From Ashes to Embers

Where Did I Go?

2011-03-30T08:29:00.000-04:00

Shit it's been a while. I apologize for the lack of updates but things have been so damn busy lately. The tracklisting is coming together at around 10 songs with a potential for 1 or 2 more. Soon I will be creating a blog over at WordPress for the new album specifically. yeah sucka!

New Single: Alive Like You

2010-09-02T13:06:00.003-04:00

Alive Like You

from the upcoming album: The Diaries of Cam DeBarcho

Chad Macomber introduces you to his brand new sound and next offering from the forthcoming album titled "The Diaries of Mr. Cam DeBarcho." The instrumentals feature a dark dance beat with melodic vocals and a mariachi style trumpet.

The song tells the story of a person that has become dissatisfied with themselves and creates a false persona to hide who they really are. This causes a feeling of self-doubt, insecurity and the eventual inner battle between the personalities. The story is told from the trapped original persona as he/she longs to be the person they have created for the public. The music captures the dynamic conflict between the two personalities with the true personality being the main character.

Macomber reaches out to unlikely influences such as Lady Gaga, and Maroon 5 to bring together a dance track with a latin feel. Without further ado we at Ashes to Embers provide you with Chad Macomber's new single....

"Alive Like You"

Available for free download for a limited time. Click here to download

Thanks to A-Lyn Photography for the use of the image

website

2010-08-03T19:40:00.000-04:00

Love Shaped Poster

2010-07-22T08:31:00.000-04:00

This is the promo poster for the new single. Things are heating up over here, and the music is absolutely rolling along. Keep following and keep listening. Thanks

Fun with GarageBand part 2

2010-07-19T21:02:00.000-04:00

On installment of Chad Macomber's Fun with GarageBand we find Chad Macomber at a beach party on the beach. Enjoy the sounds on songs of the ocean and sand. It was inspired by the many beach parties on the beach in Jamaica. Free download below.

Beach Pahty On Da Beach

Fun with GarageBand part 1

2010-07-15T08:38:00.000-04:00

Recently I received about a million GarageBand loops from my buddy Marcin and I've been messing around with them to get the feel of the program. Normally I record on ProTools but I like the software instruments and loops on Apple's GarageBand. A few of my new songs require some complex sounds that I can only do with in GarageBand so I decided to screw around with it for a while. This is one I threw together last night. I played no instruments. It's only loops and midi. Check it:

MandoCoustics

We're On YouTube

2010-07-13T17:42:00.002-04:00

We're always looking for the best ways to spread the word about the new music. This time around we decided to throw it out on YouTube. It's really the easiest way for people to tell their friends about it. Just send them on over to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EebJs5vW-jI to hear the song with a shot of the single art, and please send people over to YouTube check it out.

On Deck Circle

2010-07-07T21:40:00.002-04:00

Now that the first single "Love Shaped Hole" has been released it's time to focus our direction on what's next. Currently there are many songs fighting their way on and off the album. Every song is going through a transition and if any song can't support the dramatic dynamic feel of the album then it will get left off. We know that the next single is "Alive Like You," but what's next?

Here is a list of songs that have solidified their spot on the album:

Voodoo Crimes: A dark rocker that flirts Led Zeppelin with Muse

Questions Of: A soft acoustic guitar/ piano driven electronic rock ballad. This is actually the first guitar riff I ever wrote. 11 years later and it's finally going to be finished.

Me and The Lord Are Gonna Have Words: A fast rocking, crunchy guitar driven blues shuffle.

Love To Me: A dark, loveless, soul searching ballad with hints of eastern musical dynamics.

If you've been following for a while you may have seen this previous post regarding a stripped acoustic album. Well fear not... most of the songs revealed there will appear in some form or another on "The Diaries of Cam DeBarcho"

To hold you over while you wait for the next single I present my podcast listeners with a demo of "Alive Like You"

Enjoy!!

