I just got a rough first mix of Community Presbyterians CD. It basically felt like I was recording Ethereal since Stokes, Connie, Adam, & Will were the singers/musicians. We started this project before the studio was even completed and months before we got the good preamps & mics. For our first real studio project I think it turned out pretty good. I would have done a handful of things differently if I could do them over. Eg. I was miking & running a DI in to record instruments then balancing them out in the mix. I was trying to make it a bit more crisp but after hearing some of those results, I realize it doesn't sound as authentic. Also, since that project, I've started shaping the sounds a lot more before they come in to the computer. Some folks may think that's a bad idea but I think I get much better sounds when I EQ on the front end. I'm also getting the benefit of my board preamps which I like. I definitely appreciate their willing to take a chance on the studio so early on and let me work out some bugs. I can't say enough about the people involved. Stokes has the best ear of anyone I know. Connie is the most talented violinist I know. She crosses over so well. Adam is just straight up Mr. Everything. Word is he's learning violin, which would make instrument # 4. Will is the best drummer I know. I in general don't know a ton of musicians but these guys would be at the top of anybody's list. They are really great to know and work with. Here are some clips. Keep in mind these are not final mixes and are not mastered.
Come Ye Sinners
No One Is Good Enough
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