Re-Mix One and Create Another

Last night found Rick, Phil and Duane back mixing again. From our last session we loved "Take Me Back" and decided at this point not to make any changes.

"Why Do People Change" however needed to be re-mixed. The vocals had to much effect and the bass guitar was to muddy. Here is the second version of this song. Click here to listen to an MP3 of "Why Do People Change".

We know that "Summer Love" will be re-mixed. The vocals have to much effect and we are waiting on the sax player to come up with a part. Stay Tuned on that one.

The other song we worked on last evening was the rocker "Get On With Your Life". A song that Dom the bass player sings. This is the first mix of this one. Let us know your comments.
Click here to listen to an MP3 of "Get On With With Your Life".

One last song on deck is "Legend in my own Mind" and that one is still waiting on Rick to lay down a lead guitar part. Hopefully in a week or two we can have the first mix of this one to share.

Before leaving today I would like to thank Steve, Casey, David and Jonathan for all their constructive criticism. It is helpful. Also, a quote quote that Dr. Steve said and I quote 'Play It Like You Own It!" I see a bumper sticker in the future with that on it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sample Mix January 22, 2006

Today found Duane working on the mixdown of three songs: Why Do People Change, Summer Love and Take Me Back. Here is version one of these songs.

"Why Do People Change" click here to play mp3 file. "This version is the best in my mind" states Duane. "Once the others listen there may be more changes. Darn musicians anyway!"

"Summer Love" click here to play mp3 file. Here is the first version of this song. We are waiting on Ron, the sax player, to work up a part of this 50's style song. So, this one will be re-mixed in the future.

"Take Me Back" click here to play mp3 file. The guys spent a couple hours last week adding their input to this one. Today Duane took their comments and did it his way :-) Hey, if you don't show up, someone has to make the decision. Kidding aside, this is only version 1 and will proberly see another revision before we are through.

Thanks for checking us out. Cheers!

More Background Tracks

On January 4, 2006 the guys were all back in the studio working on a couple tunes. Dom added his background vocals on Legend in my Mind.

Adding percussion to Summer Love was Phil (shaker), Duane (Cabasa) and Dom (wood block).

It looks like all the parts are together except Ricks lead on Legend. Once that is done the boys are ready to start working on the final mix. Stay Tuned!

Finding the Lead Part - Legend

Not all songs just come out thin air. Around Christmas Rick stopped into the studio to work on a lead guitar part for Legend. Looking for a part that is different doesn't always come easily. Working with Duane, Rick came up with a cool mix that he will work on and lay the track down later.