First I said "late summer". Feeling a bit pressured, I then said "December". I'm looking at where I'm at with the album and I'm not sure I'll have a complete December release. I could, but it's just not ready. You know that moment right before you completely go to sleep? It's a time when you're kinda vulnerable - if something worrisome pops in your head, you're awake all over again a little bit startled. Lately, that's about the time where my brain has faithfully reminded me that my album isn't done yet and there are people waiting for it, as if I didn't think about that enough all hours throughout the day. Should I get out of bed and work on music? Sure. What would it hurt? Lets go work on some music. 2-3 hours later and sometimes that process repeats itself - back to bed, back to the Motif. Sometimes I have some recorded media to show for it, sometimes not. Never do I beat myself up if not - music is always worth the time you put in.
Things continue to be fun though. Just the other day, I found myself adding a minute of newness to the end of "Throwing Fire". It's the kind of stuff I love to do - just go anywhere I want to with the song. All else is moving along too - some songs quicker than others.
Back to deadline speak, I (thankfully) don't have a label beating me up to release a second album, just people interested in hearing new stuff and I'm grateful for that. Just be patient with me while I have fun with music and get it recorded. I'm just thankful I don't have a label imposing arbitrary deadlines on my creative progress. I do that well enough on my own. LOL. Late summer. December.
PS. A friend and fellow YouTuber, David Choi, finished his album (there's a buy link on his myspace). All original stuff. Threw it in the car and I was digging it even though it's different than stuff I normally listen to. It's calming and he's got a great singing voice. I think it'd also make a good gift if you have a female friend who digs love songs.
PPS. Got to meet STS9 when they toured through KY. Zach (the drummer) had me come on the tour bus to meet the band before they played. Very nice people and the show was a blast. Thanks to my hat guy, Sam at Livity, for telling Zach about my music and making that collab possible.
If you buy 2 or more physical CD's, I will unwrap the plastic and sign them
Ronald, no more suspense! We need your new work. Keep up the great music!
Ronald I was overwhelmed by your first album, its one of a kind and a huge number of people love it! You made a whole new genre in the world of mixing and adding your own stlye right in the middle... The King of the Future of Music.. Ronald Jenkees!
Don't makes promises you can't keep. Simple.
hurry the FUCK up maaan. too much suspense, i need it like a fat kid needs cake!
I agree with Alex. Do not make promises you cannot keep. Eventually people are disappointed with you, because they cannot wait. Just look at videogames en other albums that just do not come out. There are already substitutes for that (Porter's five forces model), which means that you are fucked eventually.
But okay, then only the true fans will buy the album. I bought your first album on iTunes, but I am planning to buy the physical cd this time. If this really takes this long I do not know if I am going to buy it then, because in the mean time I bought some different albums and forgot about this one.
No, just kidding. Just tell us about your future release plans ok. Quality is important, but delivering on time is also important.
Is it commin' or no?
Hey Roland Jenkees,
I like Your Personality & Your Keyboard Music, too!-D
If You ask Me I would like to recommend You to work with "EA"!
"EA" s.f. Electronic Arts' => You can create Music 4 Games!-o
You have got Talent & You're a Nice Guy => I will Standby!
Take Your Time & do not forget => "Life makes Sense!" !-o
I wish You All the Best & Success in Life!
Thank You 4 Listening,
MFG' LMS' ARTNFS alias TRANSFORMER @ NFSUnlimited!
"STANDBY!" !-o
PS: "CHANGE'S GOOD => TAKE YOUR TIMEOUT!" ;)
SEEYA!
Ronald, your music is so inspiring. Thanks for bringing quality sound to my ears. Your great.
Cant wait for the new cd.
~Aaron
Can you hurry up with the album guy? I just bought 3 of your songs and I want those sweet new songs on my iPod
you say summer, now its mid january and no album still.
at least give us an update.
Hey man, love your stuff. It's funny how many people are impatient for your new album to be released, I won't say I'm not. Just take it as a compliment that they want your music that bad. Lol. My own personal opinion - quality over speed. Don't sacrifice quality to get it out early. Also, I absolutely love your improvisation, I'm not sure if your including any of that - but I think it sounds better than alot of the more 'refined' stuff on your first album.
