are a few choices, eyes open or eyes closed:

Close my eyes...

(Starry starry night......) Sagitario!

The title. 

I know it's a bit pretentious...to say Sagittarius, so it became

                                                       Sagitario

It's spanish- which sounds so cool- for  (english), boogschutter (dutch). It happens to be my sign. I guess you'll hear a few characteristics of those on the new album. Playful sounding and with the extra bonus of the word siguitario in it. I'll explain in a later blog all bout it.

The final result (or insult).

Well, we've got that title, the art, so here's the design. I was switching between black or white for the background, both choices eventually made it.

Final frontcover result

for disribution purposes only (only one name prohibited)

We've got the frontcover, for the backcover I've chosen the same design but as a whole in contrast.

A few choices

Kadinskish smile

A white background with all the information you need. Now, what does it sound like? Soon...

Final backcover result with songtitles and credits

Next: promo video/song

Copy, copy, right!

Routenote, my distribution label (spotify, itunes, deezer,...) is partners with YouTube now. That means, all of my video content will be automatically recognised as a topic. Read about it here

http://routenote.com/blog/routenote-officially-partners-with-youtube-worlds-largest-music-streaming-platform/

 

So- as enthousiastic as I am to spread the new stuff- yesterday, I uploaded an upcoming promo video for the new album, but that got me in "trouble" with a copyright claim from...ahum, Routenote.
Of course I always upload under my REAL name (who am I anyway?), so they didn't recognize that it was JoosTVD himself!
pfffffff...
Well, after a few mail exchanges, it's all solved now

(Btw, the new promo/teaser (and a few other funny vids) will-hopefully- see the light of day soon, soon!
So why don't you serve yourself another cup of joe and subscribe?)
The JoosTVD topic is here

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0rVf75F736h1Mn_QuyULw or here https://www.youtube.com/user/giftshot

Next: Teaser/ promo video "I Mimic Me"

New album 2014: I Mimic Me

Update! 
What time is it? Yes exactly time for a brand new TVD album!
Routenote has approved the album so distribution is on its way. 
I'm so excited about the songs!

Now keep your/my fingers crossed..... Still 4 to 6 weeks to go though, but iTunes & Spotify are fast, so check them and tell me!

In the meantime, here are the covers:

                                                                       

Front

                                                                
                                              
                                       
                                             
                                        About the Title I Mimic Me

Narcistic as hell that title. It sounds fun to me. "I do Lou Reed better than anyone" Lou Reed confessed to a crowd once. Well in my case, when you reach a sudden age (?), you've come full circle. You learn to accept what you've become (pros & negs) on your own level.

So on the frontcover there's a little me, about 10 years old, in a rare state of relaxing, grinning shyly and there's the grown-up old farty me, trying more or less, but fail to mimic the younger me. Mmmm...

Back

As you can see, 13 songs (+ song 14 is the instrumental promo version of song 1) again, just like last time. Yes, I've got lots of more songs in the bag, but these are chosen as the best buy.

Btw, I also got a few funny vids in the making for ya, so...

.... next time:  Teaser "I Mimic Me" 2014

Distribution in progress

The green light is on. That´s quick. Just got the message from Routenote. In a couple of weeks, you can expect the new album on Spotify, iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, Rdio. I hope so. In the meantime I´ll be working on two little, funny Youtubes to support the album. Furthermore, I will put the album on several platforms like Jamendo, Noisetrade and Bandcamp. Spread the word...bla, bla, blah.

I´m happy now or am I?

 Whaaat?

Here´s a link to the distribution label btw,
Routenote digital distribution

Keep it up
JoosTVD

A new baby

Hai there music lovers! Here's another update. Just finished the mastering & the mixing of the new baby, The Ballooning Brouhaha, my 17th album (9th digital). The most difficult thing to do for me is mastering, but after a lot of working out the last details of the sounds, I'm ready now to deliver. I'm really glad that the working process didn't took that long as the previous album. I guess I got used to the fixed idea of making those big double albums (just like Zappa did), with as much songs as I could fit on them. I always write more, so there's always a melody floating around somewhere on my harddrive. Maybe I'm just obsessed with writing.
This time I've chosen to take just 13 songs that- I think- represent me in the most convincing way thusfar. A really gratifying experience for me. So this afternoon I took the distribution road again, on the digital highway. Routenote will hopefully release this one (my fourth one for them) in a couple of weeks so you can stream it on Spotify. I hope you'll dance, cry, laugh and sing along with it!
If they give it the green light, I'll show you a little promo video. And next, you can expect the covers, the songlist, the process, the guestlist (only one), what can be more on your wishlist? I know something, a balloon!

Delay....

