Last Day of Summer (https://open.spotify.com/album/60GjzyUxg8THyC632pVbaE?si=hE18r5MFTCyDxE9yX8wTLw)
It is very very nice, as is all of the music Denis does.
Sounds like the classical guitar Denis got recently?
Mike
Something I love about Dennis' music is, that even in a song like this slower song, and being the last day of summer, a positive good vibe comes through.
Thanks guys! I haven't posted much on the forum lately. I should probably make a video for this tune.
Yes Mike, it is the new LS-03R classical that was used to record the track. It's pretty much the only guitar I play anymore!
I have a Christmas tune out too. It's also a celtic/folk thing too...Greensleeves.
https://song.link/ca/i/1487831259
I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!
The site wants me to sign up to listen. I don't want to but I'd like to hear it. :?
Likewise, Duck. I'm glad to hear that Denis is still making music, though.
This should work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH7z2Va8zgY
Quote from: Denis on December 29, 2019, 03:22:17 PM
This should work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH7z2Va8zgY
Yes, it does. Very nice Denis. Slight Latin flavor. The classical sounds really good. :thumb
Sure does, sounds great. :thumb
Thanks. I'm finding it harder to find time to play much these days. Lucky to get anything done. The day job is taking up a lot of my time and energy. It's hard to get motivated or inspired. Hope to get more tunes out there soon.
Quote from: Denis on December 30, 2019, 06:31:20 AM
Thanks. I'm finding it harder to find time to play much these days. Lucky to get anything done. The day job is taking up a lot of my time and energy. It's hard to get motivated or inspired. Hope to get more tunes out there soon.
Yeah but don't give up your day job! Seriously, you'll have no money to buy guitars and all the extra time will be taken up by your wife getting you to do stuff! :laughin:
Quote from: ducktrapper on December 30, 2019, 06:59:28 AM
Yeah but don't give up your day job! Seriously, you'll have no money to buy guitars and all the extra time will be taken up by your wife getting you to do stuff! :laughin:
Tom, if I was working on the music full time, I could probably squeak by...surprisingly! But sadly, my wife probably wouldn't let me. Not right now at least.
I actually went well into 5 figures in 2018 and pretty much doubled that in 2019. No live gigs, no tours, just streams and TV placements. I did a tune with my buddy in Norway that has gotten over 6.25 million streams on Spotify. Still getting nearly 300k streams a month from it now.
This is the tune. It was released a year ago tomorrow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J4L1WhaEWs
Quote from: Denis on January 03, 2020, 07:06:03 AM
Tom, if I was working on the music full time, I could probably squeak by...surprisingly! But sadly, my wife probably wouldn't let me. Not right now at least.
I actually went well into 5 figures in 2018 and pretty much doubled that in 2019. No live gigs, no tours, just streams and TV placements. I did a tune with my buddy in Norway that has gotten over 6.25 million streams on Spotify. Still getting nearly 300k streams a month from it now.
This is the tune. It was released a year ago tomorrow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J4L1WhaEWs
That's great Denis! Wishing you much success. Of course, I was talking about me not you. I made a decision long ago that while it was possible to make a living playing music, it would have been a lot harder than what I did for a living. Of course, that was before the internet and it would have involved a lot of playing in bars and too much alcohol. I figured I was good enough to make a living but not good enough to make a killing. The music industry is great at the top but a lot of hard work at the lower end. My day job was a breeze. Maybe I should quit trying to sing and just play my guitar. :cheers
Quote from: ducktrapper on January 03, 2020, 07:41:58 AM
That's great Denis! Wishing you much success. Of course, I was talking about me not you. I made a decision long ago that while it was possible to make a living playing music, it would have been a lot harder than what I did for a living. Of course, that was before the internet and it would have involved a lot of playing in bars and too much alcohol. I figured I was good enough to make a living but not good enough to make a killing. The music industry is great at the top but a lot of hard work at the lower end. My day job was a breeze. Maybe I should quit trying to sing and just play my guitar. :cheers
I haven't played a gig in maybe 5 years. Not sure there are many venues left for that here in Ottawa/Gatineau. None that pay much at least. "You could play for the exposure" Yeah, no...I'm not lugging my gear out to play until 1:00 am for the "exposure"
Yeah, you know, there's decent money out there for waiting room, elevator, background or on hold music!! :nana_guitar
Quote from: Denis on January 03, 2020, 07:56:05 AM
I haven't played a gig in maybe 5 years. Not sure there are many venues left for that here in Ottawa/Gatineau. None that pay much at least. "You could play for the exposure" Yeah, no...I'm not lugging my gear out to play until 1:00 am for the "exposure"
Yeah, you know, there's decent money out there for waiting room, elevator, background or on hold music!! :nana_guitar
I've heard you can die of exposure. It's funny. Last year, my buddy and I entered several songs in the Great American Songwriting Contest and one was a finalist in the country category. I wasn't that impressed by that and everyone, my buddy, my wife, daughters couldn't understand why I wasn't thrilled. Well, there was no prize just a really nice review of the song. While I wasn't displeased, they all thought I should be more excited about the
confirmation. I said that I already knew it was a good song. Like exposure, confirmation and a couple of bucks will get you a cup of coffee. Cheers mon ami!
