Smatterings
The studio is smack dab in the middle of a full-length record for Brad Creel and the Reel Deal. He has a great band of players, and the tunes range from bits of folk hilarity due to the funny story-telling in the lyrics, to some down-right poppy baritone country rock ala old Johnny Cash. Very catchy stuff. The record will definitely have a broad variety of songs and up-tempo pace to keep you interested from start to finish. It's been nice getting to know the AKG c12 for vocals, too. It is the perfect compliment to the u47. Rather than having that nice 600-800hz bump, the c12 is more full bodied, particularly in the top end. It is probably the smoothest mic I've ever heard, and once a singer is in the sweet spot, things are immediately centered - end of discussion. Brad Brooks just drove up from San Francisco to track lead vocals through it for four days. We have upcoming sessions with Tom Provost and the Guardians of the Future, and solo artists Steve Rodin and Nathan Earle. Famous keyboard wiz Matt Cunitz is also visiting from the Bay Area to track songs being produced by Paul Hoaglin. Rumor has it he's bringing a celeste and an old Vocoder.