As I've been doing lots of vocals lately, I've come to realize myself that the lyrics to some of the songs are more personal than I thought in the first place. Except for songs like "Venice CA", "Waves" (which are very personal and positive) and "The world keeps turning", I guess the lyrics are a bit darker this time, dealing with war, religion and other "serious" topics. As I've had a pretty turbulent year, maybe I chose to write about those things because it somehow reflected what I've been going through lately. I guess I'm not sure what I'm talking about myself but hey!....it's really up to you to decide what you read into the lyrics.
I haven't only been singing, I've played lots of guitar as well. On the latest session I recorded some electric guitar. I played slide, harmony (twin lead "my part") and I also changed some of the "clean" guitar sounds. I prefer to do those with my Fender guitars, since there's a lot more "twang" in them compared to my Les Paul. It was a blast to play my Stratocaster directly plugged into my Fender Concert amp. In my book, it sounded just the way it should. Of course I also did some "heavy riffing" at loud volume and let me tell you, you'll never get too old for such a thing. I promise you, it's probably the funniest thing you can do during the recording! I've also had a great time with my recently bought 12-string acoustic guitar (Furch, strange name but a great sound!), which will be very prominent on this album.
By now I know that the other lads in The Musical Companion are occupied with work for the upcoming album as well. I guess I'm gonna pay sir Kjellvete a visit, at his fabulous Kjells Angels Studios next week. Can't wait to hear what the guys have been up to!
I haven't only been singing, I've played lots of guitar as well. On the latest session I recorded some electric guitar. I played slide, harmony (twin lead "my part") and I also changed some of the "clean" guitar sounds. I prefer to do those with my Fender guitars, since there's a lot more "twang" in them compared to my Les Paul. It was a blast to play my Stratocaster directly plugged into my Fender Concert amp. In my book, it sounded just the way it should. Of course I also did some "heavy riffing" at loud volume and let me tell you, you'll never get too old for such a thing. I promise you, it's probably the funniest thing you can do during the recording! I've also had a great time with my recently bought 12-string acoustic guitar (Furch, strange name but a great sound!), which will be very prominent on this album.
By now I know that the other lads in The Musical Companion are occupied with work for the upcoming album as well. I guess I'm gonna pay sir Kjellvete a visit, at his fabulous Kjells Angels Studios next week. Can't wait to hear what the guys have been up to!