Every once in a while I get the privilege of being involved in some very unusual and special recordings. This month gave occasion for one of those.
Dipankar Bhaumik, along with his family and friends recorded a song originating in India. The acoustic guitar was a familiar instrument of course, but the tablas (percussion drum) was a first. The drums have a very unique sound and can vary greatly depending on the techniques used to play them. The narration and vocal lines are in their native tongue.
They were all delightful to meet and work with, and we look forward to getting the final parts down and putting it all together.

The One For All Musical Theater was again privileged to have the acoustic expertise of Keith Wilson added to a couple songs that are in the process of being recorded.  The songs comprise a portion of the prelude music for their next musical drama Esther.  Keith added both rhythm and lead parts, as well as accents which will comprise part of the “nice sprinkles” on the final cake. Keith’s two sessions were followed by an evening of drums, again skillfully played by Nick Swoboda for both Esther and Cinderella. Due to high studio production demands we’ve had to put advancing the work on these songs on hold for a while, but we should be back at it this coming week – finalizing the drum parts and getting ready for bass to be added by Lyle Yates. We’re all looking forward to hearing these songs come together.

The introduction of the Studio Logic SL88 Grand keyboard has been welcomed and embraced by two musicians so far at Tesco Productions. Kim Moore played the ivories on its maiden voyage here and she enjoyed it immensely. Combining the “real” feel of an acoustic piano with the sounds of the Synthogy Ivory II Grand Pianos Virtual Instrument, made for a wonderful playing experience and a great sound as well. Kim has played piano for “a lot” of years and felt right at home playing those 88s.

A second musician Garrett Kraudy, who had a strong leaning toward only playing on “the real deal” pianos, also found the touch and sounds of the SL88 much to his liking. He recorded a hymn compilation and three original songs. It’s always great to select a tool that provides clients with something they really enjoy using, and also enhances their musical expressions.