7 DAYS Of LOVE

Well, work, really. But I’ve been getting some e-mails about how I spend all my Blog time talking about Triops or some other useless crustaceans. I don’t want to get into any debates on the legitimacy of a life form that looks as repulsive as the Triops  so I’ll just outline some work high lights from the last week and a bit.

Recorded a radio ad for the Obsidian Theatre co. Morgan Doctor provided the percussion, whirlwind session, which, oddly enough, was followed by a radio interview edit for Nik Beat. After that I began my first day of work on the Thundermonks EP. We recorded beds that weekend, I got to use my new pre-amp/ limiter. Very happy. Thanks to Lo who brought it down from Montreal when she played here with Les Handclaps (great set as usual). I have officially begun mixing Josiah’s record. I can’t believe we’re here. You have no idea. Had an amazing string session (cello/ violin) for the Hear, Comes The Cavalry record. A challenging arrangement by front man, Liam Kearney – he may deny it, but it was juicy. Rehearsed with Kirsten Jones for her upcoming CD release show. Played guitar in Prince Perry’s band for the Aquabats’ show at The Mod club. Began work on a one song recording, on location to record a grand piano for singer, Lina. Going to be a beautiful production. Then continued more Thundermonks with horns, vocals, percussion, and handclaps – can’t go wrong there.

Today, was a half day of final touches on 2 songs of mine. Older recordings,   added some tambourine, typewriter, mellotron samples and backing vocals, then I e-mailed the tracks to Richard G. Benoit to master and had them back by dinner.