21.4.09
PRESS.
It's fun to get to do interviews re: the music. This might be the first official Hypefactor interview that I can think of...
http://www.regenmag.com/Interviews-281-Hypefactor.html
It covers the Big A as well, for you old timers.
Enjoy
F
http://www.regenmag.com/Interviews-281-Hypefactor.html
It covers the Big A as well, for you old timers.
Enjoy
F
15.4.09
Promo.
So, this is cool week. I have my first manga, STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION, and my first feature DVD, THE SPIRIT, out. Last week, the second issue of THE SPIRIT run I co wrote came out as well. I've been fortunate enough to do some press, which you can read about here:
http://www.mania.com/desanto-star-trek-manga-spirit-comics_article_114395.html
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/04/14/star-trek-the-next-generation-goes-manga-but-will-picard-lose-the-captains-chair/
http://movieblog.ugo.com/movies/f-j-desanto-star-trek-tng-manga-interview
Thanks for reading and hopefully buying all this stuff! if you do, let me know what you think!
F
http://www.mania.com/desanto-star-trek-manga-spirit-comics_article_114395.html
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/04/14/star-trek-the-next-generation-goes-manga-but-will-picard-lose-the-captains-chair/
http://movieblog.ugo.com/movies/f-j-desanto-star-trek-tng-manga-interview
Thanks for reading and hopefully buying all this stuff! if you do, let me know what you think!
F
12.4.09
Stoic.
It's amazing how infrequently I update this. I'm actually sorry about that. More sorry there are things I'll have missed to look back on....
Today is Bunny day. I love bunnies. This week I was on partial Uncle Duty. Nephew is TEN now. Funny, complicated, handsome, bright and way too obsessed with technology. I felt the South Park Fishsticks episode was too important for him to miss, if only to kill any remote interest he might have in Kanye. Hopefully, that worked and he has left New York with an appreciation of the new Kasabian songs, which are getting huge airplay here at MOGworld. I'm sure in the rare moments I am that I will be rambling about this record all year. You've been warned. Anyhow, nephew and I got some Xbox time in and we grabbed our sizzling rice per usual. We also watched Dannie Yen act "stoic" in the film bio IP MAN, based on the life of the martial artist who trained Bruce Lee. How much of this was based in reality I have no fucking clue, but it was fun to watch. I also educated nephew and his mother on the wonders of Dokebi, which the Koreans of the family claim is the best NY Korean food they have had.
Been at the studio every now now and then. Mostly cutting vocals. Getting there. Just 3, maybe 4 songs left, but I did enjoy singing the album opener last week. It sounded good and fresh. I'm gonna try and get back there this week. I feel like as the wedding approaches, my time is more and more limited. But we'll get there. And it will Own. As my nephew would say.
We celebrated the 30th anniversary of all things Jessie. She is wonderful. Bozu was involved though Jessie wasn't. Little cupcakes were.
Random stuff:
1. I am possibly interested in these young mancs: http://delphic.cc/counterpoint/ Keep and eye on them. I could be wrong.
2. My second issue of THE SPIRIT came out via DC Comics last week. Hopefully you'll get it and dig it.
3. Speaking of THE SPIRIT, the little seen and harshly raped movie will be out on DVD this Tuesday. They did a nice job with it, though I haven't seen the Blue Ray yet. I hear that's even better.
4. I wrote a story for Tokyopop's first STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION manga, which is out in stores now. Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Next-Generation-v/dp/1427812721/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239583354&sr=8-1
Anyway, If I forget anything, remind me, especially if you were there. Let me know.
F
Today is Bunny day. I love bunnies. This week I was on partial Uncle Duty. Nephew is TEN now. Funny, complicated, handsome, bright and way too obsessed with technology. I felt the South Park Fishsticks episode was too important for him to miss, if only to kill any remote interest he might have in Kanye. Hopefully, that worked and he has left New York with an appreciation of the new Kasabian songs, which are getting huge airplay here at MOGworld. I'm sure in the rare moments I am that I will be rambling about this record all year. You've been warned. Anyhow, nephew and I got some Xbox time in and we grabbed our sizzling rice per usual. We also watched Dannie Yen act "stoic" in the film bio IP MAN, based on the life of the martial artist who trained Bruce Lee. How much of this was based in reality I have no fucking clue, but it was fun to watch. I also educated nephew and his mother on the wonders of Dokebi, which the Koreans of the family claim is the best NY Korean food they have had.
