Studio Day 1
I just got back from laying down a few tracks for my debut EP. I’m hoping to record 4 or 5 songs for a release in June.
I’m working with producer Shane Garland. Shane and I graduated high school together. While in high school, Shane and I were in a band together. Shane played the keyboard and guitar, while I played guitar and sang. Those were the days! Even at 17, I knew Shane was one of most gifted musicians I would ever play with and I was right. Shane is an amazing pianist and has an ear for music and tone that few can match.
Currently Shane produces and records for a record label in Philly called LocknLoad. The label is home to mostly hip-hop and r&b acts. He has also worked with solo artists and several bands in the Pittsburgh area before moving to Harrisburg. He has awesome gear in his studio. A great computer with a huge mixing board and a mic that can pick up sounds that you can’t even hear. I’m very excited that Shane is willing to help me with this CD.
Shane had some free time tonight, so I went over and laid down my first tracks. Within a few short hours, we had the acoustic tracks completed for “Forgive”, “Before” and “One Step”. We discussed how the other instruments will come in. My plan is to play an acoustic rythmn guitar, an electric lead and a funky bass. Shane will play the drums and add keys where appropriate. Already the songs sound awesome and we have only started!