- Miguel Antonio
Miguel Antonio: Blog
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I could watch these little ones for hoursDate: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:39:00 -0800
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Did You Grab the New Late Night Revolution?
Well you better check it now, it's a banger!
Keep up to date with free downloads on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/late-night-revolution/id415900871
Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:26:00 -0800 -
Welcome to 2012
It's that time again. The time when everyone is always thinking if what's to come. Sometimes people make resolutions to be better, or to do better for themselves. Almost if you've been giving a clean slate to start fresh. Normally I would be one of those ones that think of it as a fresh start for another year, but this year feels pretty different.
Over the past few months, I've been working feverishly to complete my first artist album, and I'll say with no qualms whatsoever, that this has been the most difficult thing I have ever done. In the same breath, this has also been one of the most rewarding things I could have done. I've always been a creative in a sense, that I need to have some outlet in that fashion. I've studied to become a filmmaker and producer, I've played music all through my teens and adult life, as well writing short-stories and other pieces. Someone told me that you need to spend 10000 hours on something to be considered a master at it. With all honesty, I can easily say that I'm not a master of anything I do, but I'm definitely very critical and hold myself above all when it comes to being critical of my work. I've been lucky to have been coached by one of my favorite producers during this process, and one of the things that he asked me was how was I going to celebrate finishing the album? I didn't have an answer for him, and it puzzled us both. I've been so wrapped up in this process of getting the album out of my head, that I never really considered how I was going to celebrate this feat. I've pondered this question a bit and have come to realize that the process itself has had numerous rewards for me. But to celebrate the finishing of this process, I'll need to dwell on a bit more. I had a goal of finishing the album before the end of 2011, but this didn't happen. Life happens, as it always does, but I did get all of it written before the end of 2011. At this point, I'm very much on track to get it finished soon and that much closer to sharing it with all of you. Some of the possibilities that have come up with this album are also very exciting, and y'all are in for a treat this year! 2012 is definitely going to be a big year, and my 2011 was pretty big as well. My only resolution for the year is to keep pushing forward and evolve; To never be stagnant, or bored or uninspired. To do my best in my craft, and my life as well as others. I promise to be more awesome, and bring others up too!Welcome to 2012. How are you going to live it?Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:04:00 -0800 -
MERRY CHRISMAKWANZAKKAH!!
I hope all of you and your families are enjoying the holidays. I'm hard at work on all my new sounds right now, so not too much time off for me, but I did want to give you all a gift for the holidays. Here's an EP of my secret weapons that made it onto Late Night Revolution, as well as some unreleased goodies. Stream them or download them for FREE!
2012 is shaping up to be a big year, so stay tuned for some exciting news!
Happy Holidays!
M
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:39:00 -0800 -
Giving Thanks
Being that this week is Thanksgiving and all of us are being thankful for things that we cherish in our lives, I feel like I need to give a special thanks today as well. Today I'm going to be thankful for the haters out there. Yup, you heard me right, the haters. I want to thank you for keeping me honest and true to what it is that I'm doing and where I'm going. Without you, I wouldn't know that I am doing something special and worthy of making others jealous and hateful of. Your animosity towards my life is proof that my decisions and actions have an impact on others, and because I strive for the best in me, my loved ones, and my craft, I know in my heart that my good has reached others as well.
So this one is for all you haters out there. Keep on sippin' that haterade, and know I got nothing but love for you!
-M
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:24:00 -0800 -
Chasing Puddles (or just the Fall Update)
Well it looks like the rain is coming back to the area for a while, and our nice weather just might be used up for the rest of the year. That must mean summer time is over and it's back to the fall. Usually I'm not too keen on this time of year, but this year is going to be a little special for me. After having a crazy busy summer and lots of huge changes in my life, it's time to get down to the bees knees of making my first artist album. If you want to follow me on this journey of putting together all this random madness burbling inside my brain. Check out this link, or click on the Before 8 link at the top of this space.
http://before-8.posterous.com/
Make sure you check out my show Late Night Revolution, if you haven't already. Always top notch tunes from some of the best producers out there in EDM at the moment. If you pay attention, you just might catch some of my secret weapons in there as well. :D
Enjoy and I'll see you around the interwebs!
M
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:49:17 -0700 -
New Born
In the time between most people are getting ready for work, getting their children ready for school, or still quietly sleeping, I will have been awake for a while and have already been hard at work on my debut artist album. Seems a bit strange to say it, but it's been happening. Although I know I'm not a morning person by choice, this seems to be the best time for me to work on it at the moment. Fueled by copious amounts of coffee and aiming for a specific goal, this journey is moving forward and has been pretty interesting.
I've always had this in the back of my brain for a while now, but for various reasons I haven't been able to commit to it. Getting married, moving, work and other things have always placed a mental block on my progress. Oddly enough and through a chance encounter with one of my favorite EDM producers, I've had a renewed motivation to push on and follow through with this dream. Although I do have hopes for what Im going to create, I'm not going to put any expectations on it. I will be happy in succeeding in my goal. We'll see where it takes me, but I definitely know I need to get it out of me and out for all of you.
