Adaptation (revisited) by Ascent
So, you can't record a CD without breaking a few eggs...
Adaptation by Ascent Music Online
After continuing to fine-tune and improve the sound of the songs for Secrets of Flight (the new Ascent CD), we realized that a couple parts from a few of the songs needed some attention. In the case of Adaptation, I was never fully happy with the recording or the arrangement, and took the opportunity to re-record some of the parts... and after I got started, it turned out to be ALL of the parts....
I actually built the new recording on top of the old one, one instrument at a time. In fact, the only parts that remain from the original recording are a couple of E-Bow tracks on the choruses! My hope with the new arrangement was to make it sound like it was from the same "planet" as Ascension. I once again recorded the drums using the Roland Handsonic. The drum "kit" is similar to what I played on Ascension, but in this case I also multisampled my own toms (Pearl birch kit) as well as using my Yamaha snare.
I had assumed that Christina's vocals would be one thing that remained unchanged, but she also took the opportunity to re-record her parts entirely to better suit the new arrangement. And it came out even better! The harmony parts had been lurking in the back of my brain somewhere, and she nailed those as well. I think it adds a much needed "pop" element to the sound.
You will, of course, hear that I used some synth arpeggiators again... once again both the Korg Kaossilator and Cakewalk Rapture.
Anyway, we're thrilled with the new sound of the song, and excited to be getting closer to the completion of the disc. I think this could be our hit single..... We would love to hear your comments!
Adaptation by Ascent Music Online
After continuing to fine-tune and improve the sound of the songs for Secrets of Flight (the new Ascent CD), we realized that a couple parts from a few of the songs needed some attention. In the case of Adaptation, I was never fully happy with the recording or the arrangement, and took the opportunity to re-record some of the parts... and after I got started, it turned out to be ALL of the parts....
I actually built the new recording on top of the old one, one instrument at a time. In fact, the only parts that remain from the original recording are a couple of E-Bow tracks on the choruses! My hope with the new arrangement was to make it sound like it was from the same "planet" as Ascension. I once again recorded the drums using the Roland Handsonic. The drum "kit" is similar to what I played on Ascension, but in this case I also multisampled my own toms (Pearl birch kit) as well as using my Yamaha snare.
I had assumed that Christina's vocals would be one thing that remained unchanged, but she also took the opportunity to re-record her parts entirely to better suit the new arrangement. And it came out even better! The harmony parts had been lurking in the back of my brain somewhere, and she nailed those as well. I think it adds a much needed "pop" element to the sound.
You will, of course, hear that I used some synth arpeggiators again... once again both the Korg Kaossilator and Cakewalk Rapture.
Anyway, we're thrilled with the new sound of the song, and excited to be getting closer to the completion of the disc. I think this could be our hit single..... We would love to hear your comments!
Mission accomplished, at least to my ears - the re-recording definitely puts this track into the same context as Ascension, and the harmony vocals are a fantastic and I guess slightly "pop"-ish addition. My favorite moment by far is at 1:10, the "we're going to kick it up a notch here... nah, just kidding" moment perfectly executed.
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Thank you! After a million times through the song, I'm never really certain whether it's actually working, so I appreciate the perspective!
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