Mixing Day Five : Go On
Sunday in the studio. "Go On" was another monster. A lot of tracks, tons of dynamics, and not a cakewalk to make sure all the elements are right. Dave and I got in and started tweaking the mix. This one we played with a lot more than the others. We added a delay on the verse vocals, and highlighted some of our favorite bits: the 70's synthesizer boom of the intro, the filtered-out quiet verse, and the uber-heavy chug chug chug before the solo. Special care was needed to preserve the details that were born in the rehearsal room. I have always loved this song, and sometimes the early tunes we wrote as a band can be left behind in favor of giving new love to new songs, but I keep an eye on "Go On" to make sure that it gets it's proper due.
We spent about 4 hours in the studio getting the mix just right. Afterwards we adjourned next door to a sushi spot that has been kind to us for the past week. Virgin Cherry and his bevy of Japanese Cuisine beauties serving the finest in raw seafood without a wait.
Tomorrow we finish the mix on the first Panic Channel song, "She Won't Last".
all the noble efforts
sacrificial fireworks
smell the sulphur when all goes wrong
wicked people have no songs
Comments
"after all's been said and done-Go On" Man, I can't fucking wait to hear this. Your vocals on this song, probably my favorite as well, are just absolutely incredible. The wall of sound, something akin to a pissed off army marching through a brick wall in the intro, to the melodic swings where the verse kicks in, and then back to the ass-kicking chorus parts, remind me heavily of Zeppelin. The song structure itself is very Zepplinesque, with the mellow ending. And the vocal range you use, Jesus, almost impossible to nail (I've tried many times, lol). This was my first TPC listen, when I first said to myself, "Holy shit, that vocalist is fucking incredible. Dave sure knew what he was doing when he teamed up with this guy, whoever it is". Little did I know at the time you'd also turn out to be one of the kindest souls I've ever met. I can't wait to hear this.
Posted by: Lyn | January 16, 2006 06:49 AM
Let us listen!!!!!!
Posted by: Jorge | January 17, 2006 05:14 AM