OFFICIAL RELEASE: Love Shaped Hole

2010-06-30T21:30:00.003-04:00

***IT'S HERE!***

Chad Macomber returns in a big way after a few years on hiatus with other bands and working on other peoples' albums. "Love Shaped Hole" is the first new original release by Chad since 2007/2008's double A side "On the Run"/"False Starts and Broken Hearts." This is the first release from the forthcoming album titled "The Diaries of Mr. Cam DeBarcho."

In the song the main character stands at the intersection of two universes: one with his lover and one without. The dynamics of the music separate the two worlds which battle back and forth into a dreamy state. The lyrics find the character realizing what a world would be like had things turned out differently (not unlike Jimmy Stewart in Miracle on 34th Street).

Macomber calls on his musical influences and multi-instrumental talent to provide a dynamic atmosphere to the song. Without further ado we at Ashes to Embers provide you with Chad Macomber's new single....

"Love Shaped Hole"

a love shaped thank you to Duncan, Kuc and Corley

free download here

Love Shaped Art

2010-06-30T21:06:00.000-04:00

Accompanying artwork for the single "Love Shaped Hole"

A Page from the Diary

2010-06-28T20:42:00.000-04:00

With the new single "Love Shaped Hole" looming I present to you a page from Cam's diary. This is actually two separate poems that I grabbed from his diary and combined into one song. The chorus is a poem titled "Alive Like You," and the last 3 quatrains (and I use that term loosely since there are 5 lines not 4) is titled "Prison Skin." You can read both of them on his blog. I actually wrote the first quatrain in the lyrics to flesh out the song. There is a bit of idolatry in the chorus, and it seems to be religious in nature. However, in the verse (the poem "Prison Skin") Cam is speaking of putting a different face forward and trapping yourself within that skin. I really liked the idea of this, so I ran with it. He writes of masks and protection and self imprisonment which to me says that he has put this guise up in order to protect a fragile ego. When I combined the poem "Alive Like You," with "Prison Skin" I was taking this ideal a step further. Here the character puts this psuedo-self forward to hide the timid fragile ego and ends up being consumed by this personality. The true self becomes dangerously obsessed with this new skin and desires to become this person. Essentially this is a story about inner personal struggle of one's self awareness. Did I get too philisophical on you?

Love Shaped Hole

2010-06-24T08:21:00.000-04:00

Cam has just uploaded the poem he wrote on his blog that I am using for the new single. Navigate your way on over there for a sneak peak of the song.

I Think That She Knows

2010-05-10T08:16:00.001-04:00

As promised here is my cover of LoveStoned by Justin Timberlake! Get your dancing shoes on!

LoveStoned

UPDATE: My damn cat leaked the song yesterday.

30 Seconds of Love

2010-05-07T19:06:00.001-04:00

The sample is up!! There is still some mixing to be done but I'm offering a sneak peak of "LoveStoned" for you right here!!

File Hosting Online Storage Backup

Download now!

UPDATED: LoveStoned

2010-05-06T08:52:00.000-04:00

Doing the vocals for the cover of LoveStoned tonight. Look for a 30 second clip to be available sometime this weekend.

LoveStoned

2010-04-09T07:55:00.000-04:00

I have been working on a cover of Justin Timberlake's "LoveStoned" to promote the new single. It will be available for free on this blog when it's completed. We're looking at getting it up later this month!

Cam's Blog

2010-04-01T17:02:00.000-04:00

I will be explaining the concept behind the new album in the days to come but for now I wanted to give you a little overview. A few years ago I met a old poet, named Mr. Cam DeBarcho, who shared with me some of his work. It left such an impression on me that I asked if I could put some of his poems to song. At the time I was experiencing severe writers block, but I had plenty of musical arrangements waiting for lyrics. He agreed to the collaboration and lent me one of his books. I took some of the poems and made changes and additions in order for them to fit into song. I also convinced the old man to start blogging some of the poems. Please take a look at his blog to see his work and get an idea of what's to come on my new album, "The Diaries of Mr. Cam DeBarcho."

