Dean Watson ( for Jazz rock/ fusion)
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Topic: Dean Watson ( for Jazz rock/ fusion)
Posted By: UMUR
Subject: Dean Watson ( for Jazz rock/ fusion)
Date Posted: March 17 2010 at 01:21
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I´m making this suggestion on the behalf of Dean Watson. Here´s the link to his myspace page with samples from his first solo album ( actually it´s the full album that you´re able to hear) . Dean Watson is also 1/2 of the lineup in Where´s the Nine ( http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4017 - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4017 ).
http://www.myspace.com/deanwatson2 - http://www.myspace.com/deanwatson2 ------------- http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - Metal Music Archives https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
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Posted By: snobb
Date Posted: March 17 2010 at 02:54
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^Sounds as Todd Rundgren mixed with Allan Holdsworth |
. I'll take this one for team evaluation,thanks!Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: March 17 2010 at 02:58
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^ The album needs to be released first, excellent material though ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: March 17 2010 at 03:06
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Hmm...it says on the myspace that you can buy the tracks. Doesn´t that qualify as being released? ------------- http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - Metal Music Archives https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: snobb
Date Posted: March 17 2010 at 03:08
It looks still no album released and no label contract as well 
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: March 17 2010 at 03:14
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He definitely released "officially" those tracks, but it's difficult to say in which measure do they make an "album". Good stuff nonetheless. |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: March 17 2010 at 04:05
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Well lets hope Dean will show in the thread and clarify things. I´ve given him the link to the thread. ------------- http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - Metal Music Archives https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: March 18 2010 at 07:09
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Hey all!
Thanks for the nice comments. I didn't respond back right away because I am waiting on my distributor to either yay or nay it. They told me I was accepted to the label, then they came back and asked for a CD to be sent, which I have done, and they have recieved, and confirmed receipt. They have mentioned they would get back to me shortly.
I did say in my private email to some of you that I was not signed but had download capability. If that is not acceptable, hey, I'm fine with that, just needed to know. If you all decide that 's ok for submission and/or review, let me know, othewise I understand and I'll get back to you as soon as I hear back from my distributor! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: March 18 2010 at 07:15
Dean, PA is an album-oriented database (just like RateYourMusic is too, for example), that is why sorting the pieces as an "individual release", with tracklist, cover-art of some sort, etc., would make the addition just a formality. Other than that, I must say again that I appreciate your talent and hope you make it big! 
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Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: March 18 2010 at 08:24
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Harmonium,
I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand. I already have track listings, CD Cover art ready to go etc. etc. Are you suggesting I might get submission if I do that?
Sorry for my confusion. ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: March 18 2010 at 09:07
Well, we need to have material in the form of "album(s)" to have bands/projects added to our database. This doesn't necessarily mean that the material needs to be released on CD by a record company; self-released digital files are also OK, provided those few conditions are fulfilled. For example, check out this page of a digital self-released album: http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=23206 - http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=23206 Basically, the only differences between it and the material you have available on MySpace are: - the material was released as an album (--> album title) (--> visual identity of the release, ie the cover) consisting of the succession of certain pieces (-->tracklist, the musical "identity" of the album) - that's it, actually.  |
Dean Watson wrote:Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: March 18 2010 at 09:45
Maybe I'm not getting something here. First off! What is all the fuss? Add the guy and worry about the details later. It's more than obvious at this stage that it's only business technicalities and formalities that have to be ironed out between Dean and the record company. I was one of the guys who he contacted and I've listened to his new music. Just like Where's The Nine I'll be one of the first guys to review it. We're lucky to have someone like him interrested in our site for Christ sake. ( insert sound effect of vibrationbaby pulling his hair out and bashing his head against the wall HERE ). C'mon guys! ------------- |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: March 18 2010 at 13:21
It's not fuss Ian, just a little misunderstandng
As Alex said, the PA is album-oriented - we are here to review albums - listing an artist without an album is therefore meaningless so we have to check first. ------------- What? |
Posted By: progrules
Date Posted: April 19 2010 at 07:17
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Just had a listen recently. It's not the same heavy complex fusion as Where's the Nine but equally enjoyable and certainly progressive (always the main factor of course) if you ask me.
I'd say: add as fast as you can guys of the jazz rock/fusion team !  ------------- A day without prog is a wasted day |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: April 26 2010 at 09:21
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Hey All,
Still working with my distributor on getting this CD out! These things sure take time! In the meantime, "Unsettled" was reviewed by the nice folks at Progressive Ears ..
http://www.progressiveears.com/default.asp?bhcp=1 - http://www.progressiveears.com/default.asp?bhcp=1
------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: May 18 2010 at 10:06
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Can't find the review but if Progressive Ears will let the guy on their site why can't we let him on here.
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Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: May 18 2010 at 12:12
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Sorry,
Go to http://www.progressiveears.com - www.progressiveears.com
select REVIEWS
select CD Reviews
select "W"
look for Watson, Dean.
Thanks! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: August 03 2010 at 20:38
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Just a heads up that my CD is in the manufacturing stages now and will be up on CDBaby and Abstract Logix shortly - certainly before the end of the month.
