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Jul 27th

AY.

Practically finished: ATAP, Mirror of Erised, KMTTP Cover? Progressing: The unnamed heartbreak song, Tik Tok Cover Need: another couple songs. We just need to teach Jon everything and have Jared write his part. And Jon needs to write a lead part for ATAP. And we need a small bridge for MoE. Otherwise, we are good.

Jan 9th

Progress as of now.

One full song. Two songs in the making. Another two or three yet to be created. Afterwards, we can demo and then record. Gahhh.

Jan 6th

In Regards to the HPN Myspace...

I’m going to start blogging randomness in it, such as our musical progresses and whatnot.

Jan 6th

Looking to break into the music industry? Here's...

fuckyeahgoodmusic: I’m lurking all of Shawn Harris from The Matches’ old blogs, and now I’ve figured I’m just gonna post anything cool I see right here for you all. How The Matches got onto to Warped Tour line up in 2004: http://www.thematches.com/kevinanddarrylaregods.html Legitimate letters sent to video program directors by The Matches: ...

Dec 27th

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We have a guitarist?!

Natalia and I had a practice with Jared and Jon (gasp!) today. Jon seems really cool, except for the fact that he doesn’t like blink-182 very much. -_____- But I’ll get over it. I’m not sure if he liked ATAP, but hopefully he does and he’s willing to be official. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. - D

Dec 23rd

It's a bit late, but I just want to get our first...

The Annual Concept Coffeehouse 12/11/09 @ PHHS Cafeteria About 182 people (AWE) there - attendees, performers, club members, adults. We went on first and played Use Somebody, then eighth and played New Perspective and ATAP; it was an entirely acoustic set. SUCCESS. - D

Dec 16th

I'm thankful for my band and all the people who...

Love you all. - Diane

Nov 27th

We have a guitarist.

Suck ittttttttttttt. I’m excited. - Diane

Nov 21st

We have a legit song.

Not a sucky one like Sway, where it was stuck in your head like an annoying Miley Cyrus song. No, it’s real. We’re progressing. We need to finish all the parts, get the rest of the equipment, and record. Nat’s happy I’m starting to hate Sway now. - Diane

Nov 21st

“ The summer after our freshman year we created a little EP, and we sold it on...”

– Chester French I really like this idea. We should do this.

Nov 16th

“Work hard, focus on the songs. It’s all about having good songs. People...”

– William Beckett / Sisky Business, both of The Academy Is

Nov 8th

Please understand, this isn't just goodbye.

Okay, so Natalia and I told Mr. D that we’re leaving the November 7th football game early to get ready for Fall Ball. Oddly, he remembered that we were in band, which was nice too. I don’t think I was thinking, but I told him we were going to hand in a demo to the bands just to make the concert sound more important. Luckily, he was okay with it. I think he knows how important this is...

Oct 26th

“The one thing that you need to know is that nothing comes easy, we really had to...”

– Gabe Saporta of Midtown (quote taken) and Cobra Starship

Oct 18th

So mass posting quotes from musicians gets people to pay attention? I did not know that. Hm. Anyways, so our EP’s going to be pushed back to who knows when. Originally, we were aiming to get everything written, recorded, and done by early November. That way, we could give our material over to the bands at Fall Ball (THE ACADEMY IS <3). But we’re not at our best, along with other...

Oct 12th

“You have to lay in bed awake and figure out how you can make your band bigger....”

– Tom Delonge of blink-182 and Angels & Airwaves

Sep 28th

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“I would say, first of all, play music with friends. Don’t just play with...”

– Mike Dirnt of Green Day

Sep 28th

“I’d say don’t worry so much about being successful. Just worry more...”

– Mark Hoppus of blink-182 and +44

Sep 28th

“Well if there’s anybody out there who wants to do that, then their parents...”

– Tom Delonge of blink-182 and Angels & Airwaves

Sep 28th

“I never got into music to be a musician. I’m a modern musician. I’ve always...”

– Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship

Sep 15th

Snippet of my mind

http://crucialshit.tumblr.com/post/163315187/theyre-going-to-eat-me-alive I think everyone should read that post. I’m not the only lyric writer and not the only composer. There are four people now in this band and I want everyone to voice what they think/feel. So this was my turn. I’m trying my best. _natalie

Aug 15th

HOLY FUCKING SHIT TIMES 100000000.