Just got a message from Routenote. There's a slight delay "it may have run into some problems at itunes". Wow, I hope they know what they are doing up there at iTunes. I did not use any foul or disturbing language on the album, as far as I know or did I?
You CAN find me at Amazon btw, uncensored:
 Art Decoy The Bluebeard Boy
Hang in there folks...

Waiting.....

The album is  in the distribution hands of RouteNote, it's in "Pending Moderation". Waiting to be approved so to speak (maybe 20 songs is too much to handle), so it's still not clear when you'll be able to hear it on Spotify for example. Check anyway, you'll never know. Guess I'll have to knock on RouteNote's doors then. But.... this week I'll fill your head with a few (!) teasers from the album. So when it's officially released, I'll come outside..... so patience.

Ok, finally finished recording...now buy a christmas tree.

It's difficult for me to stop....but I have to. I'm ready to put these babies of mine out in the open. These past few weeks I've put the final touches on the tracks, listening to the little details over and over again. It was driving me crazy! It took a year, but it was worth it as I demanded it of myself.

So- when- will- the- album- come out?
I've found a new online distribution label: RouteNote. A few months back I tested it on two older albums (Giftshot [2005] and Volumed 10 [2007]) and it worked out fine. The album wil be on Spotify (stream!) and iTunes and other online shops in about two or three weeks. I hope so....
In the meantime I will put out a promovideo on Youtube. In total I've got four songs with each an different accompanying video. I still have to sort them out, so first things first.
And of course, if you´re patient, it will be available on the free online platforums like Jamendo and Bandcamp and finally on this blog. No, you dont have to wait that long. You will be able to sing these songs under the christmas tree. Cozy...

Discog

All albums on Discog

Albumtitle 2012: Art Decoy The Bluebeard Boy

Art?

Strange title?
      I like the arty farty sound of it....

Decoy?

Finally, here are the front/ back and innersleeves of the new collection of songs. Still trying to figure out some minor details though (mixing and a little smoothing up my vocals). In the near future I'll tell all the background stories behind them.
If you want to summarize it all: tears and joy, I guess, just like many of us, we go through different moods, from one to the other extreme. I'm just so glad I can express that all through my fingertips. Glad with all the feedback I have received on the music I've spread on all those helpful platforms.
Excited?

Bluebeard?

Boy?

Like a kid I am anyway....I'll spread the stuff in a few months (ha ha) or earlier. Distribution will follow (free platforms, spotify, iTunes, etc and of course along this blog). Tell it to your friends or enemies on facebook! Feedback is always welcome.
Next up: the process

Grab! it's a free soundlibrary...elsewhere...

I like open source. Wiki Leaks has proved in general that manipulation and misinformation of the masses is still going strong. People are not that stupid!
I don't need to know every tweety thing, but if I want to hear something of a favourite artist, I want to feel free to step into any (virtual?) soundlibrary, have it available and if I like it, I'll pay a reasonable price for it. Still, there are so many uncovered treasures to find out, but kept away, because they don't sell. Who decides that? Well, the answer is predictable. Anyway, I 've paid a lot for many mediocre stuff in the past and I won't have to do that anymore. And if I have to pay for it, I want it to be available.
That's why I keep my options open. you can find me on any online musicstores anyway...!
Thanks for the feedback on my last album btw (read those reviews), whoever you are!

Popular? Yeah on Jamendo

The only dutch guy up there on the first page....it's not that important, but......
there must someone who's listening to this goofy stuff, HA!
Well, I'm already busy, goofing again, working with protools on some new sounds. Can't sit still.

So, meanwhile look over there at Jamendo, a lot of different new talents are trying to survive in the same pool. One day we'll all be famous, ha ha!
Nietes? Welles

Reviews from the net

From Jamedo, music platform:

Carybe, Portugal :
You know what?... funk yourself.

25/08/11

 
Let me tell you... music, is a very serious thing... right?... but, there's nothing in the book that says it can't be fun... or even funny. In fact, I believe that it even benefits a whole lot, when musicians are having fun while doing it. And to those who may be inclined to think that "playing with music" is just a subterfuge, think better... remember, before you can even think about making whatever stunts, the simplest they may appear to be, you have necessarily to learn a lot of other basic stuff... and there are no shortcuts. Sure this album, transpires a lot of fun... but it breathes quality and know how all over. It's... an extended, but overall gratifying... funky based production, leaded by an excellent performer, with a voice full of personality and a full bodied singing, replete of irony and good spirit. The music is quite addictive and sounds generally super well... and if at this point and by any chance, you still have at least, the slightest temptation, of thinking that this funky stuff ain't serious music, then... most probably... you are in a desperate need situation, of being funked... and funked real good.
Communication is, in fact, a complicated thing... words, sometimes, develop such strong roots in some rough ground, that pull out some other possible meanings and applications or even associations, can be a very hard task... so it happens within the world of music, necessarily as a communication vehicle. I'm convinced that, quite often, the most effective way to mark and transmit a serious point of view, is to joke with and about it, for instance.
However, this basically sums it up.
Thanks for the music... and stay well.

piano de la tour;
Magnifico

29/08/11

SuperFantastic...this album...and all productins. HI from italy.

musictomyears
Oh Baby... You Tickled MY Body & Funny Bone.... & Made Me Feel < Hot, Sexy & Sensitive... & Great All Over.. Inside & Out..Wickedly Wild & Soul Filled, Jazzy, Pop,Fusion Music.

