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Ani wrote most of the music for the CD, working with Point Valid, and Asaro wrote most of the lyrics, as well as music for three songs. Ani also contributed three original compositions, both music and lyrics. Most of the vocals are by Ani, with a few by Asaro. Although David Michelsohn was no longer an official member of the band, he continued as a guest artist for several cuts on the album. Dave Nachodsky, the recording engineer at Invisible Sound Studios and co-producer on the CD, played bass on many of the other cuts. The band also brought in a number of other guest artists to do instrumental solos or backup vocals.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sfsite.com/05a/ca295.htm |title=An interview with Diamond Star author Catherine Asaro and Hayim Ani of Point Valid |author=Charles E. Gannon |publisher=SF Site |accessdate=May 4, 2009}}</ref>
Ani wrote most of the music for the CD, working with Point Valid, and Asaro wrote most of the lyrics, as well as music for three songs. Ani also contributed three original compositions, both music and lyrics. Most of the vocals are by Ani, with a few by Asaro. Although David Michelsohn was no longer an official member of the band, he continued as a guest artist for several cuts on the album. Dave Nachodsky, the recording engineer at Invisible Sound Studios and co-producer on the CD, played bass on many of the other cuts. The band also brought in a number of other guest artists to do instrumental solos or backup vocals.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sfsite.com/05a/ca295.htm |title=An interview with Diamond Star author Catherine Asaro and Hayim Ani of Point Valid |author=Charles E. Gannon |publisher=SF Site |accessdate=May 4, 2009}}</ref>


The CD has twelve songs: eleven originals and a cover of "[[Sound of Silence]]." It also includes a bonus track, which is an instrumental version of the twelfth song with no vocals, in keeping with the two versions of the song in the book.<ref>[http://www.starflight-music.com/ Starflight Music - Discography]</ref> The cuts are melodic alternative rock with influences from [[symphonic metal]], [[classic rock]], and [[Bach]].<ref>[http://cdbaby.com/cd/pointvalidca Point Valid & Catherine Asaro, Diamond Star]</ref> Asaro, who did not know how to sing, took voice lessions in preparation for the recordings and continues to train. In 2009, the Diamond Star Project expanded to include jazz pianist [[Donald Wolcott]], who accompanies Asaro in concerts.<ref name = "Nebula">{{Cite web |url=http://www.nebulaawards.com/index.php/interview/catherine_asaro_2009/ |title=Catherine Asaro 2009 Interview |author=Charles Tan |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=May 5, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://io9.com/5236410/catherine-asaro-rocks-out-for-her-latest-science-fiction-epic |title=Catherine Asaro Rocks Out For Her Latest Science Fiction Epic |author=Alasdair Wilkins |date=May 1, 2009 |accessdate=May 4, 2009 |publisher=io9.com}}</ref>
The CD has twelve songs: eleven originals and a cover of "[[The Sounds of Silence|Sound of Silence]]." It also includes a bonus track, which is an instrumental version of the twelfth song with no vocals, in keeping with the two versions of the song in the book.<ref>[http://www.starflight-music.com/ Starflight Music - Discography]</ref> The cuts are melodic alternative rock with influences from [[symphonic metal]], [[classic rock]], and [[Bach]].<ref>[http://cdbaby.com/cd/pointvalidca Point Valid & Catherine Asaro, Diamond Star]</ref> Asaro, who did not know how to sing, took voice lessions in preparation for the recordings and continues to train. In 2009, the Diamond Star Project expanded to include jazz pianist [[Donald Wolcott]], who accompanies Asaro in concerts.<ref name = "Nebula">{{Cite web |url=http://www.nebulaawards.com/index.php/interview/catherine_asaro_2009/ |title=Catherine Asaro 2009 Interview |author=Charles Tan |date=April 22, 2009 |accessdate=May 5, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://io9.com/5236410/catherine-asaro-rocks-out-for-her-latest-science-fiction-epic |title=Catherine Asaro Rocks Out For Her Latest Science Fiction Epic |author=Alasdair Wilkins |date=May 1, 2009 |accessdate=May 4, 2009 |publisher=io9.com}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 13:18, 20 June 2010

Point Valid

Point Valid is a three-piece alternative rock band originating in Baltimore, Maryland. The group formed in October 2006.[1]