Been at the studio every now now and then. Mostly cutting vocals. Getting there. Just 3, maybe 4 songs left, but I did enjoy singing the album opener last week. It sounded good and fresh. I'm gonna try and get back there this week. I feel like as the wedding approaches, my time is more and more limited. But we'll get there. And it will Own. As my nephew would say.
We celebrated the 30th anniversary of all things Jessie. She is wonderful. Bozu was involved though Jessie wasn't. Little cupcakes were.
Random stuff:
1. I am possibly interested in these young mancs: http://delphic.cc/counterpoint/ Keep and eye on them. I could be wrong.
2. My second issue of THE SPIRIT came out via DC Comics last week. Hopefully you'll get it and dig it.
3. Speaking of THE SPIRIT, the little seen and harshly raped movie will be out on DVD this Tuesday. They did a nice job with it, though I haven't seen the Blue Ray yet. I hear that's even better.
4. I wrote a story for Tokyopop's first STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION manga, which is out in stores now. Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Next-Generation-v/dp/1427812721/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239583354&sr=8-1
Anyway, If I forget anything, remind me, especially if you were there. Let me know.
F
31.3.09
Get Loose Get Loose
Let's see, where did we leave off? Well we HAVE been working on the music. Sounding VERY good, yes I am singing. But anyhow...
It's been business as usual. Music. Work. Writing, etc. Right now I am blasting the new Kasabian track VLAD THE IMPAILER. There's nothing better than when your fave band comes back with something as promising as this. Having now heard bootlegs of the new tracks being played live, my fingers are crossed and my anticipation is now unmuted. Album 3 is gonna fulfill the promise of the last 5 years of loving this band. I think. LEAK.
Some other albums I'm listening to:
Depeche Mode's SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE. Not bad. Too many songs. Not enough energy. Once again Dave has the better songs on his solo album, but the production on this one is pretty good. Could be a grower. Maybe.
Pet Shop Boys YES: Johnny Marr is supposedly on this album. I can't hear it. It's too glossy, too smooth. Decent ideas. liking it. Nothing earth shattering.
The Hours SEE THE LIGHT: Nice step forward for these guys. A little redundant, but having the amazing Flood in the producers chair really helps these guys reach a new level. They need to take some risks and branch out, the songwriting gets a little redundant. However, they got the Kasabian opening slot and I'd kill to see that double bill. The title track is one of my favourite singles in the past year plus.
The Gigs...
We saw Moz at Bowery. Yes. Bowery. Seeing him in such a small venue and enjoying it so much really made up for the kinda so so set list. Amazing energy, despite the asshole who set me off, and a super gig. I know if I saw this same show at any other NY venue he performed at, I'd be less likely to have enjoyed it. Got lucky with this one.
Ladyhawke made her NY debut and we took the visiting Mr. Cramp to go check her out. It was ok. It felt very much the "hastily put together band of session guys backing up the new hot artist" thing. It lacked something. Also, the sound was mixed all wrong. Ladhyhawke herself has a lot of talent and charisma, but she need to get the band seasoned up a bit. Love the album though. Check that out.
Then finally, at long last the Scream came back to show us all how it's done. And two nights worth no less. We had a blast both nights. Because they are assholes and have to get all the bridge and tunnel douches into the club, the first night at Webster started so early that Irene and I missed the first 5 or so songs, but the company of G and B really helped made it feel like an event. We got into it. The lads played a near perfect set list that covered the entire catalogue. Perfect. The band has new life to it thanks to a great new album as well as the awesome new guitar player Little Barrie, who quite simply owns the fucking stage. Big difference maker. Of course, there was Mani, with the best bass rig ever, keeping it tight as fuck. Perfect Rock N Roll. I've never seen Bobby so electric. Then we grabbed a few drinks with Saintface himself, which is always lovely.
