I was encouraged going into the studio to set pretty specific rules regarding the record. It may seem counter-intuitive to set parameters in art, however I have found it quite liberating.
Here are the Five Rules:
1: The record will have one cohesive theme. Every song will refer directly or indirectly theme of God’s Light, with this Bible verse being the basis: “There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 22:5 NIV84)
2: We are making a classic guitar record. Meaning, even though I’m singing, we are taking the highest threshold of perfection in recording guitar.
3: No Loops. Everything on the album will be played by a human. No computer drum machines.
4: No Synth Sounds. Keyboards, are strictly constrained to analog, Hammond B3, Melotron, and piano
5: We are recording great songs. Extensive and excessive production on songs are out the window. No extravagant sounds, only sounds that can be made with effects boxes or amps.
Here’s what’s we’ve been doing this week:
Thomas Porter Practicing the banjo for the song, “Let it Shine”
Robert laying the guitars for “Drive”
Danny Ortega laying the guitars for “Hey, You.”
Robert laying the ending guitar solo of “Hey, You” using a 1951 National guitar.
