A Little More Every Day
Studio week two underway. I am doing guitar tracks at the moment. Almost done. On Monday Ryan and I got the new guitar tracks to "She Won't Last", "The Loophole", and another song. Today (Tuesday) we got "The Loophole" finished, and also got "Go On" and most of "Bloody Mary (brown)" done. Tomorrow we will set up the acoustic and get some of that flavor happening. It's going well, and I am excited to start singing. We will set up the vocal booth tomorrow probably, and I will begin laying down tracks on Thursday.
(Guitars used: 98 Les Paul classic, 60's Telecaster, Mint green Stratocaster, and my new favorite, a Gibson Les Paul Junior)
I am really into getting started on vocals as soon as possible, as the first few tracks are just getting into singing mode and starting to let my mind seep into that place. Once I am in gear, it's all good. It's good to try the same songs on different days to see if changes in the performance show up. Also curious to see how my new lyrics work on the songs.
Hoping that the final record will have 13 songs. At the moment we are working on 11, and hope that two more new ones will complete the set. There are 6 songs that are in the running for consideration. In down time at the studio, I plan on demoing out a few of them.
Spent the day off from the studio on Friday writing a new song called "Next to Me". Don't know if this is a possible contender for the album or not. Trying to break my habit of writing from dark and melancholy inspirations.
Last night we had a thunderstorm in Los Angeles that was really amazing. the low rumbling would start in the far distance and roll and beat on the clouds mercilessly all the way over the city , then continue on just as far in the opposite direction. Never quite heard anything like it. If one was so inclined, one could feel that God was angry... furious, even. End of the world type thunder. Word is that this fall/winter we are in for a large amount of rain, and you know how much I love the rain. Bring it on. Already the skies are beginning to grey a little more every day.
Last weekend started watching season one of "Lost". Love it, am super hooked. This weekend is for finishing the rest of season one to get in gear for season two (which starts tomorrow night). Can't believe it's so good. I had lost faith in most scripted network TV a while ago, but this is quite special. I was late to get in on the action, but a buddy hipped me to the joy of waiting until a show is on DVD then powering through it. Good advice.
Now Playing:
Listening to the new Kanye West, "Late Registration". Especially love the first song "Heard 'Em Say".
Something uniquely spooky about abandoned amusement parks.
Suicide Girls: The First Tour DVD available now.
In Los Angeles? This weekend is the last Cinespia of the season (the Hollywood Forever Cemetery movie showings under the stars). Come out and watch Stanley Kubrick's classic "The Shining" in a graveyard.
Erect Pink Bunny.
Comments
13 is a good number of songs for an album. not too many, not too few.
Plus for some people (Dave included i think), it happens to be lucky.
As for the haunted amusement parks: i happen to live about 5 miles from Chippewa Lake Park. It's creepy. Alot of people my age used to sneak in there and it just has a really weird vibe.
Posted by: Six7Six7 | September 21, 2005 04:50 AM
It sounds like things are coming along nicely.
Looking forward to hearing it!
Those amusement park photos are creepy, I really never thought about it untill now.
I guess you'd expect to see pictures of tons of people having a great time. And seeing those pictures puts the brakes on fast to the whole image in ones head of an amusement park..heh
Have a great day!
Posted by: Diane/FRI13th | September 21, 2005 07:10 AM
Kanye? Ok, Steve, you are officially 'street'!! My son only wanted ONE thing for his 16th birthday, and Late Registration was IT!!
goth loves rap, lol
jezzi
Posted by: jezebel | September 21, 2005 08:14 AM
Very exciting to hear about record progress... reminds me of the Spread days with Dave. Completely feel like a part of it. (I've always thought 13 songs is the perfect number for an album)
Man, so sorry to find out about Cinespia so late - The Shining is my favorite horror movie of all time and I'm going to see Audioslave that night. Bummer.
Woah, that erect pink bunny is totally going to smell.
Posted by: Theresa | September 21, 2005 09:24 AM
Glad to see everything put together, love the pic.
Have a great "rest of the week"
Elsa
Posted by: Junebug | September 21, 2005 09:34 AM
Is there any way to get TPC.com or your site on Live Journal Syndication? Someone just pointed out that Dave's site finally has one here:
http://www.livejournal.com/users/6767dotcom/
Posted by: Theresa | September 21, 2005 09:54 AM
Steve-Cool picture. I'm glad to read that your guitar parts are rocking. Have a great week in the studio.
Posted by: Brett | September 21, 2005 09:59 AM
I play a Gibson Les Paul Studio, '93. Gibson makes great guitars, near perfect tone on the LP. Sounds like things are moving along in the studio. And the storm the other night was wild. Looking forward to this change in the weather. Fall is fast approaching.
Posted by: Jonathan | September 21, 2005 07:19 PM
This is awesome to read about how the songs are coming together. Good luck with the vocals I just know they're going to kick ass!
Before we know it the record will be out and you'll be on your way.
Just don't forget us when you're all big and famous ;)
Cinespia! Dang I completely forgot about that.. I've been meaning to go for the longest time. If I go this weekend I'm bringing a picnic blanket and brownies (have I ever mentioned that I make a mean brownie?). Oh and maybe sandwiches...
Posted by: mortisha8 | September 21, 2005 07:23 PM
When I was a child, my parents would tell me stories about Norumbega Park (1897-1965)
http://www.users.interport.net/c/o/copley.ma.ultranet/aca/norumbega/norumbega.html
In elementary school, my class took a nature walk through what was left of it, the Norumbega Park Conservation Land. I remember trying to connect all of those stories with the overgrown, wooded area surrounding me. Ah, nostalgia. I may have to revisit it before the weather turns cold.
Thanks for giving us a peek into the studio process... eagerly awaiting the finished product!
Posted by: Caffeinated Sue | September 21, 2005 09:04 PM
With Dave back, I'm sure you guys will do some more great work together.
Posted by: Mike | September 21, 2005 11:00 PM
I've been trying to talk people into going to Cinespia with me since forever! Last weekend =( Maria, I'm down!! I work till 2, should be ok I think. Call me or email me if you wanna do it!
Posted by: Abby | September 21, 2005 11:47 PM
Beautiful photo.
Posted by: Gina | December 14, 2005 07:45 PM