The Dead Matter
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

Zombies!

Being friends with Ed & Gavin from Midnight Syndicate is not only an honor but it has it's perks as well.  We met back in the day, just prior to releasing their Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Soundtrack, becase  contacted Ed for legal assistance.  I was already familar with their work and own every album, but it was through their licensing experience with Wizards of the Coast that I contacted them for tips and pointed on how to go about pursuing similar musical endeavors.  Within a year I released the CyberNet Official Roleplaying Soundtrack (May 11, 2004).

I tell you all this to show that I've known Ed Douglas for some time now... and over those years we've always discussed a possible music collaboration.  While that collaboration has not yet panned out, Ed did invite me to have a small role in his upcoming film The Dead Matter.

On Monday, August 20th I arrived at the Mansfield Reformatory for my 5:00pm call time.  I got into costume.  I met and hung out with other Extras on the set.  I watched them film some indoor scenes featuring Andrew Divnoff and I awaited my scenes.  Then the rain came.  And the thunder and lightning.  At at 3am the night was called and my scenes weren't shot.  Devastated and tired, I returned home to Grove City.  Mother nature dissed my opportunity of being in a movie!

For the record, the storms that began late that Monday night ravaged much of Richland Co. and there are reports of 6 foot high flooding in some parts which goes to show that it was quite justified to call the shoot for the night.

Then the email from Ed's wife came inviting me to a re-shoot.  Long story short, on Monday August 27th I returned to the Mansfield Reformatory to shoot my scenes.  I have a dual role in the film as both a Villager and then a fresh-killed Zombie.  When the film (which wraps up filming this weekend) finally makes it into distribution (2008), look for me running across the screen being chased by zombies... and then look for me later in the film as a zombie as all the undead attempt to attack the heroes before we all fall to the powers of the unknown...

Many thanks to Ed and the production teams at The Dead Matter LLC/Midnight Syndicate Films and Precinct 13 Entertainment.  And thanks too to all the great people I met on the set... I consider you all friends in this crazy industry we're all now part of!

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Currently listening : The 13th Hour By Midnight Syndicate Release date: 07 June, 2005

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This Week and Next
Current mood: excited
Category: Music

Currently listening : 300 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack By Tyler Bates Release date: 06 March, 2007

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Cancelling some shows...
Current mood: melancholy
Category: Music

It's Friday the 13th!  Time for another blog post, especially since I've changed my Shows calendar.

As of today, I will not be appearing / selling CDs / signing autographs at the following shows: Akron-Canton Comic Con (07/15), Buckeye Cafe Comic Con (07/22), Twisted Nightmare Weekend (August).  I have cancelled my participation in these events for various reasons so let the speculations begin and have a frightful Friday!

Currently listening : Themes of Horror By Pat Ballard Release date: 01 January, 2001

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"The World Needs You Now"
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Music

Currently listening : Halo 2, Vol. 1 By Various Artists Release date: 09 November, 2004

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Free Comic Book Day
Current mood: sleepy
Category: Life

Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Today from 9am to 9pm, Packrat Comics in Hilliard, Ohio is celebrating Free Comic Book Day by having a bunch of local comic book and freelance artists, writers, "media geeks" such as myself, and even a former OSU Buckeye footbal player in the house to celebrate.  I plan to be there from 9am until 4pm.  Come on out!

Currently listening : Putumayo Presents: Afro-Latin Party By Various Artists Release date: 22 March, 2005

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Deterioration Furthers - Music From & Inspired by The Charnel Gospel
Current mood: energetic
Category: Music

What do you get when you have a film score but not a completed movie?  In our case, a success!

On May 4, 2004, Bailey Records released Deterioration Furthers – Music From and Inspired by The Charnel Gospel.  The soundtrack features original music co-written by Bryan "Stratos" Borgman and TW Cory (aka Capt. Futura).  Half the album is ambient music written specifically for the independent horror film, The Charnel Gospel, based on the screenplay by writer/producer T. Mowery.  The remainder of the tracks on the CD are club and dance remixes created to give the consumer more bang for their buck.  Three-quarters of the way into the production of the soundtrack it became evident that The Charnel Gospel was not going to release on time, however Bailey Records had already begun promoting the CD so we decided to follow through with its release as planned.

Fast-forward to the album's third anniversary and while The Charnel Gospel is still lost in some Cthulhu-powered limbo, Deterioration Furthers – Music From and Inspired by The Charnel Gospel has been sold out since August 2006 – selling our last copies at Twisted Nightmare Weekend.

So why bring up a sold-out album?  Not only are we extremely proud of that project but we want to remind our loyal fans that every song and remix from the sold-out CD are available as downloads at RPGNow.com.

To purchase the original 7 tracks written for The Charnel Gospel for just $5.00, Click Here.

To purchase the 10 remixes tracks based on the original ambient film score for just $4.00, Click Here.

* Please note that you must register and create an account with RPGNow.com before purchase.  Registration is free.  And once you're registered, be sure to check out all our downloads in our official storefront by Clicking Here.

Currently listening : Underworld: Evolution By Original Soundtrack Release date: 10 January, 2006

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BaileyRecords.com has been updated
Current mood: cold
Category: Web, HTML, Tech

Currently listening : Life By Andy Hunter Release date: 28 June, 2005

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Mecha Vs Kaiju - The Soundtrack receives an "A"
Current mood: ecstatic
Category: Music

Currently listening : 8-Bit Operators - An 8-Bit Tribute to Kraftwerk By Various Artists Release date: 06 February, 2007

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Autumnal Slumber turns 4 years old!
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Music

Today is the 4th anniversary of the release of Autumnal Slumber by Stratos.  Thanks to all the fans and all the radio stations for all the support over of this techno/dance album.

To celebrate, Autumnal Slumber is now available for only $5.97 plus shipping at CDBaby.com or for $1.97 plus shipping at Amazon.com.

Currently reading : The Flood (Halo) By William C. Dietz Release date: 01 April, 2003

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New CDs are here!
Current mood: chipper
Category: Music

Both of my new CDs -- The Chronicles of Ramlar - Official Soundtrack and Mecha Vs Kaiju - The Soundtrack -- arrived safely yesterday from the manufacturers (Disc Makers) and they look and sound great!  I've already mailed off copies to both publishers and to CDBaby.com for distribution so hopefully all of that will be taken care of over the next week or so.  In the meantime I'm taking them to Lexington, KY and Akron, OH with me this weekend.  I'll be at UKon in Lexington on Friday night and most of Saturday and then at the Akron-Canton Comic Con on Sunday.  CDs are $10.00 each.  I'm running some insane deals on them too (like buy a new title for $10.00 and get a back-stock title for only $1!!).

Just wanted to let you know the CDs are finally and officially finished and that they're ready for your purchase!  Hope to see a lot of you somewhere this weekend or very soon!

Take care friends!  And thank you, Stratos

Currently watching : Hellboy - Sword of Storms Release date: 06 February, 2007

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