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January 22, 2006
Working With Friends
One of best “perks” about what I do is that many of my clients become dear friends. They become members of our “musical family.”
What makes them such a cherished family?
They understand the value of the work I do, so they pay their bills in full, and in a timely fashion. Every business owner can appreciate that!
Also, they send other musicians our way. Many members of our musical family have gained membership because another family member sent them our way.
As our friends consistently record in our studio, I get better acquainted with their work preferences (what kind of monitor mix they like, what kind of mic they are comfortable with, what kind of tea they like, how they take their coffee, etc.). My wife Sheryl and I also look for ways to help them feel more comfortable and relaxed.
For those who’ve worked with us a long time, after a while, our home becomes their “home away from home.”
I also learn what they are looking for musically, and can help them create a “sound”, or an aural identity for their music. Something that is uniquely “them.”
Creating a professional recording is very much a collaborative art, and we are privileged to be a part of it for a great many creative people.
Last weekend (1/21/06) we had two of our favorite family members over to do a little recording: Spike and Sandy.
Sheryl and I met them through our involvement with NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association Internationl). Sheryl eventually became one of the coordinators of our Orlando, Florida based chapter, and Spike and Sandy are faithful members.
Sandy is a songwriter, and she and Spike perform together as “Sandz of Time.” Sandy plays guitar, and Spike, bass.
A while back they started working on a new CD project with us. Like many of the folks we work with, they both have “regular” jobs so they have to record whenever they can find the time.
For this session, Sandy was to lay down her lead vocal over an already completed track for one of her songs, “He Snores.”
As always, she was ready to go, and with a little coaching from Sheryl was able to complete her vocal in an hour.
Spike then went in and added a “snore” sound effect. It took him all of 30 seconds.
In 1-½ hours, we had a final mix.
If only more sessions were this painless!
It never felt like work, it was more of a pleasant visit with a couple of dear friends with a little recording thrown in.
Sandy immediately paid the bill for the session.
After that, we all went out to dinner.
Sometimes, the life of the project studio guy can be pretty sweet.
Spike and Sandy
Sandy Enjoys the Recording Process
Posted by leon at January 22, 2006 10:01 PM
Comments
We're not worthy (as we bow with much admiration). You & Sheryl make each recording session tons of fun as well as painless! Can't wait till the next one!
Posted by: Sandy & Spike at January 24, 2006 10:33 PM
I would love to hear Spike and Sandy (Sandz of Time)live music.
Where can I purchase their newest CD? Thanks
Posted by: Sylvia at January 30, 2006 09:43 AM
I am so in hopes that Spike and Sandy, are household names before long. Spike and Sandy are my cousins, from Spikes side of the family.
I would like very much to purchase their newest, and some of their other recordings.
Thank You;
Beverly Mathews
Posted by: Beverly Mathews at January 30, 2006 10:16 PM
hey spike, whats up. glad to here of your sucess.
keep up the good work, when i come to florida
ill look you up.
kevin polley.
MICHIGAN.
Posted by: kevin polley at March 19, 2006 11:37 PM