Hey, Clawlings.

When Kyle Cassidy, Nicki Jaine, Tara and I collaborated on a goth-industrial cover of Gordon Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” I didn’t have the time or the tech to really do it properly.

Well, Kyle got in touch with me recently and told me his guitars sounded lame and too quiet in the old mix. And they were! So, I have done a complete rebuild with the exceedingly cool new technology that Brainclaw now has access to, and the results are much more satisfying than the original mix.

Kyle’s guitars were pumped full of audio steroids, Nicki and Tara’s vocals were re-edited and re-effected, I added “real” drums in the choruses to give them some extra meat, and I ran the whole thing through my new secret weapon.

No, I will NOT tell you what it is. It wouldn’t be a secret anymore if I did!

Please enjoy this high resolution .aiff file of the completely rebuilt Brainclaw cover of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”

Or if you prefer the quick and easy path, (i.e. the dark side) here is the .mp3 version..

Davidclaw out.

Reorganization, evolution, DEVOLUTION?

Brainclaw has been in hibernation, after suffering some severe blows to its superstructure. Do we die? Crumple? FOLD UNDER PRESSURE??

We say NO! What does not kill us makes us… stranger?

We will be emerging soon, new album finally in hand, to delight, enthrall and generally scare the hell out of Brainclaw fans everywhere.

The time is nearly upon us.

You, the faithful, have waited so patiently. Wait just a bit longer, and your patience will be rewarded in spades.

Davidclaw out.

Gary and David spent Sunday creating a darker cover of a Pink Floyd song that was already pretty dark, “Comfortably Numb.”

You can check it out HERE.

Enjoy.

“Comfortably Numb” was featured on the platinum-selling Pink Floyd album, The Wall, released in 1979.

David will be performing this song and several others live with Gary at his next show, so stay tunes for show dates.

Be sure to check Gary’s MySpace page for all kinds of new songs and concert dates.

Brainclaw spent Sunday with Gary Billings, recording a fantastic new song called “So I Surrender.”

It’s a powerful vocal and acoustic guitar song, and really showcases Gary’s voice at the top of its game.

He will most likely have it posted on his MySpace page very soon.

As always, it was a pleasure working again with such a consummate and passionate professional. Remember that Gary’s solo album called Grey Skies,is now available:

Track Listing:
1. At All
2. Stay
3. Reaping the Wreckage of My Past
4. Castles in the Sand
5.Your Life of Uncertainty
6. Hannah’s Lullaby

You can buy CDs or digital downloads from CDBaby HERE. You can also buy the CD from Isotank.com.

For more info, see Gary’s MySpace page.

The album is a departure from Gary’s work in Carfax Abbey, and his voice and guitar playing are at their peak.

This is a pure, unadulterated look into Gary’s complex soul, with no frosting or artifice. Please give it a listen, it will be well worth your time.

Tara and I had a fantastic time reuniting with Gary again in our own Studio Auroviral, where much of the Carfax Abbey back catalogue was written and recorded.

Brainclaw is now accessible through everyone’s favorite social networking utility, Facebook!

Feel free to head over there and become a Brainclaw fan.

There will be new previews of upcoming releases, rare photos and other content sure to thrill and amaze.

OH. And whatever you do, don’t EVER let professional musicians buy Guitar Hero III.

Now they will NEVER GET THE DAMN ALBUM FINISHED!

Sunday, Feb 15, 2009

Showtime:
1:30 PM

Where:
Crossroads Coffeehouse

6156 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia
19128

Free All Ages Show!

Gary Billings and David Giuffre are two of the founding members of Philadelphia’s own CARFAX ABBEY.

They haven’t shared a stage in over eight years, and will be performing songs from Gary’s new album Grey Skies.

David will be playing synthesizer, backing up Gary and his acoustic guitar.

Gary’s new album, Grey Skies is available at the show.

There will be other guest performers at the show as well

Come and see a mellow and exciting stage reunion!