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Author: Fredo on January 08 2008

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--> Hi there, emers

Well, I'm starting to brace myself for reviews. I received a few so far, and the ones I discovered today... well, I'm not sure how to read them. They seem slightly perplexed.

There's this one from This Is Fake DIY:
link

It seems actually to be a strong review, I don't read anything negative in the review, but I only got 3.5 stars out of 5.

This one from the milk factory seems much better I think...
link

Still, it's kind of reserving judgement a bit, right? Still 4.7 out of 5 is much bettah! I'm going to have to toughen myself up because I'm sure there will be some slams.

There was also a review in French music magazine Les Inrock, but alas, it's just print and not online anywhere... AND IN FRENCH!!! I have been assured it's actually a really positive review, but I can't prove it as I don't read French!

If anyone can translate, I'd be so appreciative!: link

Man, last night I did an open mic that just bombed so horribly! I'm finding that crowds don't quite know what to make of my music. I suppose it's not wise to start with a song like Puss, which, although is upbeat, is rather strange and is sung in gibberish.

My set did not start off too well, as my old iPod jammed and I couldn't get it to start, so wasted like 5 minutes struggling with the old one. Then I usally whistle at the end but my mouth was so utterly parched that I ended up having to sing the melody and it was like 5 steps higher than my range so cracked hideously!!! ahh!!!!

Then I spent another few wasted minutes finding the song on my new iPod. The next song I did was Moon After Berceuse, but I couldn't find the karaoke version, so I had to play this bass-line accompaniment only track I made for a video I just made for it. So basically it was accapella. The audience reaction was... meh, although I felt the vocal performance was quite powerful.

ahwell... picking myself and moving forward.

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01/08/08 + daswesen

lol bb01, i was about to say round goes to you

we both win!

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01/08/08 + nicknotis

I think it's advisable to remember that music reviewers are music reviewers because they can write well, not necessarily understand music well.

But let's be real, everybody wants praise. So congratulations on the positive reviews. And for what it's worth, jdg gave me two and a half poops.

By the way, what's the name of your release? Is your band name Fredo?

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01/08/08 + Fredo

thanks daswesen and bb01! That was kind of you guys. Seems like a very creatively written review.

My feeling about reviews is exactly that it means you are getting some attention and that more folks will be led to the music as a consequence. So it's exciting. But if there is one thing I have learned over the last couple of years is just to keep all expectations extremely low, and if possible not even to think about the gravy. Just keep focusing on new work.

nicknotis, the name of the release is the Sad Song EP ad my band name is Fredo Viola. You can hear a bunch of tracks on my myspace page, and watch a video I created on my website: link

Thanks for everyone's very good input. I really appreciate it.

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01/08/08 + daswesen

thx for the music fredo

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01/09/08 + Fredo

you are welcome, daswesen.

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01/09/08 + kwyj

Got my copy today! (I waited 'till it was availale in the UK - link )

Sounds great - hogwash is a fantastic tune, even my wife thought it was great.

Nice one Fredo.

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01/09/08 + Fredo

!!!

Thanks so much, kwyj! I'm slightly disgruntled about the cover printing, but I'm happy to hear the vinyl sounds good! I still haven't been able to listen myself, I have had to dismantle my studio and am waiting until the end of the week to set it up again.

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01/09/08 + Fredo

oh, and cheers to your wife!

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01/09/08 + dumafuji

fredo!! these reviews were great!

01/10/08 + kwyj

I didn't see anything wrong with the cover printing - it has a lovely textured feel to it too. The artwork also drew favourable comments from Elaine, whose reaction I thought worth mentioning, since most albums I bring home are met with a heavy eye roll after approx 5 seconds.

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