CD Timeline
April, 2006
When Dr. Snider and I were discussing the concept
for a new CD, we knew we wanted to include some of the most
requested tunes we perform. Often, when we perform people approach
and ask for "Yellowbird" or "Marianne" or other "rum and coke"
tunes. But we should put our own University of Akron spin on these
classics. So we got some new arrangements together with the help of
alums Tom Miller and Josh Quillen, old friends like Cliff Alexis, new
friends like Jonah Koslen, and even current band members like Mark
Halaiko. Of course, I would put my two cents in as well. So after
finals are over in May, we get to work. A couple of rehearsals, a
few days off and then into the studio!
June, 2006
Sunday, June 4
Today Cliff arrives and we meet him with the
instruments at Commercial Recording Studios in Independence, OH. We
load in and Cliff starts working his magic, "fixing up" our pans,
some of which are over twenty years old.
Monday-Wednesday, June 5-7
The fun begins. We begin recording and learning. The
experience learned in the studio is invaluable. There is no better
way to prepare for the studio than by working in the studio. We have
a few "casualties" and "meltdowns" but we also have everyone "steppin
it up" at the right time. We even have an unexpected guest: Ray
Holman stops in for a visit! He just happened to be in Ohio.
Thursday-Friday, June 8-9
Rich and I start the mix. The band and the pans
sound phenomenal. We don't need to do too much in the way of
tweaking. A few things here and there and everything but Keron's
solo on "Green, Green Grass" is done.
Friday, August 25
We bring in Keron Valentine to record his solo for
"Green, Green Grass of Home." After a few takes, we are done and
ready to master.
October 2006
The boxes of CDs arrive at the basement of Guzzetta
Hall. Everyone gets their copy and we all start reflecting and
remembering the experience. For the listener, the CD takes you to a
warm beach where the waves are crashing and your cool drink is by
your side, but for the band it reminds us of the hard work,
preparation and the feeling of accomplishment.
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