Looks like ship date for The Owl Dives will be 2/25/12.
Also today everyone who pre-ordered received an email with a code to download the whole CD in advance of receiving the hard copy. If you pre-ordered and didn\'t receive the download code, email me and I\'ll fix you up.
All pre-orders from now till release date will come with the free download. It will be emailed shortly after you pre-order.
It was mighty nice to get the whole CD today on advance download. After many runs through the EP, I had just reached the point of \'got to\' hear what the rest of the album was like - and there it was!
There is a lot to this album from both the vocal and instrumental points of view. Travis\' voice matches and enhances the mood and style and drive of the CD. Good choice of vocalist. Love the lead piano. Lindy\'s guitar work is great. He rocks, man. I\'m wondering if Lindy will be singing the back-up vocals in the live performances. Anyhow, the piano/keyboard and guitar facets really \'click\' together throughout the album. A truly fine blending of talents.
This album can charge you up and get you going. It\'s got great energy and has a rhythm and pace that doesn\'t let go of you. No weak points, each song draws you right along. I\'m eager to get the printed version of the lyrics. Wonderful album and an exciting new direction for Travis!
Thank you for the nice write up, I appreciate it. It's nice to hear some feedback. Hmmm the live presentation of this CD will take a bit of working out :-\.
How about a live, on-line web concert?
I third the notion.
. . . . just a couple of more days. Sweet. Hi Travis, as you already know we passed on the advance download. I hope the ship date is accurate. If not, waiting longer is not a problem. I'm looking forward to this release and I will write a review after a few spins. Thanks!
I'm hoping it's accurate too. Still waiting on it's arrival. If there is a delay, I'll post it here.
Looking forward to your review.
I'll probably review this on my blog too, so I'll share the link to that if you want Travis. I also intend to review Reunion by Buckethead & Viggo.
Thanks for all of your help spreading the word around. I really appreciate.
Well, the 25th has arrived but the CDs have not..yet. Thought I had picked a release date far off enough to cover all production time but CD arrival times are always Charlie Browns football.
Sorry for the delays I hope it will just be a few days at most.
Thanks for the update, Travis. Good things come to those who wait .
Review is here (http://coochiebrake.blogspot.com/2012/02/travis-dickersons-owl-dives-through.html). I really enjoyed it. 8)
Thanks for the review, it's well considered I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's nice to hear from someone who has listened carefully and then given their thoughts. Also I appreciate that this music is very different from what I have presented of myself here over the last 20 years and it's heartening to know there are listeners here with open minds that enjoy a wide variety of styles of music.
I knew I was really stepping into it with this CD particularly having only released instrumental music so far on my label. The themes may not be as important for young people and I know a lot of folks who come here are, as it is to me, but as I start to see more behind then in front, I really felt the need to explore the whole range of expression that this kind of song writing allows.
I've had a number of request because it's hard to make them all out and I've always kind of liked that about lyrics if you can't make them out precisely you tend to use the mood of the music and create your own meaning but here are the lyrics to "Came to Rest". This is really the central theme that helps tie together all the stories from the CD and where the title of the CD comes from.
Smoke is hanging heavy on the road way
the sun dawns through it to the new day
blue and red flashing on the wet road
linemen caution everyone to go slow
now she dreams like no one else
the kind of dreams you keep to yourself
then she wakes with the coming dawn
the mocking bird begins his song
the sun rises slowly on the north shore
two men walking slowly to the front door
broken glass and tire tracks
burning grass and raining ash
the owl dives through the crescent moon
the vole is still as the shadows loom
its all right the tires moan
as they hold the turns and grip the road
here the tears came streaming down
spreading out where they hit the ground
careening down around the bend
flashlights out and yellow vests
this is where
it came to rest
my watch is ticking loudly at the bed side
counting out the minuets as they pass by
here the world crawls to a halt
each moment stalled in frozen thought
unbroken chain held with a lock
keeps perfect time an unyielding clock
moments pass then hours and days
hiding years in subtle ways
the boulder proud up on the hill
through rain and wind it stays there still
the owl dives through the harvest moon
even though it stood times test
this is where it came to rest
with every passing phase
theres a waning of the days
and the waxing of the years
when the crescent disappears
and that moment in the night
when the owl is in flight
and it's gone
the battle raged a mile across the wheat field
both sides charging in but neither one yields
the sound of hooves and horses bray
the molten steel falls like rain
flame and shot scream through the air
as many cower as others dare
the color bearer marches toward
the cannon and the gleaming sword
pushing down the knee high grass
then eye to eye a muzzle flash
the owl dives through the quarter moon
felt a thud and grabbed his chest
this is where he came to rest
the falling sun and screeching of the ghost owl
tells the story of the coming of the last hour
without dreams you turn and toss
without dreams the battles lost
and in tears and mourning still
the mighty stone rolls down the hill
the years have passed and the day has come
light the candle your work is done
the looking glass on the mantel shelf
staring in and don't see yourself
the owl sits in the moonless night
even though i tried my best
this is where i came to rest
Let me first say that although I have the download (thanks Travis for sending it twice!) after I downloaded it I have been unable to locate it on my computer hence, I have just been listening to the three singles Travis originally provided here. Came To Rest is my favorite. It is the feeling of the song that gets to me when I listen to it. It brings me back to a place and a time. As an example: whenever I hear Year of the Cat by Al Stewart, I am transported back to being a teenager in the '70s. It's something that catches you by surprise because of the feeling it evokes. It's a feeling that can stop you dead in your tracks. This song does the same thing for me.
