{"id":2982,"date":"2014-11-11T04:33:16","date_gmt":"2014-11-11T04:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/?p=2982"},"modified":"2014-11-11T04:34:35","modified_gmt":"2014-11-11T04:34:35","slug":"falcon-down-rogue-frequencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/falcon-down-rogue-frequencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcon Down ~ Rogue Frequencies"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Daniel

Daniel Childerley<\/p><\/div>\n

I set up my brand and musical alter ego Falcon Down in February 2014. Everything before this date led me to the conclusion that all I need is belief in my songwriting and in the direction that I have chosen to take. I released my first album Delusions of Grandeur<\/em> as Falcon Down on 31-March-2014, and I followed this up with 3 simultaneous releases on the 1-August-2014: The EP\u2019s Primer<\/em> and Charcoal<\/em> and the super-exclusive fan track Bear in the Cannon<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In my opinion great songwriting matures and remains classic even after decades have past. Rogue Frequencies<\/em> is my latest album, launched on Halloween of this year. My music can be streamed from my website. I have one more official release planned before the end of 2014.<\/p>\n

As a solo outfit, I remain largely a studio artist. Remember that your music will always travel further than you ever can. This is a good musical landscape, thanks to so many independent stations, and social sites. \u00a0Independent artists are in charge of driving forward their message to get their music heard by potential fans. I, for one, enjoy the freedom of being in control and read the website Riding the Indie Music Bus<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>for links to stations, bloggers and review sites.<\/p>\n

Falcon Down is mine and mine alone, anyone who is a fan of Dave Grohl, knows his view on intellectual property rights. I\u2019m of the same viewpoint.<\/p>\n

I have always seen myself as a songwriter, lyricist, guitarist and vocalist, in that order. The plan has always been to try and gain some traction in this very crowded marketplace. The way I see this happening for me is by remaining raw and authentic, whilst keeping productivity high. The days of writing a number one single are all but behind us, a brand that keeps growing, learning and adapting intelligently will ultimately carve out its own space.<\/p>\n

\"FalconSometimes, we are going to get negative feed back, as music is so subjective. When you put your music into the public domain, you can handle it in a variety of ways: 1) change everything that you\u2019ve created and believe it is right to suit a few opinions, or 2) stick to your guns and seek new ears that could potentially become fans. I have always gone for the second option.<\/p>\n

I know the niche that I\u2019m striving for: modern music fans who know their own minds. They don\u2019t believe the hype created about some bands and singers. It takes real strength of character to say, \u201cYou know what, today I\u2019m not prepared to follow the herd and consume what you\u2019re selling. I am happy to discover my own musical sustenance.\u201d<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t and won\u2019t play covers. If I can\u2019t make it with my own crafted tracks, then I\u2019m not prepared to piggyback off the talents of other artists. For me, discovering and writing authentic music far outweighs hearing pale imitations.<\/p>\n

I strongly believe that when you get comfortable in your own skin that other people will appreciate the core element that much more. \u00a0Over-produced music is something that everybody is doing, and all I hear is the producer and not the recording artists or original song. If you\u2019re happy to hand over the creative reigns to somebody else, that\u2019s your right to do so. I know the sound and structures that I am trying to write. I mix and produce all of my music, as I have a vision for the sound I am after.<\/p>\n

The idea of working in a professional studio is something that I may one day wish to experience. For now, I have planned out my next releases through until 2016. You don\u2019t have to spend $10,000 to $1 Million in today\u2019s market releasing an album. My latest release Rogue Frequencies<\/em> cost less than $50 in total to record and distribute. Thanks to companies like Tune Core and CD Baby, along with online mastering services like LANDR<\/a>, everyone can afford to be heard.<\/p>\n

This time around, I have decided to release digital copies only. \u00a0Like so many other bands and artists out there, I too have been left with cartons of unsold CD\u2019s from a previous outfit.<\/p>\n

\"FalconWhatever your driving force, stay true to what you wanted to achieve from the outset. Goals and directions change, but don\u2019t let other people change them for you. You\u2019re not a musical clone waiting for somebody else to stamp their mark on you. Don\u2019t go changing unless you decide that you want to.<\/p>\n

2015 will see the launch of my third album Mayday, Mayday<\/em>, due for release on Mayday, along with several singles and EP\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Falcon Down
\nwww.falcondown.com<\/a>
\n@falcon_dan<\/a>
\nFacebook<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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