I was called in the studio at the last minute because the regular drummer had accepted a tour in Asia and left.
I showed up at the studio with my gear having no idea of the music we'd play.
The only guy I knew was the keyboard player who had recommended me.
Kit setup, miking and sound check. Obviously no charts and 9 songs to record and mix with one week of studio time.
The process was the singer and guitarist playing a song for me while I took notes.
Then we played the song all together in different booths but could see each other, until they liked the tracks. Some were first takes, some took longer.
Bass, drums and rhythm guit, were kept as is, all analog recording. He aimed for a live/vintage vibe.
Not all songs were arranged and we came up with cool things on the spot that were kept. Some tunes were to click, some not. It was straight ahead rock so I kept things simple.
The singer had lots of soul and energy. Also had a tough life, his wife died and he was left with two kids. A real good guy, he inspired us, and was open to suggestions.
Really fun spontaneous sessions. I spent 2-3 days there and moved on. A song had local airplay and then I didn’t hear of anything.
I had to do a musical CV and thought about including some of the tracks I did on the record. But I couldn’t find the coordinates or info on the singer.
So I called the studio to ask for mixes. I was shocked to learn that the singer had died in a car accident. In his thirties. RIP.
There was a couple and 4 kids in the car. A blended family with his two kids and his spouse’s two kids. Only the woman and the singer’s kids survived.
I can’t imagine how tough it is to have your children die and living with the children of your boyfriend who previously lost their mother and now their father.
Absolute cruel destiny for those families.
Those songs were not heard much and I think « up there » he wouldn’t mind a bit of play.
So here are a few tunes. Comments on anything are welcome.
https://soundcloud.com/tombo74
HOD tough crowd, ready...GO!!
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