New single: "Alive Like You"

2010-03-29T21:20:00.001-04:00

As you now know the songwriting process is nearly finished and soon I will begin recording my third album titled The Diaries of Mr. Cam DeBarcho. The first single, tentatively titled "Follow," officially titled "Alive Like You," is a raw garage band and latin rock hybrid with an infectious hook. I've been experimenting with my sound and looking to add different elements to it and I feel this song is the perfect embodiment of what has been and what is to come. Look for the new single to be released sometime in the summer. I am deciding on an accompanying cover song as well. Keep an eye out on Cam's blog for when he posts the poem.

Cam's Journal

2010-03-25T21:45:00.001-04:00

Cam's book of poems

2010-03-25T14:29:00.001-04:00

I have begun preliminary work on a 3 part symphony titled "The March for Salvation." It will span 3 tracks on the new album and be littered with dynamic and emotional highs and lows.

Work on the new album, "The Diary of Mr. Cam DeBarcho," has picked back up again, so expect some updates on the progress of the record as they occur. I will be keeping a hand written journal to map out song arrangements and lyrics. Don't forget to monitor Cam's poems over at the DeBarcho Blog.

http://debarchodiary.blogspot.com

DeBarcho's Diary

2009-10-15T13:46:00.000-04:00

New album coming 2010

Official blog site: DeBarchoDiary.blogspot.com

Updated Logo (UPDATED! 10.11.09)

2009-09-27T20:27:00.003-04:00

This is the updated (black and white) logo featuring a kick drum as the ball the elephant stands on. The cape has been extended and thickened out and the font has changed.

Carnival Hero: The Website

2009-08-07T14:12:00.005-04:00

The Carnival Hero website has gone LIVE!! Check it out!

We've got some info and some song samples coming your way.

Check out some clips from out Live @ Crocker Park show too!

Song Titles

2009-07-26T21:02:00.003-04:00

Here are the titles to some songs I've been working on:

Out Of My Dreams (Very melodic pop song with an infectious chorus)
This Is How The World Ends (Dark rock song being stripped down. It'll sound interesting on acoustic)
Dizzy Me Up (Another infectious pop song)
Sitting By The Sea (Quiet, low key ballad in the Style of Kenny Chesney's islandy songs)
Everybody's Feelin' Alright (Islandy reggae sound)
Rise and Fall (mid tempo rocker with a bit of blues mixed in)
Hey, Little Girl (Acoustic rocker. This song is the oldest of the set. I would guess it's maybe 5 years old and has seen many transformations)

"Out of My Dreams" will be the first song released from the set. I currently have it recorded in demo form and as soon as I transfer the programs over from my old computer I'll be uploading it to the blog-tastic. It's the first straight up love song although it's a mid tempo tune in 6/8 time.

Djembe

2009-07-11T23:55:00.002-04:00

I just bought a djembe which is an african hand drum. Soon I will begin working on a solo acoustic record of new stuff, some old stuff stripped down and maybe a cover or two. It'll be as basic and stripped as possible. Acoustic guitar, vocals, piano, djembe and maybe some bass for good measure. We're talking Rick Rubin style.

Festival Photos

2009-07-11T23:50:00.002-04:00

Photos can be found at the following Facebook albums:

Album 1

Album 2

Album 3

Video to follow shortly...

Marblehead Festival of Arts

2009-07-05T18:09:00.006-04:00

The show went very well. I wanted to write and thank everyone that came out and supported us on the 4th. We had a few technical difficulties (every guitar I touched crapped out haha) but we powered through it and rocked out. I'll be posting video, audio and photographs shortly. For now here is the setlist:

Carnival Hero
Marblehead Festival of Arts - Crocker Park
July 4th, 2009

Single Ladies - God Bless America, Roadhouse Blues snippet
Warnings In The Sky
Three Little Birds - Hakuna Matata snippet
Help
On The Run
Get On Your Boots
In The End
I Want You Back - Man in the Mirror, Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) snippet
Stand
Horizons
City Lights
Hello Amy
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

*Chad on lead vocals

I Would Rock 500 Miles

2009-06-29T08:22:00.003-04:00

If any of you have been out for karaoke with Dylan and Me you may have heard us own the shit out of this tune. We decided since it's such a hit at Fantasy Island that we'd cover it. Here is our first attempt.

