Studio Update Number One - The Horrible Crowes
Coming to you from a secret location in the Shore of New Jersey,
we have begun recording for the Horrible Crowes.
So far we've got the drums, percussion, and drum loops pretty well wrapped up in bow
thanks to Steve Sidelnyk. Ian finished all the bass parts yesterday and today, and I've done 60% of the Piano work and about 80% of the Hammond B-3 Organs, it's been a pretty productive not-even-first-week.
The piano you see pictured above was also used on a record called "Bat Out of Hell" by a guy named Meatloaf, which is one of my top twenty albums of all time.
We've got amps upon amps and noises upon noises, the exciting thing for me is this is coming out better than I could have ever dreamed. Benny came down today to hang out and we had a great time listening to all the parts we've laid down so far. There's an electricity in the air, the weather's breathing warmer, and the ocean is at my fingertips again.
It's good to be home, it's good to be back in the studio with Ted Hutt and Ryan Mall,
and this record is going to make the old women blush and the young girls scream.
Like Greg Duli says... "does he love you? cause if he doesn't I'll be here all night."
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Man, the piano used in Bat Out of Hell... my favorite album as a small child thanks to my mom; Meatloaf will always be one of my first true loves. Hearing this just makes my day. Glad everything is going well! Can't wait for the final product (or, you know, demos or anything else you'd like to toss out there!)
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed the Empires record my husband and I passed along a couple weeks ago. Good luck with everything!
This is my most anticipated album of the year and I cannot wait! I am also beyond excited to hear the use of piano/organ! Thanks so much for the update.
ReplyDeleteGuess I'm still gonna scream even though I'm not really young anymore ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, guys. Really looking forward to the record - please don'T make us wait too long!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is one sexy post. Can't wait to hear more!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds awesome, love the Dulli ref.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait.
This is great stuff, Brian, not least to see you on a piano. And I'm glad I'm not the only person who still loves 'Bat Out of Hell' and is prepared to admit it. This is gonna be some record.
ReplyDeleteGet a show at the pony or somewhere local soon! This Jersey boy is tired of spending his nights staring out across the bay...
ReplyDeleteI'll be bold and ask here aswell.
ReplyDeleteBesides the fact I truly can't wait for this nighttime album (it's 3:12 am here in Amsterdam) and I'm listening to 'Black Betty & The Moon' I cannot begin to describe my excitement to hear it all! Like the cliche states tho', patience is a virtue.
I'm dwelling! If ever you do another FAQ part, could you please write down your top 20 albums of all time? I loved reading your no-order top 10 of artists!
I'm a High Fidelity-girl. I love top whatevers and particularly in no-order :)
Last top 5 Monday morning songs:
5. Words That I Can't Say - We Are Smug
4. The Suburbs - Arcade Fire
3. Fitz and the Dizzyspells - Andrew Bird
2. Bring It On - The Gaslight Anthem
1. Jungleland - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. (Take it away Big Man :'))