Anyways, keep jammin man =]
Hey!
Eagerly anticipating the new album!
Keep up the good work!
Vu
Australia
Слушай, может дашь информацию о втором альбоме!? Мы здесь заждались уже! Хотябы выложи пару готовых треков!
Слушай, может дашь информацию о втором альбоме!? Мы здесь заждались уже! Хотябы выложи пару готовых треков!
Wablief?
dude. ronald i love ur music man. u are really talented! i listen to u on a regular basis. no lie. keep the good work RJ. patiently waiting for the new album!
Rex
Throwing Fire....one of the best songs ever. I can't wait for the new album! I have checked your site every day for the past 2 months!
Alex
ooooo you soo cool!!!!I wont meried in you!!!!when your next album get to the Russia???tnx for your music.Good bye)))
Hey there Ronald,
While I fully agree on that you should take as much time as you feel you need to finish your CD, I do think you should not "over-edit" your songs.
For instance the improv version of "Guitar Keyboard" which you recorded and put up on youtube has this wonderfull raw edge to it. I think I am speaking for most of the Jenkees fans if I state that it would be a shame if this raw, spontanious edge to it would be lost because of overediting.
That being said, I also think you should go do your thing live on stage and if you plan on going live, make sure to come over to Europe, told all my friends about your youtube videos and they all loved it!
Good luck on your CD and I bet it's gonne rock no matter what!
Greets from the Netherlands.
" 217 Sima
January 24, 2009 at 1:01 pm
ooooo you soo cool!!!!I wont meried in you!!!!when your next album get to the Russia???tnx for your music.Good bye)))"
ahahahah rofl
time to refresh your page. we dont need a new deadline, but a view words about "whatever"....
ciao
Dear Ronald
I was linked your youtube blogs in a games forums, and when I saw you play; I was completely blown away with not only your obvious talent for music; but also the amazing tunes you were playing. I just wanted to leave you a nice message because its always a pleasure to witness a person having fun in their own environment, no matter where or what that is. But I feel it goes beyond that with you, you inspire others and bring pleasure to others with your music.
Keep jamming and always make sure you keep having fun, don't get bogged down with stress and pressure, because all that will do is hinder your inspiration and creativity. Take time out for yourself and make sure you stay happy mate.
Greg King
Sussex (UK)
Hey Ronald,
i just found my way to yout website and were really impressed of your musci, really great. I found this link accidential by a World of Warcraft Movie and i'm happy. Great music man, keep it up.
Greetings from Germany (Southern)
As much as I'd like to agree with everyone here and say take your time, I'M DYING HERE, can't you give us a rough estimate? I had been counting down the days till December only to be teased... I trust you but for the love of God in the name of all this holy!
yours truly,
:)
Hola RJ. Im from Colombia... Let me tell you that the first record i saw was "disorganized Fun" from YOUTUBE.. Then i fell in love with ur melodies... I love it... And i also see how u get a lot of fun playing... Keep forward dude... bien hecho. Te envío un abrazo desde Colombia mi buen amigo Ronald. (Translation: Well done. I send u from Colombia a hug my good friend Ronald --> For lazies mind.. JEJE... Take care...
I meant, for Lazy Minds... JEJEJE, i wish u success!!
he wants 500 comments before he releases his cd.. gogo lol
C'mon Ronald this is gettin old for all of your long time fans...
Hey ronald. now i know everyone here is getting "ancy" to hear your new album, and you may not be done yet.. i also know many people here are getting rather rude with their demands for you to finish already.. but we do all understand, but at the least you need to give us an update regarding this album. Please.
honestly i agree you need to make sure not to over-edit it.. many of the songs on your first album were SOOO much better in their youtube release, when you re-edited them for the album it seemed to change the entire feel of most of them.... im sure i would love them if i hadn't heard the youtube version first, but i did, and they were amazing. please dont over-edit all of these new songs, throwing fire especially needs love, its perfect as is, don't need to change it much at all!
~chris
P.S. thank you again for all of your great work, please give us some sort of update!
It is true. By re-editing your work the song itself might not sound as pleasing as it did before.
