Sharp Practise
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2/27/2008 9:03:41 AM
Making a collection of songs sound like an album
This time I’m going to talk some more about making a record sound like an album rather than a compilation of songs. One of the key components in this has to be the choice of sounds.
Sharp Practise has been pretty eclectic over the years, in that we’ve dabbled with every influence from heavy rock to folk, with one or two diversions along the way. In that respect the mix has been quite healthy, but underpinning it all has been something that has defined the band’s work. I guess it’s to do with the sound.
Whatever the style of playing, the drums have been in the same room from one song to another, the guitar sound has been based on the same instrument and amp combination from track to track etc. This has pulled the work together and given it shape and an identity.
So, in preparing the new record, it’s clearly going to be an important step to decide what sounds should be in the palette. Judging by the material, it’s going to turn out a contemporary, rock album, so we’ll need to steer clear of some of the more classic sounds such as Hammond organ or saxophone as featured instruments. The guitars will need to be crisp and clear, and the long-hair solos will have to be kept to a minimum!
I’ll talk some more about this next time, because it is such an important part of the process. Catch you then.
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