500 Miles by The Proclaimers

Today We Lost a Legend

2009-06-26T08:14:00.000-04:00

On the day the world found out we lost Michael Jackson, one of the strangest albeit most talented entertainers ever seen, we tackled "I Want You Back." We tackled it a few time and struggled with the structure. Here is an early take of us running through the Jackson 5 classic. My mic needs to be turned up clearly haha.

Jackson 5 : I Want You Back

On the Run - Take 3

2009-06-21T20:26:00.003-04:00

Today's focus at practice was getting to know my song titled "On The Run." It's a nice little melodic rocker in 6/8 timing (or is it 3/4? i can never remember the difference). During the show Dunc and I will switch guitars. He is very excited to be rocking out on the electric. The take embeded in this here podcast is take 3. We are working on getting the timing down for the end of the song but I think it's coming together pretty nicely. We're excited to hear what Marcin will bring to the song. What a nice bunch of boys to let me sing!

On The Run (take 3)

Carnival Classic Rock

2009-06-21T20:20:00.003-04:00

Marcin was absent at practice today and Dunc took over on electric guitar on this sessions jam. We put together this bluesy classic rock number and rocked the shit out of it while Dunc worked on his chops. Rock that tremolo pedal Dunc!!!

Classic Rock Jam

Get On You Boots

2009-06-17T07:59:00.002-04:00

Our first full band attempt at Get On Your Boots. This song fires me up and I can't wait to rock it live. We sped up the bpm and it rocks even harder now.

U2's Get On Your Boots

Blues at the Carnival

2009-06-17T07:53:00.003-04:00

While Dylan was in the bathroom we ripped into this bluesy number. I was feeling pretty fired up and ripped into some blues solos. Let the music do the talking...

Blues at the Carnival

Help! Dylan has returned!

2009-06-17T07:51:00.002-04:00

Dylan did some studying while we were learning songs and he's got the lyrics to Help! down very well. I worked on the harmonies and we think we nailed it. Here is Take 1 from yesterday's practice.

Help!

All the Single Ladies Put Your Hands Up!

2009-06-15T19:06:00.005-04:00

This is the moment you all have been waiting for. The moment where I completely embarrass myself and upload a demo of "Single Ladies." We've reworked the lyrics because we don't want gloss on our lips or men on our hips. So yeah... I recorded this demo so the guys can listen to the chords and the song structure that I've arranged here. Although he does not look forward to it Dylan will be singing this live. If you like it then put a ring on it!

Single Ladies (Demo)

All the single ladies (7x)

Now put your hands up
Up in the club, we just broke up
I’m doing my own little thing
You decided to dip but now you wanna trip
Cuz another brother noticed me
I’m up on her, she up on me
Dont pay her any attention
Cuz i cried my tears, for three good years
Ya can’t be mad at me

Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

She got gloss on her lips, she's hangin on my hips
Got her tighter than her Dereon jeans
acting up, drink in my cup
I could care less what you think
I need no permission, did I mention
Dont pay her any attention
Cuz you had your turn
But now you gonna learn
What it really feels like to miss me

Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

All the single ladies (7x)
Now put your hands up
woo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh 2x

Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2
Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

Funky Primus

2009-06-14T18:40:00.002-04:00

It seems to have become a tradition that we rip into some new tune every time we get together. This is what we came up with today. I can't really put a genre to it but it's kinda funky. Check it:

Today's Jam

Help! ing Out

2009-06-14T18:32:00.001-04:00

Dunc missed practice today so I took over on vocals. This was the end of the practice so my voice was a bit tired and I had trouble projecting. If you focus real hard you might be able to hear me sing. haha.

The Beatles : Help

The Carnival is coming to your town

2009-05-31T21:33:00.003-04:00

Sharks On The Beach

2009-05-31T21:18:00.003-04:00

This is the genius that came out of the studio at today's session. We call this genre Death Surf Rock. This song was aptly titled Sharks On The Beach by Marcin. Although the lyrics are improved and there are no mention of sharks or beaches it is about sharks invading the beach. Everybody out of the water!!!!!!!!!

