Today we started around 10 a.m., like a race horse charging the gate.  Or something like that   I re-recorded Through the Ages in a few takes, slightly slower this time.  (Side note: I had originally recorded this song with Kenny, and although I was pretty happy with it, I noticed a few flaws here and there – from my part, not his.  Little things like my fingers fumbling in the second instrumental interlude, vocals coming in a little late on a few phrases, pronouncing words weirdly…as much as I enjoyed that recording, those little things irked me.  The rest of the world may not notice, but I sure did, so I jumped at the chance to re-record it.  Besides, when I decided to record at Spaceway, I realized that I’d need to pick songs that would be able to stand on their own with just a piano and vocal, and Through the Ages was a good candidate.)

Recording the vocal track to Through the Ages was also done in a few many takes.  It was a tough song to sing to, mainly because it is so free-flowing.  It made it difficult to know when to come in on a few of the phrases, but eventually I got it.  It Was Me was a lot easier because there’s a nice groove in the song.  That was probably my favorite song to record the vocal.  It’s a fun song for me, and, after what felt like 20-something takes of Through the Ages (which is a 5 or 6 minute song, by the way), it was a breath of fresh air. 

Later in the afternoon, my dear friend and photographer, Kasey, came over and shot me.  That is, she took some pictures.   We got a few good ones and she even took some fun little videos.  I hope to have those up pretty soon, so keep checkin’ back!

The last song we worked on was Let It Go.  We had some really solid takes, and I ended the day feeling good.  It was definitely an “Ahhhhh” moment.  Will’s going to do the clean-up and mixing, and then in a few weeks I’ll probably head back into the studio to add a few harmonies and re-do any vocals if necessary. 

It was truly an amazing experience and I loved every minute of it.  Will and Jeff are two of the nicest guys ever, and they are awesome to work with.  I’d love to record a full album there one day and let Will have at it.  He’s produced a lot of other amazing songs, and I’d be so interested to see - ahem, hear how his creativity would package my music.  Perhaps one day I shall procure the necessary funds, whether it be by working my tail off, finding investors, winning the lottery, or, as Will suggested, marry rich.

A few other things I learned:

1. Dasani water is GREAT
2. singing in a t-shirt & jeans is much better than singing in a sweater & jeans
3. upright pianos are infinitely cooler when the front board is taken off and you can see all the hammers and whatnot
4. even the coasters are cool at Spaceway

Ahhhhhh. 

Goodnight.