So, I was in the mood and started messing around with designs for the Take Solace logo. What do you think?
June 4, 2007
by Dirk Watkins
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June 2, 2007
by Dirk Watkins
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Woops. 850,000 Phones Fell in the Toilet Last Year
My friend consistently looses her cell phone in odd places. Parks, classrooms, bars – but I don’t think she ever lost anything in the toilet. Probably because she’s not British. Here’s a report on the different ways people smash, loose and water-log their phones:
Brits Drop 850,000 Phones Down the Toilet – Each Year
I’ve been telling everyone about the importance of backups for a while. Make sure you have your virtual little-black-book backed up otherwise you might lose the number of that hottie in the green dress you saw the other night at The Art Bar.
Take the advice of my friend: She keeps the number of her husband taped to the back of her cell. She must have lost and found it 5 times this way. Good thing there are honest people around.
May 27, 2007
by Dirk Watkins
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Finally! I Can Beat Laura at Monopoly!
She knew it was coming. I’m going to beat Laura finally because I just read this Wikihow on How to Win at Monopoly.
Oh, it’s going to be really really sweet. (as long as she doesn’t find this post and learn all the secrets…)
May 21, 2007
by Dirk Watkins
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Take Solace with Sweetheart Tripwire Friday!
Take Solace, an indie folk rock band in Milwaukee, will be playing with Sweetheart Tripwire at The Main Stage in Waukesha on Friday, May 25th. I think the show will be starting around 9. So be there around 8:45PM.
The Main Stage
716 Clinton St.
Waukesha, WI 53186 (MAP)
Oh, and check out our new song before you go. Learn the words and sing along: The Mountain Is Going Away
April 23, 2007
by Dirk
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Song: The Mountain Is Going Away
We finally finished recording The Mountain Is Going Away. It took us a while and I’m proud of this little recording.
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We recorded it all in my second bedroom since it has carpet and the dither was reduced to a minimum. We added a whole slew of weird background noises and yellings. Try to spot the candy wrapper.
Let us know what you think. It may be a little loud as we recorded in 24 bit, compressed it and then brought it down to 16 bits for the CD and MP3. I’ve been reading a audio mastering book and that’s what it told me to do. It seems like it worked pretty well but I’d like to know what it sounds like on your system. Please, please, please leave some comments below.
Lyrics
it’s nothing that i would proclaim from the highest mountain
nor should i be ashamed of my eye dropper fountains
the melting snow should only cover the tips
but it’s you i dreamt of in the windthe pot of water on the stove is about to boil
i’m waiting for a cup of tea to sooth my soul
aren’t i worried? won’t you prepare?
can’t you see that the sun is beginning to stare?
sure, but the moon will keep on spinning roundshould we eat at all tonight my friend?
i don’t see the point, only the other end
my side of the mountain is going away
and you won’t be the last to try and save
its nothing i would proclaim from the highest mountain
it’s no great secret i’ll be gone and forgotten
but the moon with still go on my friend
and the moon with still go on
Note: Play the demo version of this song here.