Monthly Archives: January 2011

Sometimes, it’s good to think about what you’re doing.

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

I have just wasted an evening recording a song without properly considering what I was doing. We have a song which is very ‘James Bond Theme’ and I thought what with the sad passing of John Barry I’d have a … Continue reading →

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Chase Hamblin

Posted on January 30, 2011 by John

A few days ago I was reading a particularly interesting thread on Gearslutz about the apparent lack of melodies in modern day pop music. A sentiment I happen to agree with at large. One fellow posted a link to an … Continue reading →

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Songwriters on Songwriting – Paul Zollo

Posted on January 29, 2011 by John

I must’ve been pestering my friend Matt for a long time about borrowing his copy of this as one day he turned up and presented me with my very own copy of this mighty tome! Don’t pester, don’t get. Paul … Continue reading →

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Phil Collins used same Fairchild as us?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by John

Phil Collins’ new album, ‘Going Back’, is a collection of Motown covers recorded using a whole heap of vintage equipment in order to try and recreate the original sound. I’ve had a listen on Spotify and they sure have done … Continue reading →

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Fingerstyle Guitar

Posted on January 16, 2011 by John

Aaah. Sunday morning. Coffee and a stack of music magazines to work through. I felt guilty at not having read any music mags for a while, so I just bought Sound On Sound (always), Mojo, Q, Uncut and the US … Continue reading →

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Website facelift

Posted on January 12, 2011 by John

Well, the old one was getting a bit rusty. Truth is, it wasn’t really rusty enough, all a bit glossy and what-not. This one’s based on a lovely old “Folkscene” poster I found from the 60s that was advertising Paul … Continue reading →

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Removing “creative barriers”. The perfect excuse for more gear…

Posted on January 2, 2011 by John

One of my most enjoyable methods of recording is when I’m composing as I go, which is the case for many songs as they don’t always present themselves as fully-formed arrangements. I love how I can be improvising harmonies as … Continue reading →

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