Zira
Indie / Pop / Rock
fountainbleau park, fl.
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About
I, Robeast 2009 (first five tracks more next week)
Hi,
This December I had the chance to watch all the Voltron episodes (Go Lion version) online. As a teen I had never seen them all or sequentially. It was fun.
There are some very cool episodes and it was a reminder of the times I grew up in. The RPM Challenge happens in February where the goal is to write and record an album during the month. This year I decided to do my own Voltron soundtrack.
All parts were written and played by me except tracks 1,3, and 10 were based on themes from John Petersen’s original soundtrack and you can hear my dog shake her collar on two tracks. I hope you have fun listening like I did working on the project.
Thanks,
---ed->
Cover photo by Lawrence L. Lubben and this recording dedicated to his memory.
Copyright where applicable 2009 Ed Artigas
This is not for sale and for promotional use only.
www.virb.com/zira ed@spy-fi.net www.rpmchallenge.com
Post-Epoxylipstick 2007
A concept album about a failed relationship. Indie pop to space rock dirges. Written in reverse starting with drum tracks and ending with vocals as opposed to starting with songs. Post-Epoxylipstick is the third installment from Zira. The 10 song project was written for the RPM Challenge (www.rpmchallenge.com). Recorded at the Forbidden Zone. Mastered at the Laundry room By Rat Bastard. Cover design - Ivan Marchena.
Lowtech 2002
This was kind of the greatest hits from the "Minky" sessions plus some new stuff.
It had this indie cool kids pack with stickers, a Zira button, 3" cdep, foldy cover, all in a baggie.
Ana Tosca and Charlie Calderin sang back up on Like a Champ.
Johnny Calderin played drums on Winter Holiday. Hassib Chebli played bass on Do or Try. Charlie sang lead on Boomerang. Mixed by Marco Corales. Mastered by Eric Rasco (who mixed #7). Itche Butchez rocked the Single Malt remix. Recorded at U-11 mixed at Unit 7. Cover Design - Charlie Calderin.
Minky 1999-2002
This started it all I was between bands a decided to start Zira.
Zira is a recording project ranging from micro-cassette, to digitaland analog multitrack recordings.The songwriting is mainly done by me, with guest appearances by friends. Each of the "Minky" cassettes was numbered and unique from the others, due to track listing and/or order of songs. Included was an insert denoting song titles and guest musicians. Unless it was otherwise noted i was responsible for all the craziness. Each cassette had song numbers so you knew what was what from the insert. Here are the first five tracks , Walter Roeder_beats, turntables, four track on song 1. Matt Cohen - 2nd bass ,Mix and recording on song 2. Mike Dean- recording on song 4. Charlie Calderin 2nd guitar on song 5. Cover design -Manny Prierres.
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Mar 10, 2009
40 VS 20
So this year makes me forty and twenty years of playing clubs. I hope to release a bunch of stuff this year so join virb and check back every once in a while. by the end of March 2009 I should have at least 20 new songs up.
Feb 14, 2008
rpm 08
the time is here again working on the new album
if you don't know what i mean go to http://www.rpmchallenge.com
Mar 21, 2007
why do you do music?
I guess I started like most music obsessed pre-pubescent boys wanting to be a rock star. adoration, sex, music, money. well I tried, and I tried, an t-t-t-try-tried. And here I am 18 years later writing songs for my friends. I've seen many of my friends and peers make …
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Dirigible Ego, Mar 21, 2008:
I'm liking what I'm hearing.
children's guide, Mar 26, 2007:
sweet - do some recording, i'd definitely like to hear it!
Slaughterhouse 5, Mar 25, 2007:
You are very welcome indeed. It's great to be friends, isn't it? Love from Slaughterhouse 5.Xx
My Imaginary Life, Mar 22, 2007:
"Indie darling', I love that! Thanks guys, that's the sweetest thing I've heard all day! Keep up the great music, I love it!!! -Jessica
children's guide, Mar 18, 2007:
hehe i will see what beats i can dig up from the beat garden
Mr. Dave Ciciotte, Mar 16, 2007:
Written in reverse - I can relate. Get the drum part and the rest of the song will take care of its self. Your RPM stuff is darn good, and the shortest month of the year to boot!!!Thanks for the comment & keep up the good work.
MindyHertzon, Mar 14, 2007:
I LOVE ZIRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXO,
Mindy
children's guide, Mar 12, 2007:
good stuff! tracks 5, 7, and 10 are my favorites.