Raymond Gregory: News

It's been a while since I gave you all an update on the CD. All the Guitar tracks are finished, and all that is left is Keyboards, bass, and vocals. We're on schedule! I'll include a bunch of important stuff in the comming newsletter, so watch out for that. If you're not on the list, you can sign up at the top of the page. Talk to you soon.

I have a special Christmas Digital download now available below. All the proceeds of your donation go toward funding "Operation Christmas Child" boxes for children in poverty stricken areas of the world. The boxes contain toys, and needed esentials that aren't normally available to these kids. It's cool; you can contribute to the cause, and get some good Christmas music. Just click the "BUY NOW" button, and once your payment is proccessed, you'll be taken to a download page. Thanks for your help in making a brighter Christmas for children around the world!

CLICK HERE TO BUY

Well, we finished tracking the acoustic guitar, and we're moving into tracking the Electric Guitar next, then all that's left is Bass, Keys and Vocals... I would say the 2 hardest things to record good sounds for are Drums and Acoustic Guitar, so now things should move along a little smoother. I'll put up a video from the acoustic recording in a few days... I posted some photos in the Photo Section.

I'm happy to say that it all is coming out better than I pictured. We've decided to include an acoustic version of "Off My Mind" as a bonus track in addition to the full production version. Keep checking back for more updates, and videos.

I'll be announcing the official song list for the CD in my December E-Newsletter, so, if you're not on that email list, be sure to do so... Thanks for being a part of this!

Here is the first video from the "hoemade studio." Keep in mind that I was running on 3 hours of sleep... The drum track came out great! This was loads of fun. Keep checking back for more videos. - Raymond -

Most people think that in order to make a great record you need to spend a lot of money on a grand studio, a famous producer, and have a big label budget to push the record. Now days this is simply not true. With the accessibility and quality of home recording gear, the scape is changing. All that is needed to record and push a great record today is good songs, diligence, good players, and a great group of friends. I'm not saying it doesn't cost money, but it can be within the grasp of those who are qualified and diligent enough to hold it.

This Friday I'm starting to track my first full-length CD, but not in an expensive studio. Myself and some close friends are pooling our resources to set up a makeshift studio in a house. I will bring my video camera along and let you all see the progress. Every few days I'll post a video for you to see, and you will basically be involved with everything from Tracking to mixing, to CD cover art, to reproduction, the CD release, and even the promotion process. In the end, the goal is to produce and promote a great record on a non- label budget. Tune in to see it unfold! You can expect the first post to be sometime around next weekend. It's going to be a fun one...

Raymond Gregory

I just want you all to know that I'm going into the studio to start
my first full length CD this month! It will be set to release in
early 2009... Along with this will come some major touring, so if
you want me to come to your town- shoot me an email, and we'll talk.
Rest assured- you will be among the first to know when it's available
for Pre-Sale.

Hey Everyone,

Alot of you participated in September's "record sale contest." You all did wonderfully! As for the winners, here they are:

1st place winner of a free concert is Sheryl Briggs with a whopping 30 sales!

2nd Place winner is Jerry Horner with 20 sales!

And to five 3rd place winners, you get a $10 c28 gift card:
Eunice Chaidez, Irene Drake, Leah Williams, Darla Berry.

Thanks to everyone who participated! I'll keep you updated on the distribution deal as I get info.

Love ya,

Raymond Gregory

There's only 5 days left to win a free private concert for you and your friends! That means there is also only 5 days left to get my CD for only 5 DOLLARS... on Oct. 1st, the price jumps back to 7.00

BUY IT HERE!- cdbaby.com/raymondgregory

Raymond Gregory

LYRICS:
I know your favorite color, I can name your shoe size
I'm now confortable around your father
You slept in my T-shirt last night
You whisper my name in my ear, to find if I'm awake
Could you close the window dear, It's cold and I can't sleep that way
Oh I know it sounds strange, but this feels like heaven to me
2 hearts, rearranged- composing one harmony

Happily Married, Happily Married

I'm taking off my shoes; leaving them on the floor
I know she'll be mad at me, but that's what "I'm sorry" is for
I know it sounds cruel, I should show her more curtousy
But it's hard to keep the rules- she's soo dang cute when she's angry

Happily married, Happily Married
Not just February 14th, not only on Christmas and New Year's eve
I'll cherish and treasure all of the days inbetween...

When we're all old and wrinkly, and I can't remember my name
After an hour of thinking, I still remember yours
I'll love your old age, 'cause it means I've had more time spent with you
And Know , I'm not afraid of the vows I have made
To have and to hold you, to love and adore you, till death do us part
You have my heart, for eternity...

Hey Everyone,

If you tried to order my CD from CDbaby in the past few days, you probably noticed it was out of stock. Which is cool because that means people are buying it... well it is now Fully stocked and ready to Order! Thanks everyone!

Raymond Gregory

BUY THE CD- CDbaby.com/RaymondGregory

p.s. the contest is getting heated... you guys are doing great! I'll have all of you to thank for my distribution deal!

For the month of September, I've lowered the CD baby price on my CD to $5.00! For the first 5 people that buy more than one copy of my CD on CD baby.com, I'll give you a FREE $10 C28 store gift certificate to say thank you! so, if you really think about it, you kinda get the cds for free... I only have enough for the first 5 people, so act quick... go to the "Buy" page to check it out!

Can you think of one person right now that you think would enjoy my CD? Maybe even 2 or 3? Maybe you want a few for gifts and such...Well, now is the time to buy it, because I'm dropping the CD baby price to $5 for the month of September (normally $8). You see, I'm facing possible nationwide distribution through a company called Ryko/Warner. Have you ever walked into a Wal-mart or Target and wondered how the CD's get there? Well, this company puts them there.The "make or break" for this deal all depends on how many CD's I sell in the month of September! They only count sales from CD Baby (Click here to veiw) and digital outlets like Itunes and Rhapsody (just search Raymond Gregory -- why I'm here). If everyone I knew got a friend or family member to buy one, I'd seal the deal for sure! Then you can walk into target or best buy in Utah and say- "hey, there's that guy I know." That would be fun... if not for me, do it for Utah... Visit the BUY page!

Welcome to my new home on the web! I know what you're thinking- "what happened to all the cool flash?" Well, I wanted the site to be more interacive. I want it to be a place where you can come and be a part of my music, rather than a "flashy thing to look at." You'll find some cool things to do for now, but comming soon will be my daily blog. I'll basically give you a short daily rant on whatever is on my mind, and you can come and post responses, or read what other fans have to say. It will be fun... as declarative as that sounds.

Raymond Gregory

Check out Raymonds review in urban mainstream on urbanmainstream.com/july25vol23. Here's a snipit: ...this guy Raymond Gregory has some good music. It’s that pop it in your car on a mid Saturday afternoon music. My buddy calls it Contemporary music.