Band on the Diaper Run

My Only Offer

  I'm loving the baby version best (thanks fellow babbler and baby, Gwynne and Anslem)

but here two videos for "My Only Offer"

And just so you know, there is a cameo (trumpet player) by A.C. Newman from the New Pornographers

(and my lil sis) in the adult version.

 

We recorded with Mr. Newman this past week-some backing vocals for his next solo record. 

He's really a genius melody maker. 

 

 

 And, June loved his beard.  (my camera is broken so I'm relying on effects these days)

 

 

 While recording, June took a nap in one of the live rooms at the studio in Brooklyn. I need to get a real piano at our house.  She literally fell asleep after seconds of listening to me play (pretty weak) versions of lullabies on the studio piano. Then, the engineer hooked up a studio baby monitor (a microphone in one room, wired into speakers in the control room) so we would hear her cries.  In fact, some of her cries might end up somewhere on his record if they are on pitch with Carl.

 

 Ahh, the New York skyline at sunset on the way home.  And I've got a good man, Happy Anniversary, Mr. Chill.


+ DIGG + STUMBLE

Comments

 

Candace said:

happy anniversary!

July 8, 2008 2:14 PM
 

James said:

I'm looking forward to your Toronto show on August 4th. Lee's Palace is a great venue. It will be a great way to end the Simcoe Day long weekend in Ontario! I was also lucky enough to attend your show when I visited New York City (Irving Plaza) in September 2006. See you soon.

July 8, 2008 9:34 PM
 

sillymisslily said:

love the new video!

July 10, 2008 1:05 PM
 

Migs said:

I dig it.  

July 10, 2008 3:15 PM
 

Julian said:

I absolutely love your blog. I am in a band and am a filmmaker, I can empathize with the unpredictable, sans routine, life style. I haven't had the pleasure of taking my kids on tour but they have been to nearly all of my sets and consistently climb on me while I edit.

Once a friend of Isaac, my four year old, saw me with a camera. The kid was intrigued, and asked me why I had it. My son says "Don't you know my Dad makes music videos?" I was glad I have had him around so much as I work.

July 12, 2008 2:49 AM
 

amandashea17 said:

Loves the second video. So cute. Where can I hear your songs? itoons?

July 12, 2008 10:03 PM
 

amandashea17 said:

Found your cds. They are awesome. Sorry it has taken me so long to discover. Even though I've been reading the blog, no excuse!

July 12, 2008 10:07 PM

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I'm in a band of 11 years with my husband of 8 years and I'm a mom of two girls of 5 and 1.5 years. I want to live In San Francsico again. I've been writing here for a few years.

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Kori Gardner is the organ-playing half of the band Mates of State; her husband, Jason Hammel, plays drums. Known for their vocal harmonies and euphoric melodies, Mates of State has been described by critics as "unabashed joy", "honesty at its best", a "two piece with balls", and "a band that you must see live." Their daughter, Magnolia, was born in 2004 and started touring with the band at 10 weeks. June, their second girl, was born early this year. The whole family is touring the world right now. Hear their latest album, "Re-Arrange Us" at www.matesofstate.com, or myspace.com/matesofstate



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