I'm going to massage the lyrics a little bit to this song. I just don't feel right about it especially now that it will be discussed by the masses when we start handing this hot disc out. Obviously Meesh knows about it by now and I don't think it's cool to throw it in her face. If she wrote a brilliant poem about one of her ex-boyfriends and had it framed on our wall I would take it down, line it up with her womb and punch through the glass. But that's just me....
Anyway, it won't be too different.....
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Recording with W I L C O
This is exactly how we should approach our album. Look how close together they are!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Possible Album Titles
Raised by the Sound
Leave no Sign
Always Something New
Brighter Side
Carried By the Song
Let it Roll
Dime Store Dreamings
Kama Sutra '79
Friday, January 25, 2008
General Thoughts
Just thinking out loud here... I want this album to be as loose and honest as possible. I'd like to experiment with overdubbing (acoustic guitar, banjo, full orchestra, crazy sounds...etc) but I don't think we should get too crazy with it. The overdubs will be there to reinforce the sound we're after - not to lead it. I think the more organic the recording process is, the better it will be.
However, that means we will really have to play our asses off in the studio and might ultimately mean that the way were are playing some of these songs right now is insufficient. I think it comes down to the energy and emotion put into the song during our first recording session. We should be willing and able to do multiple takes/versions of songs quickly and with a ton of energy. Of course there are a few songs that deserve the quiet, but in general we need to amp these song up significantly.
This organic/honest capturing of the songs is also important for the piano player (and other extra instruments...) I think they need to be in the studio while we're doing our live takes.
However, that means we will really have to play our asses off in the studio and might ultimately mean that the way were are playing some of these songs right now is insufficient. I think it comes down to the energy and emotion put into the song during our first recording session. We should be willing and able to do multiple takes/versions of songs quickly and with a ton of energy. Of course there are a few songs that deserve the quiet, but in general we need to amp these song up significantly.
This organic/honest capturing of the songs is also important for the piano player (and other extra instruments...) I think they need to be in the studio while we're doing our live takes.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Goal #1
As we said before the first step we need to take is recording a live version of all of the songs we listed above. That can be what we give to the piano player and most importantly what we use to solidify the songs and study up on them while we're not practicing...
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