All of the tracks for the fourth Cue album, "Seven or Less", are done and mixed. Going through final tests on various speaker systems and then it will be distributed to the world! Keep checking back for updates. "Seven or Less" is the darkest of the four Cue albums, and the concept was also to use seven instruments or less per song. Very clever title... Check out all of the previous Cue http://www.youtube.com/chrisjoyemusic

New licensing deals

Various projects have been using Cue tracks recently. Regis University used "Hill of Slane", from "A Thousand Shards of Sun", in a promotional video called "I am a Ranger", see the video below (the track is the first 2:00 or so):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWdSzNQJp3c

Also, numerous tracks were used from "Layers", for a promo/pitch trailer for an upcoming documentary titled "Birth Rite". Stay tuned for more cool info on that later this year.

"A Glimpse of Color"

The third Cue album has been released. You can find it at some of the links below. I would recommend Bandcamp as you can set you're price (lowest is $5). In addition, on Bandcamp, you can name your own price for the first two Cue albums ("Layers" and "A Thousand Shards of Sun") - even $0.00 if you'd like! Check it out, don't forget it's on Spotify as well.

Bandcamp:
http://chrisjoye.bandcamp.com

iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-glimpse-of-color/id499305684?uo=4

Amazon MP3:
http://www.amazon.com/A-Glimpse-of-Color/dp/B00759IN8A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1329446590&sr=8-2

CDBaby:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cue22

A Glimpse

I've finished my 15th track for Cue's next and third album, "A Glimpse of Color". I have one more to finish up and need to re-record the accordion part, then it will be finished!! Stand by...

New album update!

The third release from Cue, "A Glimpse of Color", should be finished by December. It will be a digital only release, but available on all the same avenues (iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, Bandcamp, etc.)

Check back for more info! This'll be a good one!

Tons of new info!

BANDCAMP:
I have been updating my Bandcamp site quite a bit. Check it out here:
http://chrisjoye.bandcamp.com/

Feel free to e-mail me for a free download code of my album!


LICENSED CUE SONGS
- King Lawrence (a well-respected photography and media company) licensed "In the Night" off of the Layers album. Check it out here:

http://vimeo.com/24141180


- Community Credit Union licensed "Soda Vs Pop"
off of the A Thousand Shards of Sun album. Animation and motion design by Kevin Kerndt. Check it here:

http://www.kerndtdesign.com


CUSTOM MUSIC
I have also been writing custom music for feature films. I just finished the score to Two Days in February, directed by Michael P. Noens from Chicago.

I also finished the score to Seasons of Gray a few months ago. The new trailer has been uploaded and can be seen here (a lot of Cue licensed music in here as well):

http://www.seasonsofgray.com

"A Thousand Shards of Sun" availability!

You can preview and purchase "A Thousand Shards of Sun" (Cue's second commercial release) at the following:

iTunes
CDBaby.com
Digstation.com
Amazon MP3
emusic.com

NEW ALBUM ARTWORK!

This is the final artwork, skillfully crafted (again) by Justin Hamrick. Check it. "A Thousand Shards of Sun" will be available for physical purchase shortly, in the mean time, check out DigStation

COMPLETE!

"A Thousand Shards of Sun" is complete! The duplication order is in, so physical CDs will be available middle January. In the mean time, the album is available for purchase on DigStation at http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000065888 and will also be shortly available on iTunes and Amazon.

Album 2 update

The second album by Cue, titled "A Thousand Shards of Sun", is very near completion! We are waiting on the final artwork before sending off to be duplicated and distributed to iTunes, Amazon, etc. - stay tuned!

NEW Cue Album 2 Teaser mp3

Here are a few clips from the upcoming CD for Cue. Post comments!

http://www.chrisjoyemusic.com/audio/mp3s/cuealbum2.mp3

The second album has been mixed and mastered!

Cue's second album is complete, at least musically. It was mixed and mastered at Taylor Barefoot Productions in Brighton, MA in early September 2010 and is now awaiting artwork and physical CD duplication. Stay tuned for more info!

Cue Untitled(comment with title suggestions). 25 tracks will be on the disc, ranging from :30 to over 3:00 in length. Again, commercial licensing and film and television were the target arenas for all of the music, however, unlike Layers, this disc is more upbeat and contains drums (real and MIDI) and percussion on just about every track. Styles range from alt rock to accordion music to house and drum-and-bass beats. Stay tuned for some sample clips to be posted shortly!

The CDs are here!

I have received the shipment of CDs for Cue "Layers"! If you are interested in purchasing a physical copy, please visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Cue2. Otherwise, you can purchase one from me directly, e-mail me at chris (at) chrisjoyemusic (dot it) com. I accept Paypal.

Tracks uploaded to Youtube

Each track has been uploaded as a video with album artwork to Youtube. You can check out each one at http://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisJoyeMusic#p/u, and then click on a video on the right hand column.
Physical CDs will be available sometime next week, as well as digital downloads at iTunes, Amazon MP3, eMusic.com, and CDbaby.com

Layers Teaser Audio

Here is a brief teaser of a few of the tracks for "Layers". It shall be released soon!

http://chrisjoyemusic.com/audio/mp3s/layersteaser.mp3

Layers cover artwork

The artwork for "Layers", designed by Justin Hamrick.

Mastering is DONE!

Just got word the master tracks have been finalized and are currently being shipped to me. The artwork is under it's final tweaks, and then the printing process will begin! I hope to have the CD for sale by the end of March or April, 2010.

Album update!

The album is currently being mastered and final guitars are being recorded today @ Taylor Barefoot Studios in Boston, MA. Check back shortly for more updates.

CD masters

After a computer failure at the studio, the mastering process was delayed a bit longer. However, I should have the masters shortly.

Cue artwork

The artwork process is going well. Justin has nailed down a solid cover design and we're just tweaking a few colors and textures. I'll post some previews shortly.