So tonight we are back with mix-master Wes. As I speak, Ben is recording bass to the guitar part for "You". A little backwards yes, but it is turning out good. Recording is a tricky thing. For a band like us the hard part is getting our sound in the studio to be true what everyone loves about our live show.
Anyhow, recording is about 2/3 done on the new ten song album that for now will called "Figure it Out". Look for it...well.....fairly soon.
Keep posted for info about a live show next month.
Tom
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
OTSB is doing a show with the The Phlauds and Pas Secret on May 16th in Winter Park. Check out the attached flyer for details or check out the event on facebook
This is a special show for us because we will be releasing a bootleg single from our upcoming full length album scheduled for release later this year. You will only be able to get a copy of these tracks at the show so....
See you there!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Recording Marathon - Day 2
Well our recording marathon is through. And did we successfully complete the entire album in two full days? Absolutely not. But fear not, we are a good 53% done. And things are beginning to sound really good.
We started Day 2 at around 12:30pm. I laid down bass tracks to the songs we had already recorded guitar and drums to. Next came the hashing out of a song that we have played hundreds of times but somehow couldn't keep straight on tape.
Things are "not like in the movies" as my father-in-law said, commenting on his experience watching us record. At times you have to take multiple takes to get things just right. Other times you have to keep trying til your head explodes. That's how our good friend/engineer from Jingle Berry Studios, Wesley Brach earned the name, "Wait-around-Wesley"
Late in the evening Ben added some guitar layers which were sounding nice. And finally, we padded Caleb's blanketed drum box even more and recorded some acoustic guitar tracks with the condenser mic. The sound was crystal clear!
We finished at 1am. Actually, we felt like we could have gone on all night. Then, of course, the real world called and the responsibilities of Sunday morning brought our session to a close.
All in all: Yes, we got a lot done. I wouldn't necessarily tell you to hold your breath, but stay posted because we're moving fast.
We started Day 2 at around 12:30pm. I laid down bass tracks to the songs we had already recorded guitar and drums to. Next came the hashing out of a song that we have played hundreds of times but somehow couldn't keep straight on tape.
Things are "not like in the movies" as my father-in-law said, commenting on his experience watching us record. At times you have to take multiple takes to get things just right. Other times you have to keep trying til your head explodes. That's how our good friend/engineer from Jingle Berry Studios, Wesley Brach earned the name, "Wait-around-Wesley"
Late in the evening Ben added some guitar layers which were sounding nice. And finally, we padded Caleb's blanketed drum box even more and recorded some acoustic guitar tracks with the condenser mic. The sound was crystal clear!
We finished at 1am. Actually, we felt like we could have gone on all night. Then, of course, the real world called and the responsibilities of Sunday morning brought our session to a close.
All in all: Yes, we got a lot done. I wouldn't necessarily tell you to hold your breath, but stay posted because we're moving fast.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Recording Marathon - Day 1
Well, as it turned out (thanks to a mis-communication) our 2 day marathon was only going to be one day. But we have also this afternoon to get more work done. Did we get a lot done? Yes. But, we also got a lot not done. But that's okay. I think it turned out just about as expected.
I got some great footage of the experience. Like when we covered Caleb's drums with blankets so that the drum sounds wouldn't bounce all around the room.
Or this time when Ben and I were arguing about how the song is supposed to be played.
I'll post the rest of the photos on flickr for your viewing pleasure.
We'll see how it goes today. We are going to lay down bass parts and guitar layers....maybe break out the acoustic a bit. There's is definitely some great music coming your way.
I got some great footage of the experience. Like when we covered Caleb's drums with blankets so that the drum sounds wouldn't bounce all around the room.
Or this time when Ben and I were arguing about how the song is supposed to be played.
I'll post the rest of the photos on flickr for your viewing pleasure.
We'll see how it goes today. We are going to lay down bass parts and guitar layers....maybe break out the acoustic a bit. There's is definitely some great music coming your way.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Recording Marathon!
So here's the deal. As you know, our last album took several decades to complete, or so it seemed. Rather than repeat our mistakes, we ave decided to do a marathon recording session at Jingleberry studios (A.K.A. Wesley's house).
I will try to keep you posted as we continue. First, was mandatory fried breakfast. Then we had some computer troubles and now we are doing guitars. Next drums and bass. 3 songs down, 6 to go. I think it's going well
I've been getting some good video footage too. You know, us making flubs, etc. Stay posted
I will try to keep you posted as we continue. First, was mandatory fried breakfast. Then we had some computer troubles and now we are doing guitars. Next drums and bass. 3 songs down, 6 to go. I think it's going well
I've been getting some good video footage too. You know, us making flubs, etc. Stay posted
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
On the Soap Box - New Album
It's in the brainstorming stages but keeps your ears to the ground. New material is so exciting!
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