Sharks On The Beach!!!

Festival Poster

2009-05-20T22:15:00.003-04:00

Here is the poster for the show:

Carnival Hero LIVE!!!

Marblehead Festival of Arts
Crocker Park
11 Front Street
Marblehead, MA

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Cost: FREE!!!!!!!!

www.marbleheadfestival.org

On The Run

2009-05-20T22:02:00.002-04:00

As of right now I will be singing two songs in the set for the Festival of Arts show at Crocker Park. This song here, titled "On The Run," was written with Dylan on my porch one sunny, summer afternoon after a lengthy game of beach volley ball. It has nothing to do with any of that. haha. Anyway.. I'm quite proud of it so I wanted to post it up here so you can get a preview of what I'll be singing. It's a mid tempo melodic rock song (isn't all my music?). Regardless it'll get your feet tapping.

On The Run

I Want You Back

2009-05-18T19:51:00.002-04:00

We're working on a few covers for the Festival of Arts show this summer. One of the highlights will be a cover of Jackson 5's "I Want You Back." Since I went through puberty already (barely my voice still cracks haha) I won't be able to sing as high as Michael, so I'm singing like 2 octaves lower. haha. Dylan will be providing falsetto back up vocals. Here is a quick acoustic demo I threw together for ya'll to get a sneak preview. It's going to be effing amazing!!

I Want You Back (acoustic cover)

Warnings In The Sky

2009-05-17T20:49:00.004-04:00

This is the band's first attempt at "Warnings In The Sky" which is a song written by Dylan with me helping with the music. The is our most U2 inspired song to date. Marcin and Cullen had some suggestions and the song took on a new life. The plan is to open the set for the Festival of Arts with this song. This podcast is the full band reimagining of the song. Below are links to both the new version and Dylan and my demo. Enjoy.

Warnings In The Sky (Full Band)

Warnings In The Sky (Demo)

Marblehead Festival of Arts

2009-04-09T21:50:00.003-04:00

I just received word that we are booked to play the Marblehead Festival of Arts on Saturday July 4th starting at 1:15. It is a one hour set at Crocker Park with a back drop of the harbor. It's a great time so come down and grab a seat on the lawn or the rocks and listen to us rock out for an hour. I'll post the set list as we figure things out.

Get the Funk Out

2009-03-16T08:50:00.002-04:00

At yesterday's session we broke into this funky rock jam. It got a little crazy at some points but when it comes together it sounds pretty fun. Give it a listen. I'll probably use the riff for something in the future and I already have some ideas for the song.

Click here to listen

Podcast not working :(

2009-03-04T07:59:00.002-05:00

For some reason the new Podcasts are not working so I decided to start streaming the demos on the website. I should've done that in the first place for those less technologically inclined.

Stand

2009-03-01T20:30:00.004-05:00

So... Dylan hates me.... He didn't have me planned for this song but we gave it a shot at practice today anyway.. This is take 2 which is a slower take than take 1 but it seems to be everyone's favorite. The song is still in the baby stages as Dylan would like a more powerful and dynamic close to the song. In this take Marcin starts out the song with a little bass lick. Most likely my guitar part will involve an ebow. I just
didn't have it that day.

Click here to listen

whattokeep.blogspot.com

City Lights

2009-03-01T20:24:00.003-05:00

This here is the 2nd take of City Lights from today's session. I don't have a direction for the solo yet and Dylan still has some ideas to work into the song. It's coming along...

whattokeep.blogspot.com

Click here to listen

Marblehead Festival of Arts

2009-02-18T19:09:00.002-05:00

Carnival Hero will be playing the Marblehead Festival of Arts this summer. Exact details to be announced soon.

