2013 September
Ingrid Michaelson
On 30, Sep 2013 | In Ramblings | By admin
I don’t usually work on Sunday, but Ingrid Michaelson was over at The Trophy Room today tracking 3 songs for her upcoming record.
The songs we worked on are being produced by Cason Cooley and Katie Herzig. Ingrid’s drummer Elliot Jacobson and bass player Chris Kuffner played and killed it.
Great songs and really great people. I’m really happy I got to be a part of this.
Here’s a shot of Elliot in action.
Release Day
On 24, Sep 2013 | In Ramblings | By admin
I had 3 records that I worked on get released today, and they’re all killer. Check ’em out:
Vienna Teng – Aims
Leagues – Spotlight EP
Phil Wickham – The Ascension
To go a little more in depth: I did all of the basic tracking for Vienna’s record. It sounded great as things were going down, and it’s only gotten better. Love it when that happens. Cason Cooley (producer) and Vienna did such an amazing job.
I tracked both of the new songs on the Leagues EP, “Walking on Water” and “She Kissed Me”. I’m a huge fan of that band, and they’re my good friends. I’m honored that they asked me to work on those songs with them.
As for Phil’s record, I can’t take much credit on that one. Will and I tracked drums for a couple of songs in a whirlwind day with producer Pete Kipley. But I wish I could take credit, because the album is brilliant. Pete and Phil did an amazing job. I’ve been a fan of Phil’s since I first heard his voice, and it great to be able to contribute something to this one.
Enjoy.
Jason Gray
On 01, Sep 2013 | In Ramblings | By admin
I just had artist Jason Gray over at the Trophy Room for 2 days tracking songs for his new record. Jason is an incredible singer, songwriter and artist. Jason’s Christmas record Christmas Stories: Repeat the Sounding Joy was one of my favorite projects that I worked on last year. That record, as well as the songs I worked on for this new record, are produced by the always innovative Cason Cooley. My studio partner Will Sayles played drums and Tony Lucido played bass. I stopped by Cason’s studio a few days later and got to hear a taste of the guitar magic Tyler Burkum was putting on these songs. Jason’s an artist I really believe in, and it was inspiring music to work on. Hope you all enjoy.
Jill Andrews – Seth Avett Duet
On 01, Sep 2013 | In Ramblings | By admin
I had an incredible day on Thursday at my studio The Trophy Room, when I got to record a duet between the fantastic Jill Andrews and Seth Avett (of the Avett Brothers). We captured the whole thing live with Jill and Seth facing each other, both singing and playing acoustic. With that kind of talent on the floor, you don’t need anything else. It’s a single take of a beautiful song, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it. The song is slated to be the last track on Jill’s upcoming record.
As a bonus we were lucky enough to have Mike Luckett of L.R. Baggs Handcrafted Videos on hand to capture the entire thing live as it happened. Check back for pictures and video soon!
