Recording going well...

I haven't had a performance in a little while, but I have been busy in the studio working with my good friend Mike Buckman and my new good friend and Producer extraordinaire John Ginty. We have had 4 recording sessions so far, and the results have been encouraging. Our initial goal is to get the basic rhythm tracks recorded for the 11 songs that are currently slated for the album. These sessions typically begin at or after dinner time and go through midnight. John has a great ear and vision and has been working hard to get just the right sound from the drums, bass, etc. Our first session was mostly a set-up and experimental one. The next session we tackled a song called "I'm Somebody" -- or maybe it will just be called "Somebody." We went LATE into the evening - 1:00 or 1:30, and the results are fantastic. Next session we got the basics down for a track called "They," which is going to be one of the funnest numbers on the CD. And last night we made some pretty good progress on a very nostalgic, change-of-pace song that I wrote this past Fall called "Turning." This song, though the simplest in nature, has turned out to be the biggest challenge so far. Sometimes the biggest challenge is what to do with the simple songs. After a long night of playing, recording, discussing, playing, recording, discussing, PRD, PRD... we are finally on the right track (no pun intended).

We'll meet a couple of nights next week and continue. It's going to be a long process. But once we get the rhythm tracks all set, we will be bringing in some other talented musicians to help us with other parts. It's going to be awesome.  

It is SO GREAT to be back in the studio recording again. John and Mike are great to work with. And I am particularly excited, because I feel like this album is going to be even better than my first one.

:) B