Martin Blasick

Judging the pop category

martinblasick — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:12:10 +0000

Impressed by how many strong songwriters are in the Indie International songwriting contest. I’m judging the pop category again. Lots of good writers. The level is getting higher all the time. So many people know how to write tunes it … Continue reading →

The arrival of a shipment of one’s own cd makes for a happy day

martinblasick — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:39:04 +0000

As a lifelong band guy it’s a different feeling putting out a solo cd. This is self-released without a label. No tour support here. Just local gigs and a box of product. And it feels great.

Double Rainbow parody dance song by my new duo

martinblasick — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:16:16 +0000

Natasha and I put together this dance pop tune using words from Double Rainbow Guy’s enthusiastic youtube video. It’s her debut as a vocalist. It was a lot of fun.

Flying Saucer landed in Santa Monica

martinblasick — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:53:41 +0000

One of my favorite coffeeshops is Flying Saucers. Ryan Morris, the owner, graciously invited me to play my song Flying Saucer at the most recent art opening, an exhibition of UFO inspired pieces by Sean Day.

Flying Saucer hasn’t landed on a recording yet but it’s been circling the cosmos for a while, dating back to shows with Velvet in the 90′s. It was a mini reunion as Velvet bassist Mark Prudeaux joined my on vocals.

The elliptical trainer hasn’t broken yet. New gym membership fever @ 24 Hr Fitnsd

martinblasick — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:28:07 +0000

Martin Blasick elliptical proof

UFOs invade Santa Monica tonight – at Flying Saucers gallery showing

martinblasick — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:33:05 +0000

It’s a fun night ahead with great UFO art, an eclectic group of people and I’ll sing my song ” Flying Saucer” in a 1 song performance.

A theremin video shot on location to get in the mood:

Click here to view the embedded video.

I don’t care if Tom Cruise is a little weird. The guy’s an inspiration. Thumbs up 4 Knt@Day

martinblasick — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:41:30 +0000

Shift

martinblasick — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:56:46 +0000

New book by Peter Arnell. Saw an interview and was intrigued. He’s a media guru and a lifelong fattie who lost 250lbs.

Give Me Love – vid

martinblasick — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:21:06 +0000

starring your truly as the artist and the beautiful and talented Natasha Blasick. Directed by W. Scott Prestwood. Originally we shot these bits for two different songs, but it looks really cool this way imho.

martinblasick — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:47:06 +0000

If I don’t get my workout done first thing in the day it doesn’t get
done at all. 227 lbs today.