Yesterday

Still recovering from the marathon that was yesterday. I don't remember too many of the details, it flew by at unprecedented speeds, a whirl of vocals dubs, fake wah-wah, strange vocal noises. This is less a video than it is a audio clip, listen hard.

running out of steam

it is now almost midnight and our gowns are about to turn to rags, our chariots to pumpkins. Fourth day is coming to an end tracking is so close to being done, trying to finish up tonight but we are losing it big time now... totally zoned out.
Rory is about to lay down some poor man's wa wa guitar. All we have is a fazzerrrr pedal. After one run-through:

Radwan
"you ready?"
Rory
"I guess so."

yup

Tell Your Mom

Here is a vocal take from Tell Your Mom.. Shit sounds hot!

vocal warm ups

Inspirations for the day: ESG, Freak 'em Dress, Sugar Momma, T.I: Stand Up Guy, Britney.

Day 3

We are heading into day 4 (of 6) vocal takes are the next order of OP'S. Unfortunately it's now plus 7 in Montreal and I cannot go skiing before heading to the studio. This is a major bummer and I'm worried that without the fresh air I will get totally foggy and useless. Tempo seems to be the only issue with our songs so far. It is interesting how much of a difference 4-5 beats per minute can make in a song.  So far we've re-recorded one song and disputed three over speed and pacing. Feel seems to be the main concern for this album so far. 

Here are some recording blogs by friends that kick way more ass than this blog (but keep reading! there is hope!)

Cryptacize

Cloud of evil

Odd Blood

new means of communication

We have stopped using words to describe how songs should be. This is a prime example of the new means of communication. I believe Fantasia was the reference Caila was using.

Before recording I go skiing

I don't really have any other outlet for showing these, they are from this morning before starting the session. The day has been going swell. A few hang ups, a few wicked amazing takes. Waiting on dinner now. 2 days in and we are already starting vocals. 

trusting your gut to want sweets

Today we listen though the 7 songs we did beds for yesterday. On the first listen of one of the songs my gut said we should re do it, but by the third time hearing it everything seemed fine. Rory and Radwan have gone to pick up pastries, I'm wondering what my gut will say when it's full of sugar.

End of day reflection

Here is what the last 24 hours have looked like to us, unfortunately we have yet to capture ourselves on film actually playing or making "magic" as one might say. You would not know it from the pictures but we are actually making speedy progress on this record. It sounds really amazing so far. We only have six days in the studio, so far we've laid out the base (really, I mean the base not the bass) for seven songs

First Post

So here we are, this seems the best way to reveal the inner workings of making an S&S record.

We are recording @ hotel2tango here in Montreal with Radwan Moumneh

Maybe best to first report to you our breakfasts' for the day:

Rory: Bagel smoked Salmon and cream cheese 

Caila: Wasabi peas, Payapa, *she also had a pear and chocolate danoise before work this morning..

Jon: Eggs and stuff

Nate: Granola + yogurt 

Inspirations for the day:

Gimme Shelter, Cross country skiing on Mont-Royal, Lost season 4 episode 7+8, Steve's (Baby Eagle) advice to Nathan for the day: drink water, keep hydrated .