Zanggroep Nieuwe Gouwe (Gouda), In Session.
Recorded: November 21st 2011, ‘rehearsal hall.
Tracks: Paint It Black (TK 1-2)/ I Will Follow Him (TK 1-2)/Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of These) (TK 1-3)/Gabriëlla (TK 1-2)/The Lion Sleeps Tonight (TK 1-5)
. My first ever recording of a vocal group. As this choir prefers to be named a vocal group, I decided to record them in a less conventional way, I was having in my head for years. Instead of using two overall mikes, I put 4 mikes directly in front of pairs of choir members, recording their voices more direct. This made a far more direct sound, with sharper stereo panning possible, increasing the overall impact hugely. A great sound. Several versions of songs were recorded, deeming the last versions to be the best. ‘Gabriëlla’ however didn’t work, as both the guitar was too prominent in take 1 (Becoming out of reach of the mikes in Take 2, when the guitarist moved to the back of the rehearsal space) and some essential voices were not present, to complete the sound. ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ crashed, as there were some problems with keeping the rhythm tight.
The rehearsal room was a huge hall in the industrial area, with a big spinning fan on the ceiling as climate control. As it buzzed throughout the recording, I asked wether it could be switched off. Thev attempt didn’t work, as the fan kept spinning and buzzing and at the same time cooled down the hall. As it was a rainy November night, everybode wore coats near the end of the session.
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Shoshin (UK) 'In Session', Thursday September 15th 2011.
Shoshin (Manchester), In Session.
Recorded: September 15th 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Soundcheck/SWKP (Tk 1-2)/Surrounded (Tk 1-2)/Big Bang/English Rainstorms (Tk 1-2).
The day before this session I decided to leave the subway froim work earlier and strolled through the center of Rotterdam, when I heard a band play live. Hearing familiair structures, I said to myself: ‘Sounds like Shoshin’, a Mancurian band I met early 2011 for an interview. Arriving at the scene, it WAS the band, playing one of their infamous Guerilla gigs. I sat down, watching and listening and when the set was over, I asked them wether they would do a session the next day. Which happened! To achieve the dub-like vocal sound, singer Pete brought his own device, which gradually increased in volume, while heating up throughout the session. Which was a nice one.
Recorded: September 15th 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Soundcheck/SWKP (Tk 1-2)/Surrounded (Tk 1-2)/Big Bang/English Rainstorms (Tk 1-2).
The day before this session I decided to leave the subway froim work earlier and strolled through the center of Rotterdam, when I heard a band play live. Hearing familiair structures, I said to myself: ‘Sounds like Shoshin’, a Mancurian band I met early 2011 for an interview. Arriving at the scene, it WAS the band, playing one of their infamous Guerilla gigs. I sat down, watching and listening and when the set was over, I asked them wether they would do a session the next day. Which happened! To achieve the dub-like vocal sound, singer Pete brought his own device, which gradually increased in volume, while heating up throughout the session. Which was a nice one.
Mark Lotterman, 'Live On Air' February 17th 2012.
Mark Lotterman (Rotterdam), live on air.
Recorded: February 17th 2012, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Untill The End Of Days/November/Nearly 25.
Note: Inbetween recording and mixing his third album, Mark and guitarist Sasha Ivantic visited the studio for a chat and three great, jazzy songs. Relaxed guys giving a relaxed interview, playing relaxed songs. What else do you need after a busy week! Despite Mark being slightly taken by flu.
Recorded: February 17th 2012, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Untill The End Of Days/November/Nearly 25.
Note: Inbetween recording and mixing his third album, Mark and guitarist Sasha Ivantic visited the studio for a chat and three great, jazzy songs. Relaxed guys giving a relaxed interview, playing relaxed songs. What else do you need after a busy week! Despite Mark being slightly taken by flu.
Joe Madman & The Sidewalkers, 'Live On Air' January 13th 2012.
Joe Madman & The Sidewalkers (Alphen a/d Rijn), live on air.
Recorded: January 13th 2012, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Golddiggin’Woman/Laying My Burden Down/Gloria-Roadtripper-Sweet Home Alabama.
Note: Youing Garage R’n’R inspired Blues band, having their maiden voyage on radio. Eager to play a long, acoustic set, I annoyed them with questions inbetween. Last song was cut short, as we ran out of broadcasting time. Which wasn’t easy to signal to a singer/guitarist playing so intense, he closed his eyes and shut out the world completely! But somehow we managed just in time.