Dean. ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: August 06 2010 at 01:42
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Hey Dean! You know i liked the music you sent so I am definitely looking forward to some new music ------------- 
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Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: August 06 2010 at 06:30
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100% support from me; absolutely wonderful album. Finishing off my review right now, actually. ------------- 
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Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: August 06 2010 at 06:49
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Why thank you Joel! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: October 29 2010 at 08:42
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Hey all,
Question.
A couple of reviewers have given me a score of 3.5. However one shows up as 4 stars and the other as 3. I just wondered why that is?
Thanks. ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 13:05
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Hey All,
Been a while since I have posted here, mainly because I have been writing and finishing up my next CD - Imposing Elements. Question: Given the number of remaining CD's I have from Unsettled, and the popularity I had with digital downloads, I have opted to release Imposing Elements as digital download only, ( although I might take up CD-Baby's option of demand only CD manufacture for those requesting hardcopy ) so I don't end up with another bundle of paperweights!
Given the nature of downloading these days, is it still possible to obtain acceptance onto the site for it, as well as get reviews and ratings?
Thanks! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 14:22
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I can answer both of the above questions for you, Dean. First one: The rating system here at PA only does "whole-star" ratings, so if someone would want to give an album, for example, 3.5 stars, then they have to make a judgement call as to whether they find it closer to 4-star or 3-star material. Or, some people think it's better than a 3 but can't justify a 4, so they rate it a 3 and call it a 3.5, something like that. Second, as long as it's an album, it can be added to the site since you're here. Album art, track listing and lineup, and all that jazz would be appreciated (not sure if it's strictly required, but I'm sure you've got art anyway). Hope my answers helped! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Salty_Jon" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 14:27
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They Have SaltyJon! I look forward to submitting my next CD early next month! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: December 21 2011 at 14:30
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A minor addendum. I see that the option to buy your musical paperweights isn't mentioned on your bandcamp site. It probably won't hurt to mention that physical editions are available on request (or something similar). ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 14:53
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Good call Windhawk! I will do that!
Thank you! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 07 2012 at 07:30
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FYI,
Had some issues with the artwork, my 'guy' was out sick, and because I promised a Feb 1 release date, I had to prematurely put up the CD with artwork that was a 'work in progress'. We are finalizing that this week, and will then contact you all again about submission to the site.
Thank you! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: February 07 2012 at 14:58
| I decided to move this topic from Suggest New Bands to the Prog bands/ Artists Appreciation forum since it has been included in PA since 2010, but posts continue. |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 10 2012 at 09:08
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Hello all, I have the information needed to have Imposing Elements added to the site. How do I proceed? Thank you. ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: February 10 2012 at 20:06
| Just go to your main page on progarchives, ie. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5602" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5602 , scroll down to the top of the section where your existing 'Unsettled' album is and find the heading 'DEAN WATSON discography of albums and videos'. In the line below you will see the http://www.progarchives.com/submittitle.asp?band_id=5602" rel="nofollow - |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 11 2012 at 08:30
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THANK YOU! Done! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: February 11 2012 at 12:31
Listening to Imposing Elements right now on http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/album/imposing-elements" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp . Quite nice. Not your typical JR/F, though!  ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 11 2012 at 12:41
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You know, I get categorized by genre all the time. To me it's just music. Thanks for listening! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 14 2012 at 05:14
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Is anyone interested in reviewing Imposing Elements? ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: spknoevl
Date Posted: February 14 2012 at 08:13
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I really like the tunes and the arrangements but the Holdsworth-clone thing kind of bothers me. You certainly have Allan's thing down, but I'd like to hear your voice when you solo, not his. Having exchanged several e-mails with Gary Husband in the past, I know both he and Allan don't have a favorable opinion of people that cop his playing. Don't get me wrong, as a guitarist and artist myself, I think you're an excellent player and I certainly don't mean to be harsh. I just think you just need to find something more individual when you solo to go with your excellent tunes. ------------- http://martinwebb.bandcamp.com The notes are just an interesting way to get from one silence to the next - Mick Gooderick |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 14 2012 at 08:37
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Really? Really? I'm honoured to be even considered 'sounding' like Allan Holdsworth. Honestly, I never thought I did, never once. I'm really into Beck, Morse, players like that.