Having missed so much of the first set, I went with Brandt to see The Scream the next night at the Music all of The Burg, whatever. Cool venue, direct rip off of Bowery, same owners. We got really close and got to enjoy. As the T-shirts read, "God Save The Scream"...amazing. The only negative was that they didn't play the excellent UPTOWN, much to Danny's chagrin.
Happy to report that wrestling journalist superstar Fernwood Gold III has returned just in time for Wrestlemania. Thank fuck. READ: http://www.ugo.com/sports/wrestlemania25-predictions/
Lastly, Happy birthday Eric Richard Sica. Now 11. ELEVEN!?!?
Soon.
F
It's been business as usual. Music. Work. Writing, etc. Right now I am blasting the new Kasabian track VLAD THE IMPAILER. There's nothing better than when your fave band comes back with something as promising as this. Having now heard bootlegs of the new tracks being played live, my fingers are crossed and my anticipation is now unmuted. Album 3 is gonna fulfill the promise of the last 5 years of loving this band. I think. LEAK.
Some other albums I'm listening to:
Depeche Mode's SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE. Not bad. Too many songs. Not enough energy. Once again Dave has the better songs on his solo album, but the production on this one is pretty good. Could be a grower. Maybe.
Pet Shop Boys YES: Johnny Marr is supposedly on this album. I can't hear it. It's too glossy, too smooth. Decent ideas. liking it. Nothing earth shattering.
The Hours SEE THE LIGHT: Nice step forward for these guys. A little redundant, but having the amazing Flood in the producers chair really helps these guys reach a new level. They need to take some risks and branch out, the songwriting gets a little redundant. However, they got the Kasabian opening slot and I'd kill to see that double bill. The title track is one of my favourite singles in the past year plus.
The Gigs...
We saw Moz at Bowery. Yes. Bowery. Seeing him in such a small venue and enjoying it so much really made up for the kinda so so set list. Amazing energy, despite the asshole who set me off, and a super gig. I know if I saw this same show at any other NY venue he performed at, I'd be less likely to have enjoyed it. Got lucky with this one.
Ladyhawke made her NY debut and we took the visiting Mr. Cramp to go check her out. It was ok. It felt very much the "hastily put together band of session guys backing up the new hot artist" thing. It lacked something. Also, the sound was mixed all wrong. Ladhyhawke herself has a lot of talent and charisma, but she need to get the band seasoned up a bit. Love the album though. Check that out.
Then finally, at long last the Scream came back to show us all how it's done. And two nights worth no less. We had a blast both nights. Because they are assholes and have to get all the bridge and tunnel douches into the club, the first night at Webster started so early that Irene and I missed the first 5 or so songs, but the company of G and B really helped made it feel like an event. We got into it. The lads played a near perfect set list that covered the entire catalogue. Perfect. The band has new life to it thanks to a great new album as well as the awesome new guitar player Little Barrie, who quite simply owns the fucking stage. Big difference maker. Of course, there was Mani, with the best bass rig ever, keeping it tight as fuck. Perfect Rock N Roll. I've never seen Bobby so electric. Then we grabbed a few drinks with Saintface himself, which is always lovely.
Having missed so much of the first set, I went with Brandt to see The Scream the next night at the Music all of The Burg, whatever. Cool venue, direct rip off of Bowery, same owners. We got really close and got to enjoy. As the T-shirts read, "God Save The Scream"...amazing. The only negative was that they didn't play the excellent UPTOWN, much to Danny's chagrin.
Happy to report that wrestling journalist superstar Fernwood Gold III has returned just in time for Wrestlemania. Thank fuck. READ: http://www.ugo.com/sports/wrestlemania25-predictions/
Lastly, Happy birthday Eric Richard Sica. Now 11. ELEVEN!?!?
Soon.
F