TROUBLE

Well, it seems that Ryan McK is in a fair bit of trouble.
He lost a bet and was supposed to post every single day last week.
Instead he did... Zero.
He's busted.

-Drew

HAPPY CHRISMAQUANZIKA

The 5th year anniversary of "Calling Arizona" is upon us. To commerate, TYF is re-recording the fan favorite and putting it up for free download on myspace.com. Its a little different but still the same ol' song that you (hopefully) remember. It should be up for download by Saturday 12/20/08. ENJOY and keep checking back for updates regarding the debut EP.

-TYF

STUDIO

Hey everybody! ReadyMix Studios has agreed to record TYF. Starting end of this week or early next (need to get both schedules together) TYF will be officially in the studio working on the Debut EP, "Sickness and Death, Friends and Lovers".

Stay Tuned.

-McK

LYRICAL

Lyrics are done. yes.

-Ryan McK

WORKING

You're probably wondering why there are little icons at the top of this blog that don't seem to do anything.
I'm slowly getting the parts going, so come back soon and click around, there might be some fun to be had.

-Drew

PROGRESSING

Sickness and Death, Friends and Lovers EP

Piano-Ryan McKendall
Synth- Ryan McKendall
Rhodes- Ryan McKendall
Guitar-Ryan McKendall
Vocals-Ryan McKendall
Bass- Harry Ostrem, Nick
Drums- Johnny DiGrigorio,Tino Grigorio,Zach, studio drummer, Sequenced Drums (if nec.)



TRACK ONE
Stay (sickness)

Instrumentation: piano, rhodes, bass, drums, vocals

Lyrics: done

Music: arrangement past 1st chorus



TRACK TWO
Sweet Katherine (death)


Instrumentation: piano, synth, bass, drums, vocals

Lyrics: need 2nd verse and bridge

Music: synth arrangement,


TRACK THREE
Ghost Town Apologies (friends)


Instrumentation: acoustic guitar

Lyrics: done

Music: done (intro could use help)



TRACK FOUR
Changing Pace... working title (lovers)


Instrumentation: guitar, strings


Lyrics: need 2nd verse and chorus


Music: need string arrangement, 2nd guitar arrangement (if nec.)

-Ryan McK

ANTICIPATION VOL. 1

The Yacht Fund debut EP is coming soon!!! Im feeling really good about this one. The artwork is nothing short of amazing and im trying my absolute hardest to make the music follow suit. Here is a quick status update of where I am with this whole project. I'll be recording hopefully late december at (if everything works out) Ready Mix Studios in North Hollywood CA (back up plan....Love Juice Labs in Riverside CA.....still a great studio) and be finished mixing by mid January.

I am excited now!

-Ryan McK

WELCOMING

Hola, G'Day, Guten Tag, Bangawoyo, Hello.
Drew from Diem Studios here.
Welcome to the Official The Yacht Fund blog.
You'll find updates from Ryan on song writing, recording, life, love, pursuing happiness and maybe even a sneak peak or two at what's in store for The Yacht Fund's debut EP "Sickness & Death, Friends & Lovers".
If you pay attention you might even catch a glimpse of the accompanying art from Diem Studios.
Glad you checked it out, come back soon.

-Drew