29/08/11

Haha and a massive big smile...kick of your shoes and chill to the max...by listening to... this, so much fun,filled, charisma.carnival stylish,greatly humbling fantastic, kick ass. groovy, soul filled, poppy,jazzy,funky album. with superb vocals..and great lyrics. to make your feet itch and to want to get up and dance this album away..

with exceptional musicians and performances one after the other and songs..that will instantly make you want to listen to them over and over again...Direct favourite in ipod this one..

bittar.projetos
Sensacional

04/09/11

 After listening to the album I add for my playlist the track "Leak" ... great music, good for background listening when i'm working ... impossible to get stressed! I'm from Brazil and this song reminds me bossanova. Great Album, congratulations!

SouthOMike
Absolutely Satyrical!

08/09/11

It has been a long time since anyone has taken potshots at the events of the world, and all the little things that happen within a persons day. JoosTVD has picked up, somewhat, where Frank Zappa left off. Perhaps not with the music end, but lyrical content is a definate hoot! My favorites are Alice Tea and Tweet. I like the change from past efforts!

starkil3r

Gutes Album

12/09/11

I am always sorry for the artists that you can't buy their albums in a store. You can find a lot of albums here which are much better tham some of the albums you can buy.
This album is one of them.
I am really sorry that there is a lack of good taste in this society today.
But keep on making good music. I love it and I am glad that i found jamendo.com
I always find albums or songs that entertain me more than Lady Gaga or the whole mainstream music.

joeskop

 Buono

14/09/11

Fine album, fine songs, fine arraments, fine players... Also fine lyrics.
So what's wrong? Nothing, except that the Vanished Dutchman is just here (ok this is a fine place!), and Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga and RWilliams are everywhere.
Thanks again.

feuermond10

Gutes Album

15/09/11

hinkletuttle

Awesome

16/09/11

I love this funky album. Great music and great lyrics, and amazing sound quality. It's like medicine for the soul! Makes me feel good.

otisblues

GOOD AND FUNNY

22/09/11

I like it, it's different and very professionel played and also funny! Maybe little bit of Frank Zappa!

lorenzorivera

Buen álbum

22/09/11

estalagmita

Incredible..!!!!! good arrangements ..!!!

22/09/11

Very fresh and sympatic music..!!! Congratulations to the artist..!!!

wingenbach

Awesome"sehr abwechslungsreich "

22/09/11

ein humor volles und kreatives album.die instrumente setzen sich in ein chaotischen klanggefüge die allesamt passen.der track My Sweet Spanish Drama.. gefällt mir sehr.ein gut produktives album.

Aufklarung

La Fantasia vada al potere...

22/09/11

... e questo sia concesso almeno in campo musicale, se in campo sociale sembra impossibile.
Qui di fantasia ce n'è tanta, insieme ad un humor che trasuda dalle note.
In tempi ormai lontani ho studiato Francese. L'Inglese non lo mastico per nulla:ed è un peccato, perché immagino che per ironia e fantasia i testi debbano tenere lo stesso passo della musica.
(and this is granted at least in music, if it seems impossible in the social field. Here there's plenty of fantasy, along with a humor that exudes from your notes.
In days gone by I studied French. The English do not chew on anything and it's a shame, because I imagine that for irony and fantasy texts should keep the same pace of the music)

geraldobarbosa

Good album

23/09/11

Very creative work. Components of rhythmic funk and jazz, mix in a very interesting way. The vocal with a humorous twist, coupled with unusual sounds, enjoy the beholder. The movements are nice and well built. Very good.

Bluespfaffe

Ein humorvolles und äußerst tanzbares Album!

23/09/11

Manchmal muss es einfach mal wieder sein, dann braucht auch der bluesgestählte Pfaffe ein wenig Spaß in der Musik. Aber das nicht so, dass es einfach albern wird. Sondern dann suche ich Platten, die mir ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubern und mich einfach intelligent unterhalten.

"Orson Nietes" macht es einem in der Beziehung leicht. Locker funkig perlen die Songs dahin. Die Gitarre treibt das ganze mit teils abenteuerlichen Solos voran. Und manchmal fühle ich mich direkt an die großen Zeiten von Steely Dan erinnert. Nur die haben es sonst so drauf gehabt, Jazz-Intelligenz mit Pop-Appeal zu versöhnen. Nur dann geht mit dem Künstler dann doch immer mal wieder der Schalk durch und löst das ganze in befreiendes Gelächter auf. - Das ist wahrscheinlich der Punkt, der nicht nur mich an den seligen Zappa erinnert, diese Kombination aus trockenem Humor und musikalischer Rafinesse.

