The Process begins…..
We have begun work on my ‘new’ album. Actually we began back in February. And I call it my ‘new’ album when it really is my first album. I have two albums worth of demo’s that could have, but never have been released. But this time I think I’ve got a little something bigger here.
I’m working at the best darn studio in Des Moines, the Sonic Factory in the Drake neighborhood. I am a lucky girl. I’ve asked Jon Locker (The Nada’s and co-owner of the studio) and Mike Himebaugh (Hello Dave) to produce me and they’ve agreed. They are good, talented and trustworthy people to have with me in the studio.
We spent a couple of weeks in February on Pre-production and got the ball rolling. Tracks are being recorded, decisions are being made, entire verses are being tossed and lunches are being skipped. Adrenalin is nourishment enough on studio days.
My songs are sounding better than I could have ever imagined. I was originally going to record this album in my own home, build a studio, buy all the equipment, and learn all the tricks. I was so wrong. In December I had lunch with Jon just to talk about me coming in and recording the album with him at Sonic Factory. It was a good lunch and my mind was made up before I was back in my car. I had demo’d songs with Jon before and he was a pleasure to work with. I would record at the Sonic Factory. I was so right.
We’ve got scratch tracks done on 9 of the songs. We’ve got Bass and Drums on 8 songs. This stuff sounds so good already I’m ready to release it with just guitar, bass and drums!! I’m learning how to control my enthusiasm. Thing move so fast when you are working with such capable and talented musicians. I am such a lucky girl.
We work around my kids schedules, early outs and gymnastics lessons. Jon L. and Tony Bohnenkamp are flexible and understanding about my schedule. We don’t have an exact release date yet but I do know that I made the right decision. I have chosen to record this album with the best people at the best studio in Des Moines.