Thanks for listening! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: spknoevl
Date Posted: February 15 2012 at 10:53
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You know, I gave the CD a second listen this morning, in part because I know what it's like to pour your heart and soul into something only to have someone post a negative review of your work. In retrospect, I think my criticism of your playing, and specifically, ,my assertion of having too strong a Holdsworth influence was misdirected. While I do hear some allusions to Allan's playing, generally the playing, like you stated, is more rooted in rock players like Beck, Morse etc. So, my apologies for my earlier post. I think Elements may be one of best sounding indie releases I've heard this year. The tunes and arrangements are extremely good. I'm actually listening to your earlier release, Unsettled, as I type this, and it may even be a stronger piece of work. ------------- http://martinwebb.bandcamp.com The notes are just an interesting way to get from one silence to the next - Mick Gooderick |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 15 2012 at 11:52
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Thank you! I have to laugh now, I just read a review of Imposing Elements and someone put "Guitar playing in an Allan Holdsworth style"! LOL ok, well, certainly he is an influence! Any chance you could do a formal review of it? ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: spknoevl
Date Posted: February 15 2012 at 12:03
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Is it in the review section? I'd be willing to do a formal review. I just posted my CD there for review yesterday; feel free to return the favor. ------------- http://martinwebb.bandcamp.com The notes are just an interesting way to get from one silence to the next - Mick Gooderick |
Posted By: VanVanVan
Date Posted: February 15 2012 at 12:14
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Hi Dean, Bought the album yesterday and I've been loving it. I'm planning on having a review up sometime in the near future; I want to give it some more time to sink in but I can PM you once it's up if you'd like. ------------- "The meaning of life is to give life meaning."-Arjen Lucassen |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 15 2012 at 12:45
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Martin,
I was unaware I could do that. I'd love to listen to your CD, I'll check it out. ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 15 2012 at 12:46
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Alec,
THANK YOU! So much! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 12:04
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Hey all,
Does the Monday at 3PM EST newsletter still get distributed? I haven't received mine for months now ....
------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 15:04
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The newsletter disappeared more than a year ago. Sadly. Out of fashion I believe, the Facebook page to some extent replacing that feature.
------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 06:44
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Darn, I loved it.
Ok, thanks! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: February 23 2012 at 06:55
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I would not mind hearing the new album Dean, Are you distributing copies for review or is it online. If so please send a message on PM. I liked the other album too. -------------
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Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: March 03 2012 at 13:46
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I am working on getting a limited run of physical CD's of Imposing Elements. I should know more very,very soon! btw, if you feel like reviewing this work, I can get you a free download of it. Let me know! Thanks! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: August 10 2012 at 10:05
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I'll bump this thread again to ask anyone if they would be interested in reviewing my latest CD? I can get you a free download if you wish ..... I know we're all busy, thanks for reading! PM me if you are interested! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 05:45
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I see a few of us got our statuses lowered by a few points from 5 specific members yesterday? I'm mean c'mon, every single CD you have rated you have given a 1 star to, except Threshold... Is this fair? ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 06:08
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No it is not fair, Look forward to new music from you, Dean.
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Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 07:17
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Thanks Atomic! You will hear new music from me soon, but not too soon, I'm trying to get a handle on electric bass at the moment - yep, hopefully another instrument under my belt, and it's much more difficult than any old guitar player might think - so I'm a bit in learning phase instead of writing phase, but I do have about 20 minutes of music written for my next CD "Fantasizer" - should see it in 2013!
Re ratings: Is there anything that can be done when these types of rating manipulations occur? Perhaps not. I guess we will never know if someone really thinks that way, or if they are manipulating. Oh well, just thought I'd vent. Thanks again. ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 09:40
| I recommended no 1 star rates unless with a review but the idea was not popular. I agree it would be fair to hear why someone has rated an album with 1 star. |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 09:48
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It gets extremely fishy when the indiviual rating you joined less than one week ago, and when every rating they have done they have given a 1 star to, but 1 entry got 5 stars .... I also believe 5 different raters are actually the same person. ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 10:12
| It is beyond fishy and a disservice to the artist and other members. They probably did not listen to your music. Best not to to dwell on the negativity, sometimes 2 negatives do not equal a positive. |
Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: November 08 2012 at 10:16
I don't recommend ratings without reviews at all. Fortunately, a rating with review counts as heavy as 10 (members) or 20 (collabs) ratings-only. ------------- 
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Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: September 17 2013 at 20:28
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My CD Imposing Elements ( 2012 ) has been sitting at around 9-10 for the entire year, and just went to 17, but I have had no recent reviews. I'm more curious than anything, how does that happen? Really, just curious. I'm honoured to even be on the list. ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: May 07 2014 at 13:02
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Hi everyone! Just wanted to give you all a heads up that my latest CD "Fantasizer!" will be available soon. I'm just finalizing the CD design, then off to the manufacturer it goes. In the interim, I have it up on Bandcamp http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/album/fantasizer" rel="nofollow - http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/album/fantasizer , if you would care to listen .... but if anyone is interested in reviewing it, I could ( for the moment ) mail a burnt copy to you, or email MP3's, you could listen on Bandcamp, or you could just wait until the CD run is created, I'll post again here when that occurs.
I also wanted to mention that the entry for this has aleady been posted, and I want to thank apps79 and NotAProghead for doing that for me! Thank you! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |
Posted By: Dean Watson
Date Posted: June 12 2014 at 09:53
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Hello All,
I now have physical CD's of Fantasizer! in my possession. Again, if you're looking for a review, I can pop you one in the mail, but, also my music is up on Bandcamp, if your CD cabinet is full!
Thank you! ------------- Find me at: http://deanwatson.bandcamp.com/ www.soundcloud.com/dean-watson http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/RGVhbiBXYXRzb24%3d/0 |