So my uncle Robert sent Sway to his son/my cousin Kevin. He works in LA and has connections. Here’s the email: —————- Hi Uncle Wenjing… My dad sent over Diane’s music. Does she have anything else she could send me? I want to see if I can find some people to send it to around here…good track. Thanks! kevin —————-...

Aug 7th

I'm not gonna waste these words...

Right now, I’m on an The Academy Is music video binge and I just finished watching 40 Steps (it’s from Santi B-side). Honestly, you can’t say it’s a music video. It’s more of a montage of the TAI guys and them on the road. The montage consists of them setting up, joking around with each other, sleeping on random flat surfaces, performing in front of huge crowds,...

Aug 7th

Whoa guys, um, is it cool if I get in on this...

Just wanted to say that I agree with Natalia - our music’s boring, we need some intensity and power to it. And this is where I address the issue of one guitarist vs. two guitarists. I was on a Paramore music video binge. I can tell how close Hayley, Josh, Zac, and Jeremy were just in one video. Each video had those four, but there was lead and rhythm guitars - Josh only covered lead. Now...

Aug 4th

ALL RIGHT LISTEN (hayley haha)

I am NOT happy with our band. I know that’s kind of shitty to say, but if we were to put out our EP with the songs we currently have plus another two that sound the same, I wouldn’t be proud. We are not cookie cutter but it’s bland and we need more. So me and diane were talking via aim and here are the points I think are most valuable to this: -bass vs guitar sound for each song...

Aug 4th

We're offical, yo.

Okay, we’re not signed YET, but we have a band email and MySpace. We are now officially High Priced Nights. We sound like a major party band, but whatever. I put our email and MySpace in this blog’s description, so go find it there. But just in case you can’t… EMAIL: highpricednights@yahoo.com MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/highpricednights I’m taking care of...

Aug 2nd

EEEEEEPEEEEEE.

Wow, four out of six already. We finished Sway and KMTTP; both AT,AP and TTC (thought it was Trusting the Clouds?) are past halfway done. Two more and then we’re good to go. Honestly, the EP title didn’t cross my mind until last night after composing the majority of TTC. Nat and I ended up staying up till 5 coming up with ideas. I added onto the list. Here we go: - A Summer’s...

Jul 30th

“I’m an artist; I’m not going to use trigonometry.”

– Taylor Momsen

Jul 30th

EP Name!??!?!?!

Maybe Diane thought of this beforehand but until tonight it hadn’t even crossed my mind that we would need an EP title. So we will keep THAT list here. Once again, tracks: 1. Sway 2. Another Time, Another Place (name change) 3. Original 4. Original 5. Kiss Me Thru The Phone Cover 6. Acoustic Original: The Trusting Clouds (name change) Okay, EP name possibilities: - A Summer’s Disregard - We...

Jul 30th

Band Name Competitors

We have a list of names we could possibly use for song titles, but not band names. So whoever wants, edit this post whenever and add as many names as you have and initial it so we know who thought of it. We’ll discuss them all at our next meeting. NC- Sentenced for Life NC- Through Watercolor NC- Hysterical Personas (or Hysterical Identities) NC- Past the Point NC- Vibrant Visions NC- High...

Jul 30th

“If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise don’t even start....”

– Charles Bukowski from myspace.com/icarustheowl Now.. I don’t know about you guys, but this is really inspiring. I’m getting to work asap. -Natalie

Jul 30th

Holy shit, Panic! At The Disco were signed when they were 16, 17, and 18. We want this EP out ASAP. Maybe we can hold off on the guitarist and I can record both bass and guitar for now. We have a little over four months to record seven songs, but we only have three songs so far. We have school coming up and it’s going to be hell balancing between homework, studying, SATs, PSATs, and...

Jul 28th

“Most bands don’t really get signed and tour until they’re probably our age right...”

– Ryan Ross, Panic At The Disco

Jul 28th

E.P.

So we have a date we need/desperately want this E.P. to be done by. This date is November 7th, preferably 8th (don’t really want to be finishing the e.p. in the morning/afternoon of the show). On November 7th Diane and I, (hopefully Kristen?) will be attending the AP Fall Ball at the Starland Ballroom and we’ll be handing out ep’s. So we should actually make ten. Five for me,...

