How goes the search for the new singer?

Mumblefood · February 3rd, 2005, 05:22 PM

I guess i could check the site and see, but these forums need more action. So, how is it going guys? I'm eager for more Haji... i've got the forst 2 albums, and loved the couple demo tunes and ones for the DBZ thing. I used to always tell everyone, if you wanted nu metal, Haji is nearly the only band who does it right (i know, labeling the band as nu metal is kinda unfair, but it's the closest comparison i use, sorry if it offends anyone

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keep rockin guys, and fill me in on the new singer if there's been any development.

SylentEcho · June 21st, 2006, 01:39 PM

I too wanna know Hajis future......your fans need you..

DerekB · June 21st, 2006, 03:52 PM

Well, it's always nice to be needed!

I just wish I had better news for you guys.

Even if we found the right singer, we don't have time for the project at this particular point. (never say "never" tho, ya know?)

Reminder: This forum will be closing at the end of the current billing cycle, with the Haji myspace page being the replacement.

Derek

SylentEcho · June 23rd, 2006, 05:54 PM

damn damn.....is it so hard to just sing as a hobby and also earn money at the same time....you also get time for family...yeah? ....

its so sad to hear that.

theodore1 · June 23rd, 2006, 06:08 PM

Come on guyz don't let a little misfortune take you down....You can see some guyz here are very fond of your work...you're their daily company....you're almost their family...I'm sure there is a way to continue the band and support your personal private lives as well...You can quit playing live (or play very few lives per year) and become a studio band...Do it for those guyz...Your fans

DerekB · June 25th, 2006, 05:40 PM

Just be a studio band? That can work if you're Steely Dan and your following is big enough to push your discs to platinum status without any touring promotion; but let's face the facts... Haji is no Steely Dan. Our following *is* worldwide like theirs, but for us it's almost always small pockets of either musician shredders or DBZ fans.. (as opposed to SD's multitudes & legions of ravenous general public fans willing to throw down $15 for their discs sight-unseen & notes-unheard).

For us, self financing a disc for release only over CD Baby would surely result in major financial loss without the ability to, at the very least regionally, tour to promote & sell discs at shows.

All this is beside the even bigger fact that the reason to write & record stuff like this is so you get to go play live! *Especially* for us guys in Haji... that's always been the best part for us. To have a great cd full of material is cool, but to not be able to go play live.. have that improvisational interaction between the band members.. get that instantaneous feedback from the crowd.. frankly? It's depressing, and it blows.

Now.. this isn't to say we don't love & appreciate you guys, because we do. We're just not willing to go (even further) into debt for you..

But, you never know... maybe Devin Townsend will finally call us back & want to sing at a time when Rob, Eddie & I all have a big fat hole in our schedule, and a few spare $$ in our pockets!

SylentEcho · June 26th, 2006, 11:44 AM

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Now.. this isn't to say we don't love & appreciate you guys, because we do. We're just not willing to go (even further) into debt for you..

I understand Derek.....thanks. Anyway the memory of Haji wont die ever...

cheers and good luck on your future endeavors mate.

wyrm · July 17th, 2006, 10:26 AM

Jorn Lande just left Masterplan. There you go: your new singer.

Just listen to the album "Burn the sun" by Ark....amazing singer!

DatFatPat · August 24th, 2006, 09:20 PM

DerekB, is Somsara having a CD release party at the Curtain Club in September?

If so, how much are the tickets?

BTW, I am PAtrick C on MySpace.

DerekB · August 24th, 2006, 11:50 PM

Yes... Sept 16 @ Curtain. Pre-sale price is $8 @ frontgatetickets.com , or $12 at the door.

Price includes new Somsara cd "Chaos & Soul" either way.

Other bands include:
Mitra
Manditory
Rivethead
Negative263
Naked Sky
Wumb
Ruin
Blood Red Disciple

Boro the Beautiful · August 29th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekB

But, you never know... maybe Devin Townsend will finally call us back & want to sing at a time when Rob, Eddie & I all have a big fat hole in our schedule, and a few spare $$ in our pockets!

