Author: Ty

Video Recording

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One of the things that annoy me when I make Video Song Covers
is that I cannot, for the life of me, get a good angle or set up.

I have already accepted the fact
that I cannot make my appearance any better,
but at the very least, I could try to make the scene interesting.
I am also not good at that.

That last cover I did for Father’s Day was actually a Video one,
but I decided on not to go with it
and it all ended up in my trash bin.
I just ripped the music out and played with it.

My point to all of this is,
I need to learn some of this Video editing stuff on this Mac.
I am slowly learning the Music Editing bit, so that’s good.
But this video editing has to make me look at least, half way decent.
I may need more help than I thought.

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Yeah that’s me trying to record that Father and Son song.
Don’t be scared.
That’s just how it is.

I am sorry.
I should have warned you with some Health and Safety Precautions first.

Check out my Youtube Channel for videos.

Happy 4th!

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I read somewhere, (Of course I can’t remember),
that the reason why Americans raise and wave their flags so high
is because they worked so hard for their freedom
and they always take it to heart.

Do not take it for granted, folks.
This may be our last.

Happy Independence Day to all.

This day.

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Remember this day, Ty.
Today was a great day.

Someday when you see no hope,
Or joy,

Remember this day.

Sincerely,
Ty

#notestomyself

Remembering the King of Pop

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No matter what people say with how he lived his life,
Michael Jackson was (and is still) a great force in our Music history.

His tunes will forever be playing on the airwaves.

Today marks his Death Anniversary, and I just want to remember him and his music.

–A cover I made three years ago, in honour of him.

Thanks, Michael.

Father’s Day 2012

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I have been a parent for 9 years now,
and I must be honest with you,
I still have no clue what I am doing.

I just wing it.
Day after day.

Some days it’s awesome.
Some days it’s … not too good.

It’s quite exhausting.

The only way I can make it through,
is the realization that it is all worth it.

So in honor of all Fathers out there,
especially my dear friends who I know are going thru the same thing day after day.

I covered this classic song by Cat Stevens.
Definitely one of my favourites.

Here’s to you, brothers.
Keep on doing what you were meant to do.


Music by Cat Stevens
Voices and all instruments by Ty Martell

Oh and I miss you Dad.
Happy Father’s Day.

Lyrics Start Here
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Site Logo

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What about this?

This is actually a T-shirt that was designed
by my good friend, Maita, years ago.
And I am thinking of making it this site’s logo.

Or maybe, a cover for an album.
It could happen. I may make one.
It’s possible.

I actually wore that shirt on 2 of my Youtube Videos.

On here,

And on here.

I think it’s a great design.
Well, for me anyways.

I just don’t know how to edit the header image and incorporate it.
Or design it for an album cover.

Maybe someday.
What do you guys think?

Thanks again, Maits.

More stuff

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You see that thing on the sidebar that says “This Time Last Year?”
I added that plug in to see how things have changed since.. well.. last year.

I don’t know. I am trying more new stuff on this site,
to see if it’ll entice me to try … well.. new stuff.

Oh and I also added a category on here named Pictures.
That’s just to quickly query all the posts that I did with.. well… pictures.

I am not doing too good with writing new posts that much anymore,
so I will see if I can re-kindle my relationship with this site
and add more..well… writings.

Anyways.
Let’s see what more stuff I can add.
You just sit there and look pretty.
I’ll do all the work.

Sunday Flashback

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I must admit, if there would be a cover song I made
that I liked how my guitar sounded out,
this would be the one.

Just two guitars, and done in about one take.
Even the voice I had wasn’t too shabby.
And when I said not too shabby,
I meant it didn’t take me 40 takes.

Here’s
Maybe I’m A Leo
Music by Deep Purple
Guitars and voice by yours truly.

I haven’t played and recorded in a while.
I need to make new ones
before the lack of Rock drives me insane.