Jul 27th

Song names for the future.

A Summer’s Disregard … I’d like this as a band name, actually. - D Little Deaths in Musical Beds Make Me Forget Manic Street Something Soapbox Taking Best Guesses Whatever Comes To Mind I’m Gonna Sink Your Battleships and You’re Going Down Fast Gonna add more when we think of any. - Diane + Natalie

Jul 27th

Bored, did the liberty and found out a bunch of addresses and stuff. Fueled By Ramen 1290 Avebue of the Americas 28th Floor New York, NY 10104 ——————————————————- http://decaydance.com/about/demos/ ...

Jul 26th

I’m a kind of girl that wants every second to count. Shopping is a good example. Most chicks are content with window shopping, but for me, there’s no point in that if you’re not going to buy anything. That’s just a waste of time if you can’t buy anything, so why not spend that time on something more productive? This applies to the band. Every minute at every practice...

Jul 23rd

“My advice would be to take time with the music and writing, rather than just...”

– Brendon Urie, Panic! At The Disco

Jul 23rd

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I’m gonna take my mind off volleyball right now and write my follow-up to Natalia’s post. Personal goals: to (be)… - taken seriously as a band with a female lead AND a female bassist. - signed to a really good label, aka Fueled By Ramen and/or Decaydence, preferably both. - signed right out of high school? Sounds good. - inspire to others to make music. - better at bass....

Jul 22nd

I'm halfway there

Alright so.. I needed to make a post and I will fill it with whatever the fuck I want as long as it has to do with the band. Warning: this might just be lists. I’ll have more to say on new nights. Personal Goals: -Have loving, strong, following, inspired, known fanbase by age of 23-24. Maybe 25 but that’s iffy. -Be to someone what Tom DeLonge is to me. -Be taken seriously as a band...

Jul 22nd

Official stuff.

Here are some things cleared up - to me, at least. And yes, I’m going to compare the lineup to Panic! At The Disco pre-Ryan and Jon leaving/reinsertion of the !… They practically have the same thing as us. 1. We’re going to be a quartet (four people). 2. Natalia is our Brendon Urie, she sings and does rhythm guitar and piano whenever needed. 3. Jared is our Spencer Smith,...

Jul 22nd

07/19/09

This was rather emotional for me. —————————————————- My mother needs to shut up about my grades. But you know what? Fuck her. I don’t need her shit. Now that I’m missing both Warped AND Six Flags (No William and Travie :[ ), that just makes me more determined to become a better guitarist, bassist, composer, and musician overall so I won’t have to see them in concert, but actually be...

Jul 22nd

07/17/09

I think this is a decent enough list. Like college applications, only without SATs and applications. —————————————————- So we need to send in a demo/EP ASAP. Natalia and I want Fueled By Ramen/Decaydence the most, so they’re our top priority. I don’t care how much the other people pay us, if FBR or DD take us, we’re in, damn it. But we need backup, so here’s the list. 1. Fueled By...

Jul 22nd

06/07/09

And I get angry all over again after reading this. I don’t care if he’s in Brazil, this still pisses me off. —————————————————- Alan’s being a total douche. We can’t find a drummer, so he volunteers himself and then calls us the side project. There is no fucking way WE are the side project. I don’t understand why he can’t compromise on anything. We could ALWAYS try to find another...

Jul 22nd

03/22/09

Rofl. So old. —————————————————- As much as I like 46 Broken Lights, the rest of the band’s starting to want another name. Sigh. It was awesome as it lasted. Soooooooo. List of new names… -> The Color of Mirrors -> Alive in Color -> February Sundown -> Eight Weeks Frozen -> Amazon Thunder -> Stained Glass Headphones -> Deceit on the Skyline -> Beauty in a...

Jul 22nd

03/01/09

Wow, reading this makes me all nostalgic and stuff. Back in the day where we were just getting started. —————————————————- Yesss. We got in our first band meeting today. Sadly, Kristen (manager) and Alan (drums) couldn’t make it. Kristen had to do the whole process before you can get confirmed...

Jul 22nd

First.

Well, this is mainly reserved for band talk. I’m gonna dig up some old stuff and repost them into this one to make it more official. - Diane

Jul 22nd