Recording Diary v33

Last night we finished "Aphids". Here's how.

We started by playing 3 harmonized Ebow parts using the Les Paul via POD XT. This created a Fripp-like bed of texture. For those not familiar with the Ebow (it's an electric bow) it's a device that you hold over a string forcing the chosen note to resonate and sustain indefinitely.

Next we recorded some guitar through the Boomerang, built a loop, reversed it and played it via the "once" button throughout the tune. This created a very nice backwards texture, something akin to Aphids mating I think.

Next we added a few percussive elements, some Timpani drums and a Celeste bell.

Then we set up the Joe Meek mic and recorded the Gibson Hummingbird guitar for the bridge section. This took about 1/2 hour to get the tone right (mic placement etc). Sounds amazing!

Next up Craig added some tambourine hits on the snare pattern for the bridge section.

Finally we then plugged in a MIDI clock (from Pro Tools into Reason) and found a odd "music Box" rhythmic sequence that we placed throughout the song. The odd combination of beeps and squelches made the existing backwards loops all the more beautiful.

Now it's done! Fear The Aphids!

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