Raymond Gregory: Blog

We've made a few changes to the look of the site. Gearing up for the release of the new CD. I can't tell you the release date yet, but it's coming very soon. Stop by the guestbook page to let me know how you like the my new home on the web, and stay tuned for more CD updates.

Christopher Laurie, son of Pastor Greg Laurie and Cathe Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, died this morning in a car accident in Riverside. A resident of Huntington Beach, Laurie, 33, served as the art director at Harvest Christian Fellowship for the past three years.

In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his wife, Brittany, and daughter, Stella, as well as his brother Jonathan. Christopher and his wife are expecting another daughter in November.

Memorial plans for Christopher are pending. More information will be posted to the Harvest website as details become available. You may pass along condolences and thoughts for the Laurie family by posting a comment on pastor Greg's blog.

Ok... so I've been working on this record since November of 07. My goal going into it was to give you the best of me as of yet. I'm happy to say that, as long as it feels to have been, It's closer to finished than not.

I wrote a few more songs that I'm tracking, and most all the rest is mixed. Can't wait for you to hear it! Soon...

You can now hear the full version of my song "Respect You"... just click the "launch music player" link above to hear it! The rest of the record is coming along nicely... you're gonna dig it fo sho. stay tuned.

Just found out that I'm going to be a Daddy! Pretty dang cool...

Maybe I'll write a song about it.... hmmm...


Raymond Gregory (aka proud parent to be)


myspace.com/ramondgregory"

I've had several people ask me what inspired me to write "Respect You". Here is an answer that a shared with somone. (thanks Pamela!)


It's a song I've been contemplating for a while now. I've noticed that there are alot of songs (and movies, tv shows, ads, ect...) in the mainstream that objectify women. I read a poll and it said that one of the top things that women want from a relationship is respect. I believe love is a verb, and not just a feeling (a 40 year marriage isn't held together by feelings). There are alot of guys out there that feel the same way I do... and I hope this song inspires them to not be timid about showing it, and I hope it gives a little hope to women. Don't settle for anything less!


If you haven't heard the sample of the song yet, you can hear it on my page, but I'll be taking it down on friday to make room for a new song sample called "Wealthy".

I have a rough mix preview up on my myspace page for a new song that I wrote... it's going to be on the new record (in which we are mixing in Hollywood as I type this!)


The song's called "Respect you". Call me old fashioned, but it's about showing love for a woman by way of respecting them... I know, it's pretty much opposite mentality of a song written in 2008, but it's how i feel.

Take a listen and let me know your thoughts.

Peace, Love, and Chivalry : )


Raymond Gregory

Hey, I'm giving you my song "Off my mind" for free! Just fill out the form at the link below to get the download. Tell your friends! They'll love you,

Raymond Gregory
CLICK HERE to get it!

magine you wake up one morning to find that the internet has blacked out!

Well, it actually happened in the middle east last week. An anchor cut an underwater fiber optic cable in Cairo Egypt. Can you imagine what would happen to our everyday routine if it happened here in America? What would you do without the internet for a day?

Scary thought for some of us... especially me!


Raymond Gregory

Get your valentine dinner done right tonight!

FREE Show!
When: TONIGHT FEB 1st 7:00pm

Where: Sol Grill (right off the Newport Beach Peer)
110 Mcfadden Place
Newport Beach, California

Why: GREAT FOOD! and My music : )

I'm happy to say that in the past week or so I wrote a two new songs. I'm recording them, and They'll be included on the new CD. I'm very excited; we're going in to mix this monday! Stay tunned...

I did a studio photo shoot with a great photographer named Crissy Watkins. I totally recommend her if you need shots for anything. This puts us one step closer to releasing the record!

If you want to check out the photographer just go here: www.dolcevita-images.com

Today I will finish all the tracking for the new CD! We're now moving into the Mixing/Mastering stage; which is the last creative stage before it's replicated and ready for you to own!

Stay tunned for a fun little contest, and a fan survey... you're going to help pick the first radio single!

Email Club members will get the first info on all that's going on with the CD. Soooo, If you're not on the list, you can sign up at the top of the page.

My new year's resolution is to keep writing music that you like to hear. Take a look at the top ten:
1.Spend More Time with Family & Friends
2.Exersise
3.Lose Weight
4.Quit Smoking
5.Enjoy life more
6.Quit Drinking
7.Get out of debt
8.Learn Something new
9.Help others
10.Get Organized

The CD is so close... stay tunned. Happy New Year!

Hey Everyone, it's been a while since my last update... Most of the vocalas are finished, and we're recording the keys this week. We're expected to be finished with everything before the 1st of the year, which puts us on scheadule for a February release. It would be majorly cool to release it on V-day. Who knows... Stay tunned.

It's been a while since I gave you all an update on the CD. All the Guitar tracks are finished, and all that is left is Keyboards, bass, and vocals. We're on schedule! I'll include a bunch of important stuff in the comming newsletter, so watch out for that. If you're not on the list, you can sign up at the top of the page. Talk to you soon.

I have a special Christmas Digital download now available below. All the proceeds of your donation go toward funding "Operation Christmas Child" boxes for children in poverty stricken areas of the world. The boxes contain toys, and needed esentials that aren't normally available to these kids. It's cool; you can contribute to the cause, and get some good Christmas music. Just click the "BUY NOW" button, and once your payment is proccessed, you'll be taken to a download page. Thanks for your help in making a brighter Christmas for children around the world!

CLICK HERE TO BUY

Well, we finished tracking the acoustic guitar, and we're moving into tracking the Electric Guitar next, then all that's left is Bass, Keys and Vocals... I would say the 2 hardest things to record good sounds for are Drums and Acoustic Guitar, so now things should move along a little smoother. I'll put up a video from the acoustic recording in a few days... I posted some photos in the Photo Section.

I'm happy to say that it all is coming out better than I pictured. We've decided to include an acoustic version of "Off My Mind" as a bonus track in addition to the full production version. Keep checking back for more updates, and videos.

I'll be announcing the official song list for the CD in my December E-Newsletter, so, if you're not on that email list, be sure to do so... Thanks for being a part of this!

Here is the first video from the "hoemade studio." Keep in mind that I was running on 3 hours of sleep... The drum track came out great! This was loads of fun. Keep checking back for more videos. - Raymond -

Most people think that in order to make a great record you need to spend a lot of money on a grand studio, a famous producer, and have a big label budget to push the record. Now days this is simply not true. With the accessibility and quality of home recording gear, the scape is changing. All that is needed to record and push a great record today is good songs, diligence, good players, and a great group of friends. I'm not saying it doesn't cost money, but it can be within the grasp of those who are qualified and diligent enough to hold it.

This Friday I'm starting to track my first full-length CD, but not in an expensive studio. Myself and some close friends are pooling our resources to set up a makeshift studio in a house. I will bring my video camera along and let you all see the progress. Every few days I'll post a video for you to see, and you will basically be involved with everything from Tracking to mixing, to CD cover art, to reproduction, the CD release, and even the promotion process. In the end, the goal is to produce and promote a great record on a non- label budget. Tune in to see it unfold! You can expect the first post to be sometime around next weekend. It's going to be a fun one...

Raymond Gregory