Thursday
Nov102005
drums - day 3
Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 01:41AM
Well, today was the last day for drums and bass and it couldn't have gone better. Ken Lewis played kit and Aaron Sands was on bass. We tracked the songs "Santa Barbara", my rock and roll epic, "Following the Blind" and "New Beginning." I was really pleased with the performances and sounds.
I couldn't believe how quickly this time came and went, and I'm already missing it. My wife is not. She gets the house (somewhat) quieter tomorrow. I'll be doing guitar overdubs for Jill Phillips' record tomorrow, which will be fun. I'm excited to hear what they've added since the initial tracking.
Oh, before I forget...
Here's Aaron...
and here's Ken...
I just got to plug in my new Suhr Strat for the first time tonight, and I was really pleased with it. I was surprised by how different it sounded from my old '79 Fender American. I figured that since they're the same type of guitar, with the same pickups for the most part even, that they'd sound pretty similar. I could probably tell them apart with my eyes closed, though. Not that one's better than the other, they're both great.
The Suhr has a very full and round sound, the humbucker in the bridge is a rock monster, and it has a push-pull knob to let me add the bridge pickup to the other pickups; a very cool feature. It's got a silent singl-coil system that they're really proud of, but honestly, on and off it was so quiet I couldn't believe it. The neck feels really great, and almost out of my league! This guitar is definitely above my ability, but hopefully it can open new doors for my tone and my playing. The action is so great I'm excited about the freedom it will allow. And I think it looks pretty rad, too.
In other news, I got the new Cardigans cd the other day, via Best Buy bucks from McDonald's Monopoly, it wasn't all a waste, and a copy of Derek's new cd "Mockingbird." I'm too tired to write about them now, but I will say that I'm really impressed and excited by both albums, and I'll write about them more soon. The Cardigans made a fine piece of rock craftsmanship and Derek's cd is very thought-provoking and sonically pleasing.
Anyway, I've got about three minutes left before I start typing deluded flippers on see-saw wheels.... oh me... oh my... coffee on the couch is who?? Ok, I've been up too long. Write more tomorrow or Friday. Oh, and if you live in Arkansas, come see me play with Father Maple Saturday night. Thanks for swinging by.
I couldn't believe how quickly this time came and went, and I'm already missing it. My wife is not. She gets the house (somewhat) quieter tomorrow. I'll be doing guitar overdubs for Jill Phillips' record tomorrow, which will be fun. I'm excited to hear what they've added since the initial tracking.
Oh, before I forget...
Here's Aaron...
and here's Ken...
I just got to plug in my new Suhr Strat for the first time tonight, and I was really pleased with it. I was surprised by how different it sounded from my old '79 Fender American. I figured that since they're the same type of guitar, with the same pickups for the most part even, that they'd sound pretty similar. I could probably tell them apart with my eyes closed, though. Not that one's better than the other, they're both great.
The Suhr has a very full and round sound, the humbucker in the bridge is a rock monster, and it has a push-pull knob to let me add the bridge pickup to the other pickups; a very cool feature. It's got a silent singl-coil system that they're really proud of, but honestly, on and off it was so quiet I couldn't believe it. The neck feels really great, and almost out of my league! This guitar is definitely above my ability, but hopefully it can open new doors for my tone and my playing. The action is so great I'm excited about the freedom it will allow. And I think it looks pretty rad, too.
In other news, I got the new Cardigans cd the other day, via Best Buy bucks from McDonald's Monopoly, it wasn't all a waste, and a copy of Derek's new cd "Mockingbird." I'm too tired to write about them now, but I will say that I'm really impressed and excited by both albums, and I'll write about them more soon. The Cardigans made a fine piece of rock craftsmanship and Derek's cd is very thought-provoking and sonically pleasing.
Anyway, I've got about three minutes left before I start typing deluded flippers on see-saw wheels.... oh me... oh my... coffee on the couch is who?? Ok, I've been up too long. Write more tomorrow or Friday. Oh, and if you live in Arkansas, come see me play with Father Maple Saturday night. Thanks for swinging by.
Reader Comments (4)
right on.
You have Derek's new cd!?! That's not fair. Now you have the beginnings of your new cd and his completed one. I wish I was your cd player.
Thou shalt not covet Shane's gear? How about Thou shalt not covet Andrew's recording space! Dude, I've been looking into building a space of some sort at my new house next spring (after we've moved in and gotten everything settled). What you have may be small, but it's bigger than any of the options that I have and looks really cool! You don't know how many questions I have about what materials you used, how you soundproofed it/acoustically treated it, etc. just from the little bit I see in the picts. Can't wait to hear the sounds you've gotten there on the next record!
I've been reading the updates the past few days, and I keep wanting to post, but I'm not sure what to say. I don't know much about recording, but I am so glad that you are actively pursuing your solo career. It seems to be going well! I'm so excited for you. I love seeing all the pictures, and Ella is just so adoreable. Good luck and God Bless!