The sample is from an improvised set by bass clarinetist David Dunn and violinist Bryony Stroud-Watson who performed at the Electric Arcadia Festival II, set in artist/musician Linda Heck’s back yard. And being under the weather a couple of days didn’t help with delays.Īll that to say: I recorded something at least in the spirit of being on the go - a piece based on a live recording of a backyard experimental music fest in Sewanee, Tennessee that happened on Sunday night. I did finish the project Monday night (wee hours Tuesday), but at my studio desk, rather than somewhere more scenic. Tried to keep it relatively simple.įaced a bit of Junto fail this week, discovering that while I have many things that are easily portable, not many of them are… cordless. I edited the audio as much as necessary, added a little verb and some light mastering. Since I didn’t use headphones or a metronome for the recording, the tempo is pretty free-flowing. Took it all back to my room, unplugged the computer and edited away. I also laid some paper clips on the piano strings, so that’s the buzzing sound you hear. I liked the noise floor, so I added some static created from a picture of a pink lawn flamingo that I took today. There’s also some hammering in the background and the A/C is pretty loud, too. Unfortunately I didn’t realize that my cell phone was in my pocket and searching for service, so you can hear that radio interference throughout the recording. ![]() I recorded multiple tracks in sequence (without monitoring or listening to them). Very simple set-up - just put the recorder on the piano and used the stereo on-board mics. ![]() I knew my field recorder was low on battery, so I grabbed that and used it to record for about 30 minutes. I’m at a “summer camp”, so this piece was recorded on a baby grand piano that is in a large barn. Hi all, a little late to the party, but here’s my entry for the week, after a long hiatus:
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