So if I'm quiet nowadays, know that I'll probably be tired from the early morning sessions, and a lack of good coffee. But I'll be working towards my goals, and never giving up on what I want to do. So thank y'all for sticking with me, and give me a hard slap if you see me nodding off in the mornings. ;)
Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:46:00 -0700 -
Waxing and Waning
I'll be the first one to freely admit that much of what I do all comes down to phases. There are times where I can't move fast enough for the ideas that are coming out the brain, and there are times like now. Times that I struggle to make a sentance make sense, a phrase that is catchy, or just turn some ideas that I have into something tangible. I can see why this can be a debilitating time for people, as it really kills all productivity. In the past, these times have been seriously destructive to my creativity and have even made me turn my back on certain endeavors. Definitely NOT a good thing for anyone in my opinion.
Lately, many people I know have been struggling these changing tides. Many that were once on solid footing, are now sinking. I say this as I've found myself giving the advice that I learned the hard way. Everything comes in waves. One day you might be riding a big break of success, creativity, productivity, anything, and the next day you'll find yourself struggling to paddle back out to set yourself up again. Now is a particularly trying time, because the world is very demanding on everyone. Nothing comes easy these days, so it takes that much more to get up and fight it. But it will come back around, it always does.
Being consumed by planning a wedding, and a very stressful time, I know it's been taking me a bit of time to get back to my creative ways. But I know it will come. I went back to a song that I was working on for a while, listened to it and found out that it was 85% done! I was so surprised, just because I thought I had to do so much more to finish. But now I dont, and it makes me feel more motivated to try and push through this time. Who knows? Maybe the struggle will spur some more creativity as well. Moving forward doesn't mean that it will always be straight.
-M
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:27:00 -0700 -
Gear ReportDate: Tue, 10 May 2011 08:22:00 -0700
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Hard Drive FAILDate: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:43:00 -0700
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Whatcha want?Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:23:01 -0700
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32 Days and Counting
A friend of mine just said "your life is a vacation", to which I replied with a resounding maybe. I guess if I really think about it, my life really could be one big vacation. Besides all the grown-up crap like bills, jobs, and anything else related to being a responsible adult, I don't think I have very much to complain about nowadays. Nevertheless, I still have a counter on my desktop that tells me how long it will be until I get away from it all.
I wonder what that says about me? I don't hate what I do for a living; That couldn't further be from the truth. I don't hate where I am. I don't hate where I'm going either. One could argue that all is splendid in the world of Miguel. But there it is, a constant reminder of exactly how long it will be until I can escape it. Maybe that's just it. Maybe I'm looking to run away, if only for a minute, and escape the everyday normality.
While I count days to a new phase in my life, I can't help but think about what some others have been counting. Some count the number of hours they have until they can get out of work. Some counting the days until they get paid. Some just counting the days they have left. Pondering all that could have been in my life, I should be so lucky and count my blessings for what I have.
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:56:46 -0700 -
Overheard at the officeDate: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:13:43 -0700
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Looks like everyone is on the WagonBecause there's no one in Rehab. Was spring break cancelled or something?
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:47:11 -0800 -
Tea Anyone?
I can't put my finger on it, but people tend to look at me funny when I have my afternoon tea. Wonder why?
Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:46:00 -0800 -
Red Eyes and Big Reds
72 days and counting. That's what it says today. Tomorrow will be a little less, and so will the next day. I have to say I'm pretty excited about everything, other than parting with a huge chunk of change. Although it's a good expense, and it will be a great time. Training for the big day has really taught me something. It's definitely much easier to drop weight with diet than it is with working out and portion control. That being said, it doesn't help much being a foodie and all. But as this big change is coming, I guess it's time to get serious and focus on all that really matters.
For some reason or another, this has also been a very creative time. Ideas are coming pretty fast, and in quantities so it's looking more and more like I'm going to have a full plate before too long. Definitely very exciting to see everything unfold in the way it is. Winter is always a good time for productivity. I'm not tempted to go out drink and BBQ, or ride the moto as I normally would be with Spring - Fall. Instead it's chillin' at home, being creative, entertaining cats or drinking of course. Luckily I'm not one of those that gets that winter depression that is debilitating
Warm weather is coming around the corner; That usually makes me feel better in all this cold and ugly weather. Maybe it's time to start thinking about the West again. In the meantime, just going to keep the new ideas coming, saving every ruble I come by, and of course sticking to red eyes and big reds.
_m
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:21:04 -0800 -
Lost but Never Forgotten
Well it's been a few days since she last went out, but we haven't heard anything back from our newest family member. Going to check all the usual avenues for sure, but at this point I'm hoping that she was picked up by someone who will give her a nice home. She didn't have anyone to love her, so we took her in and yes, Chico tortured her just like he tortures everyone. Even Chico was looking for her this morning, and wondering where she is.
Salüd Dora, you will always be remembered
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:59:00 -0800 -
Getting a little exerciseDate: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:49:20 -0800
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I know y'all wanna see my muffin-topDate: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:38:49 -0800
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Year of the snow, already
4 feet of snow in one month. You would think I'd be living in Steamboat or Finland or something. Ironic part is that we live less than a half mile to the beach!
(Street shot and backyard are this morning, other is from my office couple days ago)Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:48:00 -0800