Out today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6O9B7i-FRo
Quote from: Denis on January 17, 2020, 04:57:34 AM
Out today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6O9B7i-FRo
Very nice - especially when it's -21°C outside!
Keep that up and you're gonna be hunting for a seven string . . .
Well that's just really nice! :thumbsup
Thanks guys. I have another tune coming out on February 21st. Another nylon string duet but it will be with my buddy Tommy from Norway.
Quote from: Denis on January 17, 2020, 04:57:34 AM
Out today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6O9B7i-FRo
This tune is great. I think your partnerships with other guitarists is paying off well.
Mike
Just beautiful, Denis.
Apparently Spotify's Release Radar actually works . . . it figured out that I like Denis and added him to a weekly release list.
Good company on the list too!
Here's the latest. Just out this morning. I'm playing my Larrivee classical and my buddy Tommy is playing his custom made flamenco guitar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVauCLC-ad8
Quote from: Denis on February 21, 2020, 06:31:46 AM
Here's the latest. Just out this morning. I'm playing my Larrivee classical and my buddy Tommy is playing his custom made flamenco guitar.
Very nice. You guys have something seriously good going on. You play together well.
I am assuming (based on my headphones) that you are on the left.
Please continue to share.
Mike
Quote from: mike in lytle on February 21, 2020, 10:25:26 PM
Very nice. You guys have something seriously good going on. You play together well.
I am assuming (based on my headphones) that you are on the left.
Please continue to share.
Mike
Thanks Mike. I am on the left side in the panning, yes. We have another track coming out this Friday. It's a steel string duet instead of nylon this time. He's got an OM-03 and I've got my custom L-03 so it's an all Larrivee track this time. I'll post it here on Friday
Quote from: Denis on February 26, 2020, 08:03:37 AM
Thanks Mike. I am on the left side in the panning, yes. We have another track coming out this Friday. It's a steel string duet instead of nylon this time. He's got an OM-03 and I've got my custom L-03 so it's an all Larrivee track this time. I'll post it here on Friday
Here's the new tune.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpNDeROSZe0
Quote from: Denis on February 28, 2020, 08:20:28 AM
Here's the new tune.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpNDeROSZe0
For those who use Spotify, here's a Spotify Play List of some of Denis' tunes:
Denis Spotify Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UqvMaGI7A0JNmt2O2H4zw?si=IhPYZtx3R8iJWDxDqiOy6g)
A new collaboration from Denis:
Empty Street (https://open.spotify.com/track/28LbJBaEB6WGKAmD1HFST0?si=f_V-TtHvQ2Wgnwnu8bTWbQ)
Quote from: skyline on April 03, 2020, 04:30:12 PM
A new collaboration from Denis:
Empty Street (https://open.spotify.com/track/28LbJBaEB6WGKAmD1HFST0?si=f_V-TtHvQ2Wgnwnu8bTWbQ)
Thanks Kip. Here it is on youtube for those not with Spotify
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTUK5cFqWUU
Another collaboration with my buddy Tommy comes out Friday, April 10
Here's our latest tune. Again, Tommy plays a OM-03 and I'm playing my custom L-03.
