Blackhole - Live & In Session
So we've just come back from a weekend in Watford working with our friends in Blackhole to produce 'Blackhole - Live & In Session'.
The project started on the evening of Friday 19th June at Broadfield studios in Watford, after a long drive from our base camp (having to negotiate the M25 in rush hour part of the way). After everyone set up their gear we did a few test shots and then called it a night before the next day's full hit.
Next day we kicked off early at 9.30am and proceeded to bash out the tunes until around 5pm. Things got hot pretty quick thanks to the 4 Parcans we modified with some full CT blue gel's to take away the orangeness. We had to take regular breaks to make sure the guys in the band weren't going to pass out. Alex (drummer) had the worst deal out of everyone due to the fact he had a parcan directly behind his back. In case you're wondering how hot that is, its like playing drums hard and fast for 6 odd hours with your back to a blazing fire. Sound was recorded by studio owner Thomas Mitchener (better known as Mitch from Spycatcher and Haunts) who was one of the best hosts we've had in any studio project to date. We always find it easier to work in conditions where everyone is relaxed, friendly and generally pretty jovial and this instance was no exception.
The project is looking to hit the public eye in September time when Blackhole's new album 'Dead Hearts' is released. Four songs were recorded, and that is ALL we are saying! There will be a series of poster adverts being created by us for the web and also a video teaser that will be with you around August. If you can't wait that long, never fear, here are a couple of photos from the batch that Tom G took on the weekend. We like to keep you guys interested!
Mitch preparing the drums
Mitch recording
Footage playback
Rick with Mitch's ever watchful eyes
Dre
(I have no idea why my arm looks so massive)
Nick and the pride of his life
The project started on the evening of Friday 19th June at Broadfield studios in Watford, after a long drive from our base camp (having to negotiate the M25 in rush hour part of the way). After everyone set up their gear we did a few test shots and then called it a night before the next day's full hit.
Next day we kicked off early at 9.30am and proceeded to bash out the tunes until around 5pm. Things got hot pretty quick thanks to the 4 Parcans we modified with some full CT blue gel's to take away the orangeness. We had to take regular breaks to make sure the guys in the band weren't going to pass out. Alex (drummer) had the worst deal out of everyone due to the fact he had a parcan directly behind his back. In case you're wondering how hot that is, its like playing drums hard and fast for 6 odd hours with your back to a blazing fire. Sound was recorded by studio owner Thomas Mitchener (better known as Mitch from Spycatcher and Haunts) who was one of the best hosts we've had in any studio project to date. We always find it easier to work in conditions where everyone is relaxed, friendly and generally pretty jovial and this instance was no exception.
The project is looking to hit the public eye in September time when Blackhole's new album 'Dead Hearts' is released. Four songs were recorded, and that is ALL we are saying! There will be a series of poster adverts being created by us for the web and also a video teaser that will be with you around August. If you can't wait that long, never fear, here are a couple of photos from the batch that Tom G took on the weekend. We like to keep you guys interested!
Mitch preparing the drums
Mitch recording
Footage playback
Rick with Mitch's ever watchful eyes
Dre
(I have no idea why my arm looks so massive)
Nick and the pride of his life
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