Guilt Machine
Although part of me cringes at the flagrant egotism of publishing a post about myself (even on my personal website — go figure), I know that some of you are probably wondering what I’ve been up to since, well, since I used to post regularly here. If this describes you, then read on!
When it comes to music and creativity, for the past year I’ve been heavily involved with my partner Arjen’s new project, Guilt Machine, having had the honor of both playing the guitar solos and writing lyrics for the entire album. The album, called “On This Perfect Day,” will be released by Mascot Records in Europe on 31 August, and in the USA on 29 September. In addition to the video trailer (below), the Guilt Machine Myspace has two full songs uploaded, as well as all the links you need to find out more info about the project and pre-order signed Limited Edition copies of the album.
On the personal front, since late 2007 I’ve mainly been focusing on adapting to my new life in Holland as well as getting (and staying) healthy. It’s a slow process, but the trend is inching steadily upwards. I’m learning a lot as I go, and may eventually share some of it here. Until then, I hope you’ll like what you hear from Guilt Machine!
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Yeah! Welcome back! Let’s bring that flagrant ego back to blogging more often!
Great shredding Lori, so you have a Vigier now?
Heya Lori, good to see you back here again
It’s a cool trailer indeed. An interesting and nicely filmed clip.
Cool solo’s you threw out. Curious to hear them all
Also nice to see/hear Arjen singing and playing acoustic. He’d better do another solo album sooner or later…
Anyway, I can’t wait to get the album in September
About yourself, I hope you’ll be very happy here and in a healthy state. Good to hear things are getting better now. And how’s your Dutch progressing?
Cheerio,
Robbo
Thanks, Jon…I wanted something rather weird for that song, since it’s about psychological breakdown, thus the strange whammy-pedal section. I’ve had the Vigier since mid-2007, and like it a lot. I used it and the Luna for most of the solos on the GM album.
Thanks, Rob. Arjen actually sings quite a bit on the album; a nice contrast to Jasper, I think.
My Dutch is not going so well, mainly because I’m a recluse and don’t create opportunities for myself to get exposure to it. SHAME ON ME!
Maar ik kan wel een beetje…
Arjen should talk to you in Dutch only. That’ll help things along tremendously!
Also: http://blog.tweologism.com/2009/06/twantrum.html
Arjen is probably like me. My girlfriend is american and when I open my mouth, english comes out. So you see… It’s the guys’ fault.
Don’t worry about it too much. You’re fluent in music.
Met hartelijke groeten,
Klaas
Ps. Guilt Machine arrived yesterday. YESSSS!!
Hiya Lori !
At last…!
I’m so happy, that you’ve become kinda “tangible” again…
…I’ve truly missed you n’ I’ve missed your inspiration !
You’ve actually brought my playing back to life once again…
…I KNOW that I’m ever-so “gooey” about you, but er, Jeez ?!
I’m truly pleased that life is feeling/looking good for you !
P’haps I shouldn’t be so screamingly “gushing” here, but…?!
Love y’ SO much Lori !
Always, in All ways…
Stephen H xxxxxxxxxxxx
Oh yeah, hey Arjen…!
I hope you can get this divine young lady to become a vegetarian !
God bless m’ “Sister-In-Wah” !
Love, Love n’ Love – Stephen !
I just can’t shut up, can I ?!
If it’s not too much…
…(it’s not enough !!)
Nice solo Lori…
…Stephen – xxx!
Hi Lori!
I’m pretty glad too that you start blogging again.
This blog has been to me a bit like the pub on the corner with you as the owner/bartender(a gorgeous one talking about rock guitar with knowledge,passion and humor!)that’s being kind to it’s clients even when they get a bit carried away.
I’m not gushing like Stephen
but close…
Jomaheux
Hiya Jomaheux !
Y’okay ?! “Long time-no read !”
That’s such a great analogy…!
……Summed up to perfection !
God bless…
…Stephen !
Hey Stephen!
I’m doing fine except for the fact that one of my closest friend passed away two weeks ago.
I’m playing quite a lot,by myself and with the two bands i’m in.
Thanks for asking.
But you know what? I did also miss your greatly written response.
Cheers man!
*responses!
OH-SO sorry to hear about your friend Jomaheux !
It’s literally, a pain when a friend/loved one passes away…
…(or “crosses over” as I prefer to think of it !)
’tis a cliche I know, but regarding a loss…
…one may not get “over it” – but one can get “through it !”
Trust me … I know !
Two bands ?!
You sure are the busy bee aren’t you ?!
I go through periods that fluctuate ‘tween…
…not picking the guitar up ?! / not puting it down !!
Now that’s why I’m so pleased that Lori’s er, back in town !
I truly find her “inspiring !”
God bless…
…Stephen !
The Guilt Machine stuff released so far sounds GREAT and the solo in the trailer can immediatly be identified as a “Lori-Solo”.
OH yeah…!
Jasper is an excellent choice for a vocalist
(we zijn fier op “onze” Jasper hier in Vlaanderen
Didn’t get to know him personally (yet), but Valentijn, the pianist on his solo album, is a good friend of mine… small world… well, small countries in these parts anyway
Keep up the good work!
It’s nobody’s fault but mine, I’m afraid. I’m just not motivated to put in the effort to learn yet another language, particularly now that my memory doesn’t work at all as well as it used to. It would be different if I actually *needed* Dutch on a daily basis, but I don’t. But if I were at all motivated, this would be good advice indeed.
good to see you back Lori
nice viger doo i mis some of your old guitar playing style
nice sound by the way
greets Danny xxx
I seen you posted on the Ice Age myspace and was curious about you.
Wow, very impressive playing!
That song “If” has a lot of feeling, the way guitar players should be, like Ritchie Blackmore/Rainbow, and Marty Friedman/Megadeth.
I will get around to buying any cd’s you are on, I know I’ll get my money’s worth!
I love it …….another ace……
hugs
gwen