Author: Aaron

On the question is NZ a Dictatorship

At this link, Polly Gillespie writes an opinion piece on whether New Zealand is a dictatorship. After reading it, I have an unanswered question: What exactly is New Zealand’s political system? Polly delivers—in my mind at least—a convincing argument that NZ is not a dictatorship. Having outlined what NZ is not, I would have found it…

By Aaron November 14, 2021 0

1 in 100 Years

Just a quick note to capture my thoughts on a statement made by one of our politicians yesterday. He stated that COVID-19 is a 1 in 100 year event. I ask myself if that is really true, and if not, what are the dangers with that view? 100 years ago we had the Spanish flu.…

By Aaron September 23, 2020 0

There is always a future

I want to pay tribute to a good friend that passed away recently, Daniel Lazet. His funeral was an amazing journey that covered a wonderful and rich life that spanned his short 51 years. One of the profound things that stood out was Danny’s attitude to always find a future, no matter how hard life…

By Aaron September 22, 2020 0

Back at it.

After almost two years of not picking up a brush (sorry Amber if you ever read this), I am back in front of the canvas and hoping to produce a black and white portrait as a surprise present for a friend. Photo’s of progress are being taken and will be posted in due course, if…

By Aaron May 13, 2015 0

Time Flies

The excuse is I’ve been busy, the reason may be the fact I’ve been lazy in writing an update. I’m back taking vocal lessons with the amazing Anita Prime and I owe a big thank you to her for the wonderful Xmas concert we had in 2014 and for the support which is now seeing…

By Aaron May 13, 2015 0

Big Thank You

Recently, I had to make a very hard and difficult decision. With a lot of things going on, I needed stop taking my vocal lessons with Anita Prime. Being the student, perhaps I can’t discern how much I’ve learnt from such a talented performer and musician. I just wanted to take this opportunity to acknowledge…

By Aaron June 25, 2014 0

Time to Progress.

Time has flown and the Website has practically become just a repository for old and dated work. True I have been busy on all things other than music and art but just this weekend I found some of the old spark to write and create. There is new stuff in the pipeline and it will be…

By Aaron June 25, 2014 0

New Paintings

I’ve uploaded images of two paintings I completed this year. One is of Jo Langham, who builds his own guitars and pick-ups. I now have Langcaster pickups fitted to my Fender Stratocaster. They are fantastic and Jo is a great person. The painting is of him with one of his own guitars built from 30,000…

By Aaron June 23, 2012 0

Is there anybody out there.

I’ve changed the theme for the Audiation.co website. I like the rustic look and probably goes with the fact everything on the website is old! No problem as I’m taking steps to address that. I have renewed my domain name so will be putting in some effort to get value for money. Firstly I’ve purchased…

By Aaron June 23, 2012 2

Mayday!

Well it had to happen. Total hard disc failure last week of the Audiation Studio Digital Workstation. Luckily most stuff was backed up but not all of it so there will be some time in the studio re-doing a number of tracks. It’ll be interesting to see how the new takes sound. Needless to say,…

By Aaron December 5, 2011 0

I’ve been slacking and now it’s 2011

OK, it’s been a long time since I did anything to the website or in the studio. I’m fixing that now. Today I started laying down some new ideas and updated the website. The update is a standard WordPress theme but it is really nice. The plan is: 1. Get some new songs completed and posted. 2.…

By Aaron January 22, 2011 1

The Audiation Studio

The new studio (man cave) is being built. Slow process but now with day light saving and a few other jobs around the place getting done, hopefully this project will be completed soon and all the recording studio gear moved in. Thanks to all the ‘workers’ who’ve helped to date.

By Aaron October 17, 2010 0

Latest Changes

In the art department, I’ve pretty much finished the image of the big fulla. I’ve got it on the wall at home for a few weeks were I’ll see if it needs any last touches before sealing it with varnish. I’ve started the Thom Yorke picture and will post regular updates to that one as…

By Aaron October 16, 2010 0

Site Update

Hi everyone, I have added a new page labelled “From the Cave”. It’s just a start but in there you’ll find a media player that is playing items I am working on. There is a heap more work / projects to upload for you to listen too and perhaps offer some advice on from a development…

By Aaron October 12, 2010 Off

Getting There.

Slowly getting the hang of this website business. I’ve uploaded some pictures I painted in art class. That gallery will grow with time and with luck, the quality will improve. Soon I will get the contacts page complete and uploaded. Additionally, if anyone wants to download my songs, this should be available in the next…

By Aaron October 6, 2010 Off

Songs are here now…

OK so even after WordPress 101, it still took a bit of trial and error to get stuff up on the website. But now there are 11 songs under the songs tab. Take a look please. I will write more later in the week. Lots of stuff going on like building the studio, tracks being…

By Aaron October 5, 2010 Off