Doxologist ContentBasic Tracks ala Geek Speak
On a more geeky level, I’m going to touch on some actual recording techniques and general nerd talk on how we’re getting those sweet sounds to tape.
For the drums on “Solid Rock’ (which is being done by Epop), Brian wanted to get a very pulse-y sound. The drums play only on Bass Drum and cymbals, and build throughout the song to a loud 8th-note crescendo at the end. Brian said he wanted to hear the compressor “breathing’, which is essentially where something is being compressed in such a way as to be very noticeable for effect. It makes you feel like the drums are slamming against a brick wall on every hit. To achieve this effect, we pulled out an old omni-directional EV microphone similar to what would have been used on an on-site news report in the 70’s. This was run through a Shure level-loc (popularized in modern recording by an amazing recording engineer - Tchad Blake), which is an insane compressor originally designed to be used for announcements on a P.A. in a bowling alley or something of the like. Lots of fun!
Thanks for that geekspeak….Joel, when do you think the praise album will be out with the various groups?
First I want to say that I love the music God has given to you. I have enjoyed listening to Marshill Worship music for about 3 years now. I am wondering if you are goign to have sheet music.
The church I minister at is piano driven, becasue we do not have a regular guitar player. I love your stuff, and would love to have some of the Hillbilly’s and Parsons arrangments in our worship service.
May God continue to shine on you
Mike