Whilst 'My Private Cosmos' and 'Mixed Up Kid' are now released and hopefully enhancing your musical environment, there is still much to look forward to in 2022.
Next year will see me trying to deal with the backlog of unreleased albums going back to 2016. Albums such as 'Phantom Fuzzbox,' ' 'Studio Cadet,' 'Electra,' ''Memory Loft,' 'Powertron,' 'Magnetic Travels',' Stupid Serious,' 'Amplified Dreams And Wild Surprises,' and ''Cathode Paintbox.' All of which have been waiting in the wings for far too long.
But there is always the temptation to release my latest projects first, a temptation I really must resist as there are so many 'logjam' albums worthy of being at the front of the queue.
I haven't slowed down or taken a break though, and have another brand new album in the works titled, (at the moment,) 'Man Of Dreams.' In many ways it's a whisper away from 'Mixed Up Kid' in style but also slightly different. It's as if the 'kid' grew up. I just need a couple more tracks to complete the album and then I'll be itching to release it.
So, whatever the scenario, there will be a wealth of new and varied music to keep you entertained throughout the coming year. Hopefully containing lots of delightful and exciting surprises! 😉😊
One of the guitars I've been using of late on 'My Private Cosmos' and the album currently in the works' is my Isana 'Black Pearl'' archtop. This is a limited edition recreation of the guitar that Elvis Presley used in his army years. It's a guitar with lots of character. Here's a picture of Elvis with his original Black Pearl.
How about Dreamsville ? You've never used that as a title.
Well, thirteen tracks completed for 'Man Of Dreams' with a possible fourteenth track currently in the works. There will also be two 'bonus' tracks of alternative mixes of two of the titles. Another jam-packed audio package!
I'm toying with the possibility of changing the album title though. 'Man Of Dreams' is very similar to my '80s album, 'Map Od Dreams,' (only one letter difference!) I could title the album 'All The Fun Of The Fair', or even 'Signalling As We Go,' but I need to have a think about that and may even stick with 'Man Of Dreams'. Plenty of time to decide which way to jump as the album won't be scheduled for release until after I've released one of the backlog albums from my archives.
But, meanwhile, here's a list of tracks for inclusion on 'Man Of Dreams', but please note this is not a running order. That will be decided later.
MAN OF DREAMS: POSSIBLE TRACKS.
(not a running order.)
1: ‘A SHOWER OF SPARKS.’
2: ‘SOME JIGGERY POKERY.’
3: ‘A COMPASS IN MY MIND.’
4: ‘IN THE BRIGHT TWILIGHT SKY.’
5: ‘ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR.’
6: ‘A MAGIC FRAME OF MIND.’
7: ‘FAST FORWARD, SLO-MO.’
8: ‘RUNNING FROM MY OWN SHADOW.’
9: ‘ MAN OF DREAMS.’
10: ‘SHAPE SHIFTER.’
11: ‘SIGNALLING AS WE GO.’
12: ‘THE WEATHER SONG.’
13: ‘CLOUDS AND HALOES.’
What about "Powertron"?
Don't keep us waiting, Bill. Let Electra loose!
Incredible ! Bill, you are always working, always moving forward... I find this dedication to be quite impressive !
Let it out Bill
Well, I think an unreleased album from my archives should be the first release of 2022...and an early contender is an album titled 'ELECTRA.'' Here is a flyer for it.
HAPPY NEW YEAR COWBOY BILL AND EMI X
Excellent as always ..my greatest obsession xx
Excellent! I'm still curious about Amplified Dreams And Wild Surprises. I remember you stated that some songs reminded you of the Stones...but I know it's a more alternative version of that style. Sounds good to me. Here's to longevity.
"Allow Me To Insist" was a track title from "STYLUS" along with multi-disc load of others from 2019 - this seems appropriate for the top of the pile for release asap 2022.
Some amazing flyers for that jazzy compilation too 💽🎷🎸🎹🥁🎺
Briliant ...I will take the credit for smoking that out !! LOL
The recording of 'Man Of Dreams' is almost complete...watch out for a list of track titles soon!
An old one and a new one every month of 2022 !!!
Sounds like a wonderful New Year's resolution: distribute music already made, while making more. Here is to a productive 2022! Cheers!
[Put me down for everything.]
Yes Bill, clean out the logjam closet!!
Wow! Looking forward to 2022 and the new music Bill. I have plenty to hold me over until then, including my just received copy of My Private Cosmos. Here we go...!!!
Awl.....Right.... To the new year!
and wont it be great if we can all be together next december listening to Bill live !!...blindly optimistic ..but hey I'm hoping to see Dylan in 2022 and he is in his 80's !!!!
Whenever you do release the backlog, Bill, please can you put the dates the albums were recorded in the notes so we have the sense of chronology.
Mr. Nelson, you continue to amaze me with your dedication, passion and output! You're a real inspiration to this fellow musician. Cheers!
Unbelievable, and exciting !! Your musical ideas move continually forward ☺️💪👍.
Cheers Bill, I thought I had a nearly complete catalogue, but those are all titles I do not yet own; eagerly awaiting hearing them, it’s all new to me…hooray!