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Studio Log (Drums)

We started with the drum solo song on our final day of tracking drums. Steve provided some great feedback for this one too. While our songs always included sections that featured Tom’s playing, this song was truly composed to highlight drums. It sounds like the band while having a different vibe as compared to the material of The Ironic Divide. Last up was the last and most complicated song on the album. Through the process of simplifying certain drum parts and intensifying others, the song will work as the perfect conclusion to this album. Overall, the music is taking a much different sound to our last album. It feels like the next logical progression while maintaining certain elements of the band’s sound. Rough mixes were given to us to begin work on what to do guitar-wise. Guitar sessions are now scheduled for summer.

We tackled three songs today. With a much earlier start, Tom rolled through the next few in order as they appear in the album. Today felt very relaxed knowing that we still had one more day of recording. A few drum parts were altered slightly based on suggestions by Steve. Having his ears and input has been very valuable as we assemble these songs in the studio. That leaves two more tracks for tomorrow including a drum solo song and the misted complicated of the bunch.




Tom arrived at the studio and began setting up his drums in the big room. The band will be recording the upcoming album at Transient Sound in Chicago (this is where most of the last album was recorded). Soon after, Steven Gillis started placing mics while Tom tuned his drums. They did some checks and then we were off. Tom started with what will be the first song on the album and got through it pretty fluidly. The plan is to spend the next two days recording five more tracks for the album.

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Studio Log (Warr Guitar)

Day Four:

A fifth song was completed today along with overdubs for a previously recorded song. That leaves one more song to go and it’s the epic of the album. Tomorrow, I take a break and resume on Saturday with a longer session. The plan is to finish everything then. This has been very enjoyable to record. As of late, my recording output has been a lot just me. It felt like such a relief to simply have to play one role with just an overdub or two.

 
 

Day Three:

I mentioned to Amery as I walked in today that I felt like I was just there which was almost the truth. Today, I brought a second guitar today to experiment with sounds and found that I may end up using my Raptor more often than I originally planned. I took a different approach by recording both the basic tracks and overdubs for song four. The song sounds complete for my part which allows me to get this track to the guys sooner. The part that I wrote for the chorus section of this song seemed to simplistic for an Aziola Cry song so I reworked it today and feel much happier with the results. I also added a cool new section to this song late last night as I was practicing. These changes have made a big difference to to the overall sound of the song. This one will also mark a first for the band, but I’ll share what I mean later when the guys record their parts.

 
 

Day Two:

I finished up song two and song three today. I consciously tried to write shorter songs this go around, but a few of them still ended up being in the ten minute range. Two of those songs are now complete. I am now half way done with the basic tracks. I also spoke with Mike today about the next steps for guitar. I will be back tomorrow for track four and maybe five.

 
 

Day One:

The recording process for a new Aziola Cry album has begun. I will be recording my parts at Gravel Road Recording before moving to Transient Sound to record drums, guitar, and finish up the album. Today, I completed the basic tracks for song one and got 3/4 of the way through song two. The plan right now is to record my “bass” Warr guitar lines first so that I can get the guys this audio to start working with. Next, I will add some overdubs as needed. The recording will be spread over the next month or so with me putting a lot of my recording time in over the holiday break

 
 

Metal Injection Premieres Jason's "Lost Reveries" Music Video

Check out the premiere of Jason’s new music video for the song “Lost Reveries” from his new album, “Imaginary Cages,” out February 25th on Wayfarer Records.

https://metalinjection.net/video/jason-blake-streams-atmospheric-solo-warr-guitar-piece-lost-reveries