"Orson Nietes" ist so von vorn bis hinten durch alle 24 Titel (und über 70 Minuten) eine große Unterhaltung auf höchstem Niveau. Und wie gesagt: tanzbar von vorn bis hinten ohne Risiken und Nebenwirkungen. Meine Empfehlung lautet daher: Runteladen und weiterempfehlen!

U.L.I.

Mainstream? Nein danke...

24/09/11

....is hier das Motto. Ein Streifzug durch alle möglichen Stilrichtungen mit einem Augenzwinkern und der dazugerörigen Portion Spaß, Humor und Frechheit dargeboten mit hoher musikalischer Kompetenz.
Natürlich sind zappa-eske Einflüsse hörbar ohne den Eindruck einer Kopie zu vermitteln, und das ist gut so.
U.L.I.

Apokalipsik

Bardzo ciekawy album (zeer interessant/ very interesting)

25/09/11

Myślę, że godny uwagi choćby przez to, że ... dobrze nastraja i czasem bawi słuchacza ];)

(Ik denk dat zelfs vermeld, omdat zij ... good tunes, en soms speelt met de luisteraar];), that noticed, good tunes, they play with the listener)

southman
25/09/11
merci pour le partage : très fort et très agréable , cette pop faussement légère : comme du Kevin Ayers funky ? ou du little feat jazzy ? Non du Bigshoes?
extra !
Hervé
(thank you for sharing: very strong and pleasant, this deceptively slight pop: like Kevin Ayers funky? or jazzy little feat? Not the Bigshoes?)

VozDeSangue
Very cool album indeed.

27/09/11

Orson Nietes is an album filled with perkiness and funky peppiness. JoosTVD clearly shows innovative approaches to music and the anarchic madness of this album actually portrays a great cohesive piece of work. It is a wonderfully inventive "popourri" of tongue-in-cheek medleys and a delight to the ears.

Art Owens

Excellent Album

28/09/11

Fun album to listen To.

claudod

Good album

30/09/11

Hey you are the new Frank Zappa! Very very nice album! I'll listen to it better because it worths it especially about the lyrics!

ttb
Good evening,
Thanks for the link. I listened to the album the whole way through and I must admit it is very good! Funky, fresh, and a joy to listen to. I will write a review for my blog www.thethoughtsbubble.com
and be sure to post one on the album site as well.
All the best,
Lev

chriszette

Good album

01/10/11

excellent

lele rambelli

Magnifico

04/10/11

Bella musica suonata e cantata da un artista eclettico e versatile, che sa spaziare con padronanza e disinvoltura fra diversi generi, ma sempre all' insegna del groove!
E' una musica ricca di piacevoli sorprese, per di più valorizzata da una bellissima voce...
Da ascoltare, perchè merita!

(Beautiful music played and sung by an eclectic and versatile artist, who can roam with mastery and confidence between different genres, but always to 'teach the groove!
It 'a music full of pleasant surprises, more enhanced by a beautiful voice ...
To listen to, because it deserves!)

lvarnava 

Awesome

06/10/11

excellent

Tibiditibiditibidi tum:)

cljkitten2

07/10/11

I just love this album. Great energy and humor, a solid effort.
Nice work,

lino28

Exceptionnel

14/10/11

OH OH OH !!! C'est tout bonnement excellent. Mille merci pour tout BIGSHOES. C'est graver et ça passe en boucle dans ma sono. A bientôt.

OH OH OH! Dit is gewoon uitstekend. Duizend dank u voor alle BIGSHOES. Het is het branden en het gaat in een lus in mijn geluidsinstallatie. Tot ziens.

latester

Awesome

08/11/11

I honestly believe that this is probably one of the best albums released in 2011, not just on Jamendo, but anywhere. The songs take on several different moods and styles, and takes you on a musical joyride. I would recommend it to anybody.

 

From Vivat, blog:

Great album ,fusion of many styles,rock,groove,latin,jazz.Nice vocals.
FREE DOWNLOAD with only your e-mail address or give what you want for the artist,for his work and his music.Thanks to him.

Officially released, today it's "Orson Nietes" day

 

Just try it, more info, video and  audio the following days....

so stop by anytime.

allrighty then the first track to rock your socks right off

Back In the Race 

And try out the "lite"version on the right (scroll, lol)

Yes, finished distribution on Record Union!

Record Union: Orson Nietes

Expected release on various onlinestores (Spotify. iTunes) around 10 august 2011...
Let's hear some already:
Amazon

in the meantime scroll over to the right and grab them others!