The Fuzz Gun In The End

2009-02-16T00:23:00.004-05:00

I just bought a pedal called the Supersonic Fuzz Gun. It has an absolute beast of a sound to it. I will be using it for the Fuzz lead in Dylan's song "In The End." Here is today's take of "In The End" with the Fuzz Gun.

Simply Put I Want You Gone

2009-02-16T00:23:00.002-05:00

Here is the band's first take on Dylan's "Hello Amy" from today's session. It is one of the most hooky songs on his album.
Be sure to check out his blog for updates on his album:
http://whattokeep.blogspot.com

Reggae Jam

2009-02-16T00:17:00.002-05:00

At practice today Marcin was messing around with this bass lick and Cullen joined in. Eventually it wandered it's way into the reggae genre and that is what you are hearing on this Podcast.

Carnival Hero

2009-02-01T13:37:00.002-05:00

We formed the band and named it too. Carnival Hero will be playing the Marblehead Festival of the Arts this summer. Soon we will be opening shows for a U2 cover band called The Joshua Tree.

...and We Will Chase Horizons

2009-01-25T22:02:00.004-05:00

Here is the first song from today's session with the boys. This one is titled Horizons. It is an upbeat rocker and will probably lead off Dylan's album. Be sure to check out his blog for updates on his album:
http://whattokeep.blogspot.com

You Will Know Who You Are In The End

2009-01-25T21:51:00.004-05:00

I got together with Dylan, Marcin and Cullen to work on songs for Dylan's forthcoming album What To Keep and Let Go. In this episode of the podcast we are performing In The End. You would think that we had been practicing this song for quite some time but the take you hear here is the 3rd and final of the night... and ever for that matter. haha. The four of us really gelled.

Be sure to check out his blog for updates on his album:
http://whattokeep.blogspot.com

Mid Tempo Bluesy Rocker

2009-01-15T21:21:00.000-05:00

We also came up with a few other little riffs and jams. There is a mid tempo bluesy rocker in the podcast as well. Check 'em out!

The Sweetest Sound

2009-01-15T20:56:00.004-05:00

I got together with Chesley and Mark for a jam session and I brought out my sexy blues song with the provisional title "The Sweetest Sound." I'm still working on the lyrics for the tune but you can get the idea of the song in the podcast. The tempo will be a bit faster.

Meet Me Halfway

2009-01-14T21:15:00.003-05:00

UPDATE

Next week I will be working with Kris Jimos on the new song "Meet me Halfway." It is a piano ballad which I'm trying to give a hip hop back beat. There's a demo with me on vocals on today's podcast if you'd like to hear a sample. I will post some clips of us in the studio. In the mean time, like I said, check out the podcast.

Podcasts!!!

2009-01-13T21:33:00.002-05:00

While I figure out how to throw a media player on this bitch make sure you subscribe to my podcast which will feature demos, live recordings, clips of the band in studio, and near polished tunes. To do so open iTunes and click on Advanced then Subscribe to Podcast. In the pop up window type in the following address: http://ashestoembers.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. iTunes will notify you of any new Podcasts as they appear.

Thanks for listening!

What Rises From the Ashes

2009-01-12T21:48:00.001-05:00

Until things catch fire with the band this site will be a vessel of promotion for my own music. The band will be slow moving at first but in the meantime enjoy the updates and blogging.

Etymology

2009-01-12T08:53:00.003-05:00

What's in a name?

We are mulling over what to call our exciting musical adventure.
Current choices are as follows (we will be adding more as they come):

Aces High
Apollo's Heir
Slipstream

suggestions welcome.
vote in the right hand column ---->

Let's Duet

2009-01-11T21:52:00.001-05:00

A duets CD is currently in the works. The songs and the collaborators are as follows:

Mama Says (provisional title): Casey Macomber
Meet Me Halfway: Kris Jimos
Don't Give Into the Day: Marissa DeSisto
This Is How The World Ends: Dylan Duncan

Do They Know It's Christmas?

2008-12-24T12:25:00.001-05:00

It's a little late... okay it's a lot late but here is the cover of Do They Know It's Christmas? I did with my friends. Check it out and listen to it next year when you're wrapping your presents!