The secret life of a musician... every couple of months he vanishes off the grid for a day or two at a time, reappearing in the night under a pile of cords and instrument cases - tired, stinky, but with a feeling of accomplishment.
I've always been curious about what goes on during a recording session, and I finally got the opportunity to see the magic for myself. I lasted about 3 hours (out of 9). The room wasn't as dark as I expected, but the entrance was much sketchier (an unnumbered door covered in graffiti across from an industrial warehouse. It took a leap of faith to open the door and walk in.). A few other observations - LOUD, extremely specific technical tweaks, a lot of note-taking, suggestions and consulting, repetitive. It was pretty impressive to see the technical expertise and collaboration that goes into every little adjustment along the way.
Overall, it definitely gave me a new appreciation for what goes into the making of a gorgeous song, regardless of how simple it sounds to my unsophisticated ear!
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