That lame bald fuck, what is he waiting for?

June 21st, 2006, 01:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
SylentEcho death_friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 23	I too wanna know Hajis future......your fans need you.. __________________ A person becomes most dangerous when everything they have is taken away

June 21st, 2006, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
DerekB Have Gun, Will Travel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Москва, Россия Posts: 54	Well, it's always nice to be needed! I just wish I had better news for you guys. Even if we found the right singer, we don't have time for the project at this particular point. (never say "never" tho, ya know?) Reminder: This forum will be closing at the end of the current billing cycle, with the Haji myspace page being the replacement. Derek __________________ Light travels faster than sound. thats why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. http://www.myspace.com/derekofhellfire http://www.myspace.com/somsara http://www.myspace.com/hajimusic http://www.myspace.com/thoughtchamber

June 23rd, 2006, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
SylentEcho death_friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 23	damn damn.....is it so hard to just sing as a hobby and also earn money at the same time....you also get time for family...yeah? .... its so sad to hear that. __________________ A person becomes most dangerous when everything they have is taken away

June 25th, 2006, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
DerekB Have Gun, Will Travel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Москва, Россия Posts: 54	Just be a studio band? That can work if you're Steely Dan and your following is big enough to push your discs to platinum status without any touring promotion; but let's face the facts... Haji is no Steely Dan. Our following is worldwide like theirs, but for us it's almost always small pockets of either musician shredders or DBZ fans.. (as opposed to SD's multitudes & legions of ravenous general public fans willing to throw down $15 for their discs sight-unseen & notes-unheard). For us, self financing a disc for release only over CD Baby would surely result in major financial loss without the ability to, at the very least regionally, tour to promote & sell discs at shows. All this is beside the even bigger fact that the reason to write & record stuff like this is so you get to go play live! Especially for us guys in Haji... that's always been the best part for us. To have a great cd full of material is cool, but to not be able to go play live.. have that improvisational interaction between the band members.. get that instantaneous feedback from the crowd.. frankly? It's depressing, and it blows. Now.. this isn't to say we don't love & appreciate you guys, because we do. We're just not willing to go (even further) into debt for you.. But, you never know... maybe Devin Townsend will finally call us back & want to sing at a time when Rob, Eddie & I all have a big fat hole in our schedule, and a few spare $$ in our pockets! __________________ Light travels faster than sound. thats why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. http://www.myspace.com/derekofhellfire http://www.myspace.com/somsara http://www.myspace.com/hajimusic http://www.myspace.com/thoughtchamber

August 24th, 2006, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
DerekB Have Gun, Will Travel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Москва, Россия Posts: 54	Yes... Sept 16 @ Curtain. Pre-sale price is $8 @ frontgatetickets.com , or $12 at the door. Price includes new Somsara cd "Chaos & Soul" either way. Other bands include: Mitra Manditory Rivethead Negative263 Naked Sky Wumb Ruin Blood Red Disciple __________________ Light travels faster than sound. thats why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. http://www.myspace.com/derekofhellfire http://www.myspace.com/somsara http://www.myspace.com/hajimusic http://www.myspace.com/thoughtchamber

June 23rd, 2006, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
theodore1 ~Devils Advocate~ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greece Posts: 1	Come on guyz don't let a little misfortune take you down....You can see some guyz here are very fond of your work...you're their daily company....you're almost their family...I'm sure there is a way to continue the band and support your personal private lives as well...You can quit playing live (or play very few lives per year) and become a studio band...Do it for those guyz...Your fans

July 17th, 2006, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
wyrm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Achterhoek, The Netherlands Posts: 20	Jorn Lande just left Masterplan. There you go: your new singer. Just listen to the album "Burn the sun" by Ark....amazing singer!

August 24th, 2006, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
DatFatPat Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25	DerekB, is Somsara having a CD release party at the Curtain Club in September? If so, how much are the tickets? BTW, I am PAtrick C on MySpace.