7,000 Days

Posted by EarSmack on Mar 24th, 2010 | no comments

Just finished working on a new track for the Highpoint Band. The song is called 7,000 days. They’ll be using it to promote a new series about the 7,000 days it takes to raise a kid. I really had fun with this one, and got to try out some new techniques and ideas. Have a listen!

7,000 Days  by  jjoseph

Philip Rivers – Rivers Of Hope

Posted by EarSmack on Mar 13th, 2010 | no comments

I just got back from a 6 day trip to San Diego where I recorded production sound for Flashlight Media Group and Rivers of Hope. Rivers of Hope is a foundation that Philip River’s (quarterback of the Chargers) has started to help foster children in San Diego county. While in San Diego we did several interviews with Philip, adopted families, and kids that were in the foster care system. I will also be composing music for the project, so be looking for several new tracks from me in the next few weeks!!

Music Video

Posted by EarSmack on Feb 15th, 2010 | no comments

Awesome video to the song “Great Is Your Love” from the CD Morning Colours. Don’t forget to download the album for free!

GREAT IS YOUR LOVE from Azod Abedikichi on Vimeo.

Hampton Hotels

Posted by EarSmack on Jan 21st, 2010 | no comments

Hampton Hotels, a member of the Hilton family of hotels, is a big brand. This series of videos done by Soulfire Creative illustrates just how BIG the Hampton brand is. EarSmack was hired to compose the custom music that ties the whole project together. Watch the video here!

More Hampton videos to come, stay tuned!!

Morning Colours – Free Album

Posted by EarSmack on Jan 18th, 2010 | no comments

I just finished a project for Highpoint Church called Morning Colours. It’s offered as a free download from their website – go download it now!!

Download the album

Josh Maze – Vocals, BGVs, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Keys, Drums, Perc, Bass
James Joseph – Engineer, Mixing, Mastering, Programming, Keys, Perc, Acoustic, Electric, BGVs
Joe Urcavich – BGVs
Derek Shipley – Upright
Richard Thomas – Cello
Candace Joseph – Vocals
Lauren Winn – Vocals

Christmas Lights

Posted by EarSmack on Dec 23rd, 2009 | no comments

Here’s some more Christmas ear candy!
A couple of weeks ago I helped record Myla Smith’s song “Christmas Lights”. It’s now available for FREE download.

Engineer – James Joseph
Mixed by Jonathan Treeby at JT Studios in Memphis, TN.
Drums – Mike Jackson
Bass Guitar and Cello – Richard Thomas
Electric Guitar – Jamie Randolph
Keys, Percussion, Guitars – James Joseph
Produced by Myla Smith, Richard Thomas, and James Joseph

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Posted by EarSmack on Dec 14th, 2009 | no comments

Here’s an awesome version of We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Maybe it should be called Wii Wish You A Merry Christmas – you’ll get the idea when you listen to it. I mixed and mastered it for Bellevue’s Singing Christmas Tree which still has performances through Wednesday. So, go listen to the youth choirs sing along to this “8 bit” track. More Christmas goodies coming soon!

James

We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Arranged by Josh Stewart

She’s On Fire Remix

Posted by EarSmack on Nov 1st, 2009 | no comments

Star & Micey is a Memphis band who just released their debut album under the Ardent Music label. Not only do these guys know how to put on a great show, but they can write some catchy songs! If you haven’t heard their album yet listen to it here. With guest appearances by Luther Dickinson (Black Crowes, North Mississippi Allstars), Rick Steff (Cat Power, Lucero), and Jody Stephens (Big Star) – this is a cd you definitely shouldn’t miss out on. After hearing their song “She’s On Fire” I couldn’t help myself, and begged them to let me do a remix. Be one of the first to hear it!

Sound Alikes

Posted by EarSmack on Sep 30th, 2009 | no comments

Sometimes we’ll get a request to compose in the style of a particular band or popular song. This is often done to avoid the hassle and cost of licensing a particular piece of music while still keeping the feelings and connotations associated with the original piece. We’re music snobs here at EarSmack, and we’re not ashamed of it! When we do sound alikes we dissect every piece of the original, finding out what really makes it tick, then we reinvent it. Here’s an example.

Original

Sound Alike

Highpoint Ad Campaign

Posted by EarSmack on Aug 31st, 2009 | no comments

Highpoint Church in Memphis, TN is a fast growing church with a clear direction and identity. When they approached us about music for their imperfect campaign, they already had several ideas of what they wanted. The end result was a song that included all of the specific elements that they requested (Postal Service Synth, Acoustic Guitars, Logo Pad etc..). The music really helped to tie the whole campaign together! Take a look at it here!