Recorded: January 13th 2012, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Golddiggin’Woman/Laying My Burden Down/Gloria-Roadtripper-Sweet Home Alabama.
Note: Youing Garage R’n’R inspired Blues band, having their maiden voyage on radio. Eager to play a long, acoustic set, I annoyed them with questions inbetween. Last song was cut short, as we ran out of broadcasting time. Which wasn’t easy to signal to a singer/guitarist playing so intense, he closed his eyes and shut out the world completely! But somehow we managed just in time.
Anouk Abels, 'Live On Air' December 23rd 2011.
Anouk Abels (Gouda/Utrecht), live on air.
Recorded: December 23rd 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Give/Moritz/Mermaids/Fall.
Note: Former singer with local punkrock outfit ‘The Mondegreens’, started her own Si-So career, after finishing her study on English literature. With basic guitarlines, she sang her poetic, literature-inspired songs, inbetween chatting. This was an impromptu interview and set, as the originally planned interview was unavailable at that moment, due to a computer crash at home. No data loss fortunately and with this show, everything went ahead anyway.
Recorded: December 23rd 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Give/Moritz/Mermaids/Fall.
Note: Former singer with local punkrock outfit ‘The Mondegreens’, started her own Si-So career, after finishing her study on English literature. With basic guitarlines, she sang her poetic, literature-inspired songs, inbetween chatting. This was an impromptu interview and set, as the originally planned interview was unavailable at that moment, due to a computer crash at home. No data loss fortunately and with this show, everything went ahead anyway.
John Swallah, 'Live On Air' December 9th 2011.
John Swallah (Gouda/Moordrecht/Den Haag), live on air.
Recorded: December 9th 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Sail Away/Loudmouth/Rise
Note: Band consisting of (former) members of local bands like Nhoa, The Mondegreens and Sabotage. First interview and an acoustic set, to let the world know who they are and what they are about. Loud vocals and very dynamic solguitar playing, combined with tiredness made this not the best mixed set however. Damn!
Recorded: December 9th 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Sail Away/Loudmouth/Rise
Note: Band consisting of (former) members of local bands like Nhoa, The Mondegreens and Sabotage. First interview and an acoustic set, to let the world know who they are and what they are about. Loud vocals and very dynamic solguitar playing, combined with tiredness made this not the best mixed set however. Damn!
John Swallah, 'Live On Air' December 9th 2011.
John Swallah (Gouda/Moordrecht/Den Haag), live on air.
Recorded: December 9th 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Sail Away/Loudmouth/Rise
Note: Band consisting of (former) members of local bands like Nhoa, The Mondegreens and Sabotage. First interview and an acoustic set, to let the world know who they are and what they are about. Loud vocals and very dynamic solguitar playing, combined with tiredness made this not the best mixed set however. Damn!
Recorded: December 9th 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Sail Away/Loudmouth/Rise
Note: Band consisting of (former) members of local bands like Nhoa, The Mondegreens and Sabotage. First interview and an acoustic set, to let the world know who they are and what they are about. Loud vocals and very dynamic solguitar playing, combined with tiredness made this not the best mixed set however. Damn!
Yoshimi!, 'Live On Air' December 2nd 2011..
Yoshimi! (Rotterdam), live on air.
Recorded: December 2nd 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Het Simpele Lied/De Eerste En De Laatste-Messed Up/Hope
Note: Inbetween 2(!) releaseparties for his Dutch language third CD ‘Sowieso’ Niek and his bgrother visited the studio for a second liveset and interview. Which was one of the more amazing, amusing and interesting ones. During the last song, they went completely loose on the more dynamic parts, resulting in stressed collegues, who tried to record a program in the adjacent studio. Which didn’t work with a kick and snare beaten to their limits.
Recorded: December 2nd 2011, ‘Gouwestad Radio Studio 2.
Tracks: Het Simpele Lied/De Eerste En De Laatste-Messed Up/Hope
Note: Inbetween 2(!) releaseparties for his Dutch language third CD ‘Sowieso’ Niek and his bgrother visited the studio for a second liveset and interview. Which was one of the more amazing, amusing and interesting ones. During the last song, they went completely loose on the more dynamic parts, resulting in stressed collegues, who tried to record a program in the adjacent studio. Which didn’t work with a kick and snare beaten to their limits.
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