Today we were recording the keyboard lines with Ehab. It took us a while to get started and finish the tracks. I've listened extra carefully to the lines I've recorded before to make sure there are no problems. Even though everything is fine I am still restless. Kuss-om Al Shaitan begad =D
Anyway, it is starting to sound really good and I can't wait for it to be completed. That was the easy part ... I am worried about how the drums would integrate into what we've recorded so far. Hanshoof!
Anyway, here are some photos of today's session and video. Cya later folks!
We are finally starting to sound like a band again. Today's jam was focused and demonstrated some significant progress. I'm happy things are starting to shape up a bit after very hard times. We're still with no where to perform but we will be ready to seize the chance once we see it.
Before I write about anything I thought of sharing this photo of a car license plate that I took on my way to the studio. Isn't it "Fucking" hilarious?
Anyway, today we had our second recording session of Ma'at. I've recorded the rest of the guitar lines and the melodies. I've heard the previous recording and I felt it was fine but now I am having doubts about what we've recorded today. It seems like it's gonna be a vicious circle of doubt and relief.
One of the reasons I feel restless is that the limited time that we could afford for recording is never satisfying to perfect or to try different things. In a perfect world I'd probably keep trying and perfecting everything until I am 100% satisfied and certain that it's perfect but unfortunately it's not possible. I hope I don't find too many mistakes when we start mixing ... I guess this calls for more training and focus if we are to record an album.
Don't get the impression, though, that we are recording farts. It sounds pretty decent so far! We will probably release it on early March so stay tuned.
Earlier in the studio I've met the good people of the band "The" (By the way, they're playing live in El Sawy Culture Wheel with Instrumental Therapy on February 27th!). They are preparing an awesome set list so check them out.
After the recording session we had a jam which was productive. We're perfecting two new original tracks "Hypatia" & "A Theory of Evil". There is more is on the way. The current challenge is to improve our output and for me to write solos. I've been reliant on Omar, perhaps too much, during his time with us (can you blame me? This guy rules). I am trying to come up with interesting solos. Tough job, so far.
Anyway I thought of posting a video of some of the effects of Amr's pedal board. The clip's sound doesn't give it justice but check it out anyway.
(The line is taken from a friend of mine's composition. The one and only Wael Al Sheikh).
p.s Take a look @ Bishoy's awesome new 6 strings bass!!!!!
Good news ya Enragedawya (Yuck! It does sound disgusting as I expected. I can't stand mawdoo3 band-awya dah.)
Anyway we've decided to rerecord our single Ma'at in Ganoub Studio. Today was the first day of recording and man ... It was fucking hectic! To quote Amr Hefny "El recording, bey3alem el adab". All those endless jams playing bel baraka and practicing in front of the TV came today with a swift retribution! If you do the time right, the accents may sound bad or not "soulful" as intended. These are the kind of things that some may not notice while rehearsing but are ugly as a dog ass when you record. I did manage to finally record most of the rhythm parts with some doubts in my mind that I may want to rerecord it. The band and Amr said it was fine bass el wesas el khanas mesh sayebny fee 7aly.
I wasn't sure before today but using stomps and amps creates a MUCH cleaner and genuine sound. I am actually considering throwing away my GT-8 in the future.
It was a good experience and a huge wake up call. I'll keep you posted! In the meanwhile here are some pics and footage from the recording session.
Be!
Instead of preparing with a metronome ... Here is what I've been doing just before the session =/
Thinking hard of how not to suck!
Settings! Saved for the next session
And finally a small clip of the session ... We were trying to figure out what "sound" we want to make.