You can compare it to writing a story. When you are done, you try to read what you have written down on paper. Be re-editing the whole thing the story will eventually end in another one, which does not have the feel, which is did before, becoming something that should not be...
Okay, but perhaps you have like personal problems or something like that. It could be a reason why you do not post any updates on your blog. If that is the case: everything is going to be alright :)
Still waiting for you new release. I guess eventually, because I bought your first album via iTunes the application will remind me of your release though.
Hey,
Stumbled over you six months ago. Been listening 30+ years. Heard something new. Thanks for those moments in music which become so few and far between as time goes on.
RJ, I wish you would put some of your YouTube stuff on a cd. that is some of the coolest fusion I've heard in ages
ian
Hey just wanted to say how much i love your stuff Ronald.
Take your time with your new stuff. Anything by RJ is definitely worth the wait. You can't rush perfection. :)
You don't need to have the album ready to post an update here. It has been far too long without and update and although thousands of us are patiently waiting on the album, updating your blog once in a while would at least let us know you even still pay attention to this site. If not here than do you have a Twitter account? Some news, any news would be better than feeling like all your fans are being ignored, new album or not.
Eh Ronald.....I just started listening to your insane beats/music a little over a month ago. I've only been able to hear what you have on you tube and just from hearing that....I'm definitely waiting to hear the new album release.!! If it takes a little time...then take it.! I wouldn't worry about "others" peer pressure cause "they" don't know whats it takes to do what you do.! And they definitely don't know whats going on in Ronald Jenkees world.! So keep up the good work and I'll be PATIENTLY waiting for the new release.!! Take care
I love your music and I'm willing to wait as long as it needs to be. Cuz I mean I've been listening to your new stuff you have on youtube for a long time and I think of how do it is. I loved your last album and I want this album to be just as good as your last. And I have a huge feeling your new album is going to be 10X better. I just love each new song you make more than the last.
Can't wait to hear what you have in store for us on the second album.
Just thought I'd let you know, my life would be complete if you ever did a collab with Ratatat
Cant wait for the 2nd album. I feel like i cant get enough of what you already have out. You have an amazing talent jenks
we're waiting the release for months....
what is taking so long RJ? i mean... i know it's hard work....
but we're crazy here for your new album ...
It's interesting when do you think the new deadline will be. And also, its very funny how many people check ur website daily. And you even don't have any advertisments anywhere. =)
Ronald,
Just checking on when the next C.D. will be out brother. I do have one request. When you get your new C.D. out, please put out a video programming an old 808.
There are a few vids out but I think the true talent has grown past these vintage machines.
In sacramento you have spread like wildfire, this second cd will only gas up the flames! ill need to get fireproofed before putin it in my cd player!
I know u probally heard this over a million times. but i cant wait for your second album, so i can buy your first one, along with the new one and have them both signed.
WHO DA MAN!!! YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!.....seriously though i can not stop watching your videos! and for some strange reason i find myself watching disorganized fun at least 10 times a day! if you came out with an album with 2 hours of that i would buy 100 copies..no lie.. that shit is SICK! (in a good way)
Ronald,
I StumbledUpon a video and one of the related videos was your keyboard-guitar solo. I am so amazed that so many great keyboarders like you are still coming out. You've had the greatest inspiration on my producing. Although I'm still a kid, still needing to do my homework first, while I walk home from school I listen to your music and it makes me feel so good, it's indescribable. Though it hasn't given me much ideas for my own music making, it sure inspires me not to give up and (like you've said many times) have fun with it. I wouldn't say that your new album will be much better than the last, because to me that a little bit more pressure on me also if I was told that. So just take your time, cause the more time you put into it, the better it will be.
Again thanks for the GREAT and uplifting inspiration
~XolinXI
Mr. Jenkees,
Can't wait to be able to listen to your new tracks while I walk to classes. I check iTunes everyday to see if you have released your new material. You're keepin me on the edge of my seat man, but do what you gotta do to sleep easy on releasing your new album.
God Bless
Hi,man,I'm f**king crazy about your music,you're a real talent,go on and don't stop. Just Rock, baby, hell yeeeah!)))