23 February 2021
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Following my string change the other day, I realised that the intonation on the bass has drifted off a bit. It is affected by string gauge and design, I might have knocked the saddles during the changeover and, to be … Continue reading
21 February 2021
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Here’s a song that Jane wrote and I helped with, which we included in last week’s Sunday service: My main contributions were the funny chord at the end of each repeat (Em11b9) and the Picardy third to lift from minor … Continue reading
18 February 2021
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Hurrah! I’ve passed the minimum target for my RPM2021 project, creating at least twenty minutes of original music. Here is the track that has taken me past that line: How did I do it? I spent a session exploring some … Continue reading
17 February 2021
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One of my long-standing ChurchBass buddies, Paige Garwood, has also developed an interest in choral music. That led him onto further studies, composing and, towards the end of last year, he put out feelers to see who would be interested … Continue reading
14 February 2021
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This is the second track of my RPM2021 album. It is more uptempo and funky than the first time but the notable addition is a virtual choir (me, me, me and me again) vocalising over the top. Listen out for … Continue reading
7 February 2021
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This week I’ve managed to get one track done towards my February RPM album, which I’ve called Getting Started. All tracks were recorded with my Sei bass and through my Helix LT but with a range of pick up selections … Continue reading
4 February 2021
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Sometimes you have to let things go with flaws; there isn’t time to try and perfect every detail if there are deadlines to meet. However, when there is a glaring issue, it is worth considering if it is possible to … Continue reading
1 February 2021
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I’ve signed up for another ‘Record Production Month’ challenge. This follows on from my offerings in 2018 and 2020, which are both available on my Soundcloud account. The initiative has been running since 2006 so I am still a relative … Continue reading
26 January 2021
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I’ve bought a little bit more sound equipment recently to help me with the kinds of production tasks I am attending to regularly. Over most of the last year with my home functioning as an ad hoc music and video … Continue reading
12 January 2021
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Recording at church can be challenging. When I’m filming a service we have some warm bodies to soak up some of the natural reverb but we also have the heating system running. Between the hot air blowers and the ceiling … Continue reading