We were initially booked for Ross's show 24/Feb but...things change so we opted for the earlier spot. It's become something of a tradition to do Ross's show with the band spanking new thing we're up to.
As 9 of the songs have already been released as singles I sent those to him, plus some art as a pre-release special version for Ross Fear's recorded show on the 8th, for broadcast 11 feb.
Current Operations
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Part A: finish all tracks
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Part B: look for the sonic flow on the album, release later when ready
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Wildcard C: Stuff that comes to mind in the doing.
There is much to be said for setting a finishing point. It helps sharpen the work.
Creating isn't neat, you colour first and the lines come later.
Editing charpens the lines.
In my case, the joyfulness with which I approach cutting the snare out of the kick drums, by hand, brings to mind the further joys of being done.
Until, much like a good spicy pepper, you want that sizzle all over again.
I know I am digressing but I really feel like there is a backlog of 5-6 songs that are ready but not ready enough for this, I kinda knew they were a new starting point when 'Bigtime in Newtown' showed up. I have learned the creative tides of this band.
ok so mixing update
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Solace - done. Needs question answered about where it starts VS Zeppelin thing (OMG THAT NAME help meee)
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Yearning - Wow! The vocals I got from Olawepo. Theo is now a fan of the song. Before, he made a face about it. It's straight up mixing and tweaking for another few days. Ah forgot, Adding Harp cos it needs something in the centre.
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Heavens on my shoulder - Robin in Sweden did some stuff for me. I sent you guys that test. It's all there. I'm working my way through it. Paul Surany wants a second shot at it. Awaiting. I think i might wind up with an instrumental for the instrumental collection
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The Duke - radical new mix vs the initial Dirge. Harmonies from 'Stayre', string section wtf happened. Theo wants to add percussion. will they get it done in time? Mostly mixing
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Where am i. I dont think it's cooked, boys may vote me down, so that's another mix session. I am reserving the right to remix it
Yeah imma need a few days.
Now don't think I am overwhelmed here. When I need a break, I do the artwork. Or the videos. Or post the stuff to the socials. or aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh (beep beep beep...power-off noises).