Now that I've outed myself, age-wise, I can also say how much I relate to "...as I start to see more behind then in front". So true.
Can't wait for the album Travis!!!
Thanks!
Thank you for that. That's the kind of reaction you hope for but can't be sure you have achieved it till you hear from someone else.
I'm expecting the CD any day. I'll make some noise when they ship.
Another thumbs up here. It just gets better and better with each listening.
The Owl CD is here and shipping. First 100 copies get a 12 by 18 poster signed by members of the band.
All pre-orders have shipped (with the poster) thanks for pre-ordering.
http://tdrsmusic.com/the_owl_dives.html
Man, any day now. I was thinking it would arrive through the ol' mailhole today.
Even brought home some IPAs, planning on having a listening party! Not a problem.
I'm thinking tomorrow. I must say, I am really excited to listen to the album on a nice stereo
with excellent speakers VERY LOUDLY . . . . and Travis, super cool about the Posters.
Thanks to you and the band.
They should be arriving in the US all this week. Internationals should see them first part of next week.
Yes, made to be played loud or a good pair of headphones will work....don't hurt yourself, I'm looking for repeat business.
Got mine today. Can't wait to listen to it. I missed the bit about the signed poster, so getting that was a very pleasant surprise. Thanks Travis! You rock as usual.
They treat you real good here at TDRS. A free three song EP, then an early release of the whole project, then a signed poster - that's really cool - it came in a tube with no folds and it's going into a frame. You're a great guy, Travis.
I don't think the owner of any other record company treats their fans like this. I'm proud to support him and other musicians related to TDRS. Can't wait to receive my CD, not sure if I missed out on the poster or not but it'd be a lovely surprise.
Got mine yesterday, witha tubea poster ina bag which seems large and out of place come from TDRS. Thanks for the Poster I need to find it a home. I might reuse the tube for a devotional painting I am doing on an unrelated project, ya know that ol' Recycle kick thing... well yep.
Travis's Vocals are a Majikal thing.
plus Paul Ill did not sign my poster Oh Well, not giving it back.
Paul was MIA at the time of the signing. In fact he still is. So, three sigs on all the posters.
ok Travis, I hope he's somewhere good, and not sick... I just thought it was a rare-ity, the fact that I did not ask You too sign the disc, in the special notes/attachments, sorta regretted it aftern the fact of the perch.
Thank You,
More Vocal Music from Travis in the Future, Please.
Chris DiCicco
Oh, he's fine. Just making music elsewhere for now.
Quote from: Travis on March 10, 2012, 12:57:09 PM
Oh, he's fine. Just making music elsewhere for now.
Good, Thank You Again.
Just got mine, what a tasty little poster. I'm not going to hang it up just yet because I'm moving in June, but rest assured it'll take pride of place somewhere. Thank you Travis!
Getting down to a handfull of posters left. Last call. If you still see the poster banner above I still have a few, I'll pull it when they're gone.
So I got my album on Saturday and was really excited to get into the new album after the three great tracks you already put on your site.
I have to say it's amazing. Every song sounds unique. I really like the chorus parts and backround voices. Every part of each song just fits.
After every runthrough I find something new i didn't recognize before.
I really like Iconography and I thought this would be something like it. It isn't at all but great on its own.
Thank you Soebe, I really appreciate your feedback and kind words. Glad to hear you think it stands well against Iconography and the other stuff I've done, I know it's different. Thanks again.
Happy Easter, Travis. I've got "The Owl" on again. What a great album. I never go two days without a listen. The momentum of your vocals and piano playing and the sincerity and display of well-aimed intent behind the music has given me a real lift since the album came out. One I needed and truly appreciate. My wife, Seagulltron, told me to wish you Happy Easter or her behalf, too.
Happy Easter to both of you. Thank you so much for the kind words regarding The Owl. After pooring myself into it for over a year, it's that kind of feedback that makes the hard work worthwhile. Thanks again.
Hey Travis. I've listened to The Owl Dives Through The Crescent Moon a bunch of times. I really like it. One of my favorite parts of the album is the imagery some of the lyrics create. Pretty cool indeed!
Thanks Ella_M. Lyrics are one of the best reasons to sing, I appreciate it.
I do like this a lot. My fave songs are (besides Came to Rest) Big Brass Bell and The Blue Ray.
This whole CD though has a nostalgic feel for me, as written before; the tone of it, and has inspired me a bit to pick up a long neglected writing project.
What's next, Travis?
Working on a couple of Owl related projects with my brother and trying to finish up two other collaboration records that are almost done. There are several other CD in various stages completion.
Quote from: Travis on April 30, 2012, 08:42:05 AM
Working on a couple of Owl related projects with my brother and trying to finish up two other collaboration records that are almost done. There are several other CD in various stages completion.
very cool news. Thanks for sharing ;D
Sounds ace. We'll be here, waiting!
Drizzly/foggy morning
Southbound train along the Hudson.
OWL=the perfect soundtrack.