And so it begins... again
Today is the first day of the official "Falling Over Backwards" sessions. We got together last night (St. Patrick's Day) to set up and get basic levels so we can jump right into recording this afternoon. We've experimented with our new Yamaha digital 16 track for the past few months and after some minor setbacks last night (shared faders?!) we think we've got it all worked out. We're gonna start with "House Lights" ("Haüslichter") and hopefully work on getting basic tracks for "A Safer Hiding Place" and "Know".
I personally prepared by getting new drum heads and cleaning my cymbals. I also switched the front head on the bass drum from the nifty "CG" logo the fellas got me for my birthday last year to the Pearl one the kit came with. It's got a buffer ring in it to help with... well, the ring. It gives it a nicer, warmer "thud". I am also preparing by watching/listening to the new Black Crowes live at The Fillmore DVD. Is it strange to get inspired to play music by listening to music? I admire bands that do this for a living, and not in an "I wish that was me" way (although...). Knowing there are musicians out there that aren't trying to get chicks or get rich... just doing it for the love of the song... and able to make a living at it! As a fellow musician, it makes me proud.
But I digress. We're meeting for breakfast in a few hours, then it's "roll tape"... or at least "press 'record'"... at high noon. Wish us luck.
Beer consumed last night:
Amstel Light
Becks Premium Light
New Castle
I personally prepared by getting new drum heads and cleaning my cymbals. I also switched the front head on the bass drum from the nifty "CG" logo the fellas got me for my birthday last year to the Pearl one the kit came with. It's got a buffer ring in it to help with... well, the ring. It gives it a nicer, warmer "thud". I am also preparing by watching/listening to the new Black Crowes live at The Fillmore DVD. Is it strange to get inspired to play music by listening to music? I admire bands that do this for a living, and not in an "I wish that was me" way (although...). Knowing there are musicians out there that aren't trying to get chicks or get rich... just doing it for the love of the song... and able to make a living at it! As a fellow musician, it makes me proud.
But I digress. We're meeting for breakfast in a few hours, then it's "roll tape"... or at least "press 'record'"... at high noon. Wish us luck.
Beer consumed last night:
Amstel Light
Becks Premium Light
New Castle