https://youtu.be/TGRWvcdpi_Y
A Spotify link for a new collaboration:
Dew Dance - on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/65ARUXIZvAgxY8CzmjuNjz?si=vIXP3246Q6aNiIVZIbszEA)
or on Youtube:
Dew Dance - Youtube (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T3oyoYrlN6M)
Another fine collaboration
www.Morning Rain - Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/3WNGa6VqqYYO9Khv5RGcvD?si=qCMfLrxPQ0eH57UVVYC0Bg)
Quote from: skyline on May 31, 2020, 07:27:00 PM
Another fine collaboration
www.Morning Rain - Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/3WNGa6VqqYYO9Khv5RGcvD?si=qCMfLrxPQ0eH57UVVYC0Bg)
Thanks for the support Kip
Ready for the start of July, a new recording from Denis:
Apple Music: Cloudy, No Rain (https://music.apple.com/ca/album/cloudy-no-rain-single/1519828307)
Spotify: Cloudy, No Rain (https://open.spotify.com/album/6Y1pBuAr54fvfHsUItWFVV?si=AXykQ7ZBSHW_mrs6EYRlyg)
or if you must, youtube:
YouTube: Cloudy, No Rain (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1go25LgG7IY)
Spotify Playlist: Denis Tunes (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UqvMaGI7A0JNmt2O2H4zw?si=IhPYZtx3R8iJWDxDqiOy6g)
Quote from: skyline on July 04, 2020, 11:04:47 AM
Ready for the start of July, a new recording from Denis:
Apple Music: Cloudy, No Rain (https://music.apple.com/ca/album/cloudy-no-rain-single/1519828307)
Spotify: Cloudy, No Rain (https://open.spotify.com/album/6Y1pBuAr54fvfHsUItWFVV?si=AXykQ7ZBSHW_mrs6EYRlyg)
or if you must, youtube:
YouTube: Cloudy, No Rain (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1go25LgG7IY)
Spotify Playlist: Denis Tunes (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UqvMaGI7A0JNmt2O2H4zw?si=IhPYZtx3R8iJWDxDqiOy6g)
Thanks for the support Kip. Next one is out August 7. It a new collaboration with a friend from Australia that plays Chapman Stick..
Just out today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RVXRtH4n4U&feature=emb_logo
Quote from: Denis on August 07, 2020, 08:28:40 AM
Just out today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RVXRtH4n4U&feature=emb_logo
Hey Denis,
Does YouTube provide the best return for you - or are they all about the same . . . ?
- kip
Lily on Spotify:
play " Lily " on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/4P4hbDRA0KcU6XXjVtuUIA?si=fbbwvOq6QNSDT450oU484w)
Quote from: skyline on August 07, 2020, 09:38:37 AM
Hey Denis,
Does YouTube provide the best return for you - or are they all about the same . . . ?
- kip
Lily on Spotify: play " Lily " on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/4P4hbDRA0KcU6XXjVtuUIA?si=fbbwvOq6QNSDT450oU484w)
Oh my no! Youtube sucks for per stream payouts! Spotify is much better. Apple is even better and Tidal is where you'll find the biggest payouts....and no one uses it!
I get about a 1/3 of a penny per stream with Spotify. This one is a collaboration that we split 50/50 so I'll get about $.0017 per stream. So like $1.70 for every 1000 streams.
This one came out this past Friday It's a collaboration with a friend in Australia. I'm playing the lead bits on my LV-03. Actually using a pick!!
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=R7NG9aEU7rQ&feature=share
This one was released on Sept 17 and is a duet with my friend Lance Allen who lives in Nashville. I'm playing my LS-03R classical on this one.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=HY3CzVB8Jo4&feature=share
Here's my most recent. Release January 29. It's another duet with my friend Tommy in Norway. I'm playing my Larrivee LS-03R classical.
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=bMyCqUTGgQQ&feature=share
Here's my newest track. Released today. I used my custom LV-03 and a Seagull mini-jumbo that was strung with a set of octave strings from a 12 string set. This is also known as Nashville tuning. It sounds like a 12 string but I like the attack a little more this way. It's clearer I find.
https://song.link/ca/i/1562507864