This is a little clip that I put the evening after being in the studio. It marks an official start to recording drums for the album.
The process behind the album has already been under way for a couple of months now, demo-ing, chopping and changing, and making guide tracks for this moment. I’ve got all the material I need for the album sorted, although there are still lots of lyrics to be finished off. This didn’t hinder making a start on drums though.
So, I took my hard drive with all the pre-production demos on it to Sleeper Studios where I played drums along to the guide tracks. Once the drums are done I’ll record all the other instruments over the top of the old guides.
I’ve had two days in the studio so far and completed 4 songs for drums which is not too bad. It always takes me longer than I think it will, but it’s all good. I will be heading back there soon to finish the other songs that need drums. I’ve since been at home choosing the best takes and doing a preliminary mix, and I’m really happy! I can’t wait to finish the album and show you all. I love it. Excited to see how people react. For now though, it is all slightly on hold until I work out how to pay next months rent in 15 days, so I’ll be piecing this album together as I go… somehow!!
Oh yeah, I was recording to 2 inch tape, it sounds awesome and it got me excited, so I had to mention it! You know… I’m usually just recording in my bedroom, not through £100,000′s worth of equipment!
I have some more video footage to come for the second day of the drum session, which I’ll edit together next.