The view from my little padded cell

Probably one of the best Monday’s a girl could hope for…normally we start out the week longing for another weekend, but this week I was headed to Falcon Recording Studios to meet up and record with some very creative, highly talented, and fun musicians.

We brought in the whole horn section on this day, and someone had the bright idea of recording the most challenging song first.  That ended up being a very good call.  Everyone was “on” and they nailed  it.  In fact, with the exception of one or two songs, most of the songs on the CD were completed on the first or second take…these guys are just that good.

Mike Snyder began what became to be an ongoing series of comical intros and endings, many of which we have somewhere on an outtake CD…I need to get a copy of that!  Mike Horsfall directed the band superbly.  I just got to show up and sing…and listen…and laugh.  Nope – not a bad Monday at all.

We recorded 5 songs.  Check out the pictures by clicking on “All Pictures” to the right!

Only 23 days until the CD Release Party!  Don’t forget to make your reservations!

Linda

Summer morning….amazing musicians….good snacks.  That’s a recipe for a good day   We met at Mike Horsfall’s place to run through the charts before our studio time.  I don’t think I’ve mentioned it before (shame on me!!) so let me just say that Mike did all of the arrangements, co-produced, and was the musical director for this project.  Can you say “Pot O Gold”???  The man is BRILLIANT.

Featured on the CD:  Mike Horsfall (Producer/Arranger/Piano/Vibes) Mike Snyder (Drums/Percussion/Comedian) Kevin Dietz (Beautiful Bass/Bass/More Bass/ piano when Mike H is dinking around) Dr.Dave Parker (Trombone Extraordinaire) David Evans (Sax/Philosopher/Cool Cat) Mike Doolin (Guitar/Wise Owl..but not old) Paul Mazzio (Trumpet/Make me cry) Eddie Parente (Violin older than the USA) Dennis @ Falcon Recording Studios (I’m Glad There is YOU!) Dondi (Friend/Photo/Food   Mastered by the Kevin Nettleingham (Need I say more?)

We had a great rehearsal.  No sweat.  Everyone knows their part.  Next….the first day in the studio.  Stay tuned…..      (And check out the rehearsal pics…..)

L