Cinemusicology

Hello Jake, I just downloaded I Am The Noise on Noisetrade and wanted to thank you for the hard work, and the courage I imagine it took to share your work with us. (Or not...) Regardless, it is epic and beautiful. SO I THANK YOU.

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:55:23 -0500

Thank YOU for listening and for your support. I know there are a lot of you, but it’s each of you individually taking the time to listen that gives me the most joy. Knowing that my music is sitting in an iPhone or iPod is enough for me. :)

Listened to I Am The Noise for the first time last night, then again today when I cleaned my entire house. In My Dream Last Night has been stuck in my head all day. I'm listening to it now and thought I'd drop by and say fantastic work, man. Really.

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:26 -0500

I’ve always felt that I can do any crappy job if I have the right music. Glad that I could make that true for someone else. :)

I just bought your EP on itunes and I'm so excited to listen to it all the way through! I know you allowed us to download it for free but I think you deserve every penny and more for the work that you do (including and outside of music). I'm really looking forward to the EP, and even though I'm not well known on YouTube, I will most definitely include your songs in my videos (appropriately of course). Keep up the fantastic work!

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:07 -0500

Will do. Thanks for spreading the word, and your excitement makes me excited to be doing what I’m doing. :)

Hey your album is incredible I really hope I hear some of your stuff if films in the future!

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:00 -0500

I carry the same hopes. Thanks for listening!

So excited for the release of your album, I've been waiting for what feels like EONS! Heh. Seriously though, I love it. You play beautifully. Sometimes when I can't relax enough to fall asleep, I'd go to the post of yours that I favorited, hit play for "In My Dreams Last Night" and it'd work like a charm. It's perfect for unwinding and relaxing - I think anyway. Keep up the awesome work man! :)

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:50:31 -0500

Ha. That’s awesome. Glad you’re enjoying it. Hopefully, the updated version of In My Dream is an improvement. :)

MeekaKitty: I am the noise

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:21:52 -0500

MeekaKitty: I am the noise:

tessaviolet:

My friend, Jake Sidwell, just released his album of instrumental music and I’m not usually interested in something that doesn’t have lyrics but this album is just so so so soooo good and heart wrenching in just the right way. I am endlessly impressed and I hope you all download this and cry with…

Thanks a million, Tessa. :) Couldn’t be more pleased that you’re enjoying it. I can’t describe how happy it makes me to have bridged that musical gap, if only momentarily. The effort was worth it.

HOLY SMOKES

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:15 -0500

You guys! We’ve already raised a few hundred dollars for Oklahoma relief! I’m floored by your generosity. Didn’t expect so many to donate. I won’t know how much we’ve made on iTunes and Amazon (or other paid locations) for a while, but just from noisetrade donations alone, we’ve really made an impact. I’ll let you know the total relief sum when the paid sites send it in.

Love the internet, and love having a loyal community of givers. Keep it coming.

http://www.noisetrade.com/jakesidwell/i-am-the-noise

Wow your music is incredible. I'm listening to it right now. It's so beautiful and inspirational. I hope you compose for films one day. That would be amazing.

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:47:10 -0500

DREAMS. All of the dreams. Look out, Zimmer and Eflman, I’m coming for you. In like…a few decades. You’ll probably be dead…BUT I’M COMING.

Jake, Where do I even begin?! I'm seriously so proud of you and your hard work that you put in to create your EP album. It's so inspiring... and I can feel the depth & realness, and it also really is speaking volumes to me. Especially in the place that I'm in right now, in my life... So many questions going on. You're music gives me a sense of hope. I absolutely admire it. So beautiful. - Desiree

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:46:04 -0500

Inspiration seems to be a cyclical machine. If I can be a cog in that process, I’m happy to be moving. :)

Congratulations on the step forward sir! Your album is excellent, as so many people have all ready said and I am super excited for you at finally finishing this great work. WELL DONE SIR. WELL DONE

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:45:18 -0500

Thanks, Bevensteinbear. Honored to have your attentive ears.

I just wanted to say that i listened to your album and im in love with it, its absolutely beautiful and youre awesome for making it

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:44:11 -0500

Thanks. Took a lot of work, but it’s easy when you love doing it. Also, big thanks to Olan for helping to make this possible, and to Shawna for keeping me from selling my keyboard.

Are you a fan of Ólafur Arnalds? I just bought your album and I can feel a lot of influence! I totally dig it. Would recommend to friends!

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:42:59 -0500

UH. YES. Best compliment ever. He is my numero uno inspiration. I mean, I don’t want to be a mini-Olafur (because he already does his style so well), but if my music is even comparable to his, at my entry-level musicianship, I am on cloud nine, brother. Thanks so much for listening!

This is so good! Great job! It seriously sounds like it should be a score from a movie. It's amazing. Thanks for making lovely music. Keep it up, you have a talent for it! high five

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:27 -0500

That’s the plan! I want to start scoring short films and eventually move into feature-length scoring. *looks off into stormy distance* Some day…some day.

I love the previews of your album and saw your post about donating to the Oklahoma hurricane relief, but I still want to donate to you too. How can I go about buying the album and still benefit you?

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:40:31 -0500

The best thing you can do for me is stick around. I’ll have a lot of content coming, and I wouldn’t want you to miss out. Right now, I just want to get my music into the hands of people who will enjoy it. Your money is much better spent in the hands of those who desperately need it, though I do very much appreciate your continued support of my content. You guys make all this possible by just being there.

Not a question...but man I Am The Noise is very well done. There are no words that I can come up with to describe it right other than to say it sounds like a piece out of a classic stage show.

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:36:56 -0500

Ha. That’s awesome, man. So very glad you’re enjoying it. The response has been overwhelming.

Tornado in Oklahoma

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:44:00 -0500

In the wake of the tornado, I’ve decided to give all the current proceeds from my album to disaster relief in Oklahoma.

You can either donate here: http://www.okdisasterhelp.com/2013/05/disaster-relief-how-to-help/

Or anyone who has/will purchase or donate at noisetrade.com to the album until the relief is over, the funds will go directly and entirely to relief in Oklahoma.

Please pray for these hurting, devastated people. Thank you for the support, and I hope we can all do something awesome together!

Your music is incredibly beautiful. I was listening to it while I was painting and I felt so inspired that I had to stop and tell you how much I appreciate you creating such stellar sounds.

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:29:42 -0500

Not nearly as much as I value your ears and your time - the necessary components for any musician to share their passion with others. Thanks for downloading the album! I’m glad it is worth your time.

hi! this isn't a question, but i just wanted to say that your album is incredible. i'm also a pianist and a writer and as soon as i heard it i had a flood of inspiration that i had to get down (i had to borrow a pen from a barista). i just wanted to say thank you for that. please keep making music, it's all amazingly beautiful. i'll continue to listen to all five tracks on repeat.

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:26:01 -0500

Nothing makes me happier than hearing my music is being enjoyed. The next album is coming. It will take some time, but I’ve already got live string players and a full choir lined up for the recording process when it’s all ready to go. Just a matter of time.

Will you be releasing a hard copy of your new album?? I would LOVE to get my hands on one.

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:15 -0500

If the demand seems high enough, I would like to release a limited supply of hard copies. Maybe fifty or so, including vinyl. Something to look at down the line. But for right now, the only option is digital.

Please may I use your music in one of my youtube videos?

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:20:11 -0500

You absolutely may, and I encourage you to do so!