So its a new year….whoa!
The 1st album was done to a click track, and then we tracked everything to that – basically what that means is the drummer plays first, on his own, with the tempo being played in his ear. He has to remember the song and the changes. Then the bass comes along and plugs in and he plays along to the drums that have been recorded. Then the guitars go on, then paino, then the triangle etc. Finally the vocals go on at the end.
This time round I want to do ‘Live’ tracking which means that we all play at once, together in a room. So the drums and bass and guitars and pianos all play the song in one big room. There are lots of arguments for and against these types of recordings. For me personally, I want to try it. I also have an opinion that there is a certain ‘vibe’ that you feel when you’re all playing together. It’s a hard thing to quantify, but it really is a feeling. If everyone is playing well, all at the same time, there is an energy you feel. I’m hoping that this will be the case, and my very talented friend and engineer/producer will capture this vibe.
It’s also possible I’ve bitten off more than I can chew, becasue I’m wanting to record with the string quartet in there as well. In a few songs I’m also hoping for a brass/wind section. So that’s a lot of musicians and instruments and mics all at once. But my theory is that with all these peeps all playing and hopefully feeling the music, the vibe dial will be on at least “11″.
Fingers crossed, until they have to move over keys or strings…….
