I've mentioned in earlier studio logs about working with Pale. Well, today Calvin, (lead singer and general spiritual leader of the band), and I had what was supposed to be a vocal pre production session. After several miscues, we did NOT get to rehearse the night before, so instead of working on vocal performances, we took the time to get to know one another.

Anyone who has worked with me knows that I get very involved with the people on a project, and I had a feeling that Calvin the individual might become the 'project' (not in a postive sense). Much to my suprise, our time spent together revealed an intensely focused artist & man whom I am super eager to work with. Our 'alpha male' territory dovetails instead of clashes, and the vibe was fantastic. Needless to say, the songs we do together should benefit from an unusually strong collaboration.

As for other news, today I inked the deal to mix Melanie Covington's song, "Thinking of You". This song has gobs of potential, and the vocals were sung and recorded very well. I think I'm going to play guitar on this as well, and, although he doesn't know it yet, Kevin Ryan is going to play a keyboard part, (unless he is still in London).

Tonight, the Southern Backtones come in to work some more on "Talk to Me" for the SugarHill tribute CD. I am hoping to get a killer vocal from Hank. After that, who knows what will happen. As the song sits now, it's just drums, bass, and two tracks of backwards guitar. CRAP! I've got to go transfer it right now!!!!!!!!!

(the rushed love)
-Dan