History

Origins and formation

Adam Leve (drums) and David Michelsohn (bass) formed a band which they named Fashionably Late in 2006 and recruited Max Vidaver to play guitar. After Ani joined them for their first show, a battle of the bands in Baltimore, they decided to keep him as their vocalist and renamed the band Point Valid. Ani soon expanded his contributions to playing lead guitar and writing original material. The group performed at various venues in the Baltimore area, including the Recher Theatre in Towson and went on to record a demo EP which served as a stepping stone to their debut CD.[2]

Début album

Of Dreams and Memory CD Cover

In the summer of 2007, the band self-produced a full length conceptual album titled Of Dreams and Memory at Invisible Sound Studios in downtown Baltimore. Just days before their first studio session a friend of the band was killed in a car crash. After attending her funeral the band decided to dedicate the nine-track album in her memory. The CD follows the story of a confused, love-struck boy who exists in a world of noise and chaos and tries to find solace and cover from "the storm clouds" of life. While on his journey he learns much about love, the nature of humanity and his own feelings. By the end of the CD the main character has come to terms with his exsitense and realizes that storms are a natural part of life and everything will alright so long as he has someone to hold on to. The story of the album is bookended and divided by three instrumental pieces (Ballad, Interlude and The End of Nothing) each representing a different chapter in the characteres life. The CD's songs are in the alternative genre and range from hard rock to melodic ballads. All CD photography was done by Miriam Ani and the CD layout and design was done by Timothy Mazurek. The CD was independently released by the band and can be purchased on Itunes and CDbaby.[3]

The Diamond Star Project

Diamond Star CD cover

The Diamond Star Project is a collaboration between Point Valid and author Catherine Asaro, whose works include the science fiction Saga of the Skolian Empire series. The project resulted in Point Valid's second CD, Diamond Star (Starflight Music, April 2009), which is a "soundtrack" for Asaro's book Diamond Star (Baen Books, May 2009). The novel tells the story of Del-Kurj, a Ruby Dynasty prince who would rather be a rock singer than sit on the throne. The lyrics to the songs appear in the novel Diamond Star and were the inspiration for the CD.[4][5][6][7]

Ani wrote most of the music for the CD, working with Point Valid, and Asaro wrote most of the lyrics, as well as music for three songs. Ani also contributed three original compositions, both music and lyrics. Most of the vocals are by Ani, with a few by Asaro. Although David Michelsohn was no longer an official member of the band, he continued as a guest artist for several cuts on the album. Dave Nachodsky, the recording engineer at Invisible Sound Studios and co-producer on the CD, played bass on many of the other cuts. The band also brought in a number of other guest artists to do instrumental solos or backup vocals.[8]

The CD has twelve songs: eleven originals and a cover of "Sound of Silence." It also includes a bonus track, which is an instrumental version of the twelfth song with no vocals, in keeping with the two versions of the song in the book.[9] The cuts are melodic alternative rock with influences from symphonic metal, classic rock, and Bach.[10] Asaro, who did not know how to sing, took voice lessions in preparation for the recordings and continues to train. In 2009, the Diamond Star Project expanded to include jazz pianist Donald Wolcott, who accompanies Asaro in concerts.[11][12]

Discography

  • EP (2006)
  • Of Dreams and Memory (2007)
  • Diamond Star (2009)

References

  1. ^ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=119958160 Point Valid's Home Page
  2. ^ MP3 Point Valid - Of Dreams and Memory
  3. ^ Point Valid, Of Dreams and Memory
  4. ^ Fast Forward television interviews The Diamond Star interviews are also available on You Tube from the user FastForwardCrew
  5. ^ Diamond Star on MySpace
  6. ^ "Acclaimed author Catherine Asaro celebrates the launch of Diamond Star - The novel and the Music Soundtrack". Catherine Asaro. February 12, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
  7. ^ Ian Randal Strock (March 10, 2009). "Catherine Asaro's newest novel comes with its own soundtrack, which she helped write". SFScope.com. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
  8. ^ Charles E. Gannon. "An interview with Diamond Star author Catherine Asaro and Hayim Ani of Point Valid". SF Site. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
  9. ^ Starflight Music - Discography
  10. ^ Point Valid & Catherine Asaro, Diamond Star
  11. ^ Charles Tan (April 22, 2009). "Catherine Asaro 2009 Interview". Retrieved May 5, 2009.
  12. ^ Alasdair Wilkins (May 1, 2009). "Catherine Asaro Rocks Out For Her Latest Science Fiction Epic". io9.com. Retrieved May 4, 2009.

External links

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