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星期一, 十一月 09, 2009 

MAKING THE ALBUM VOLUME 5.

Originally written on 28 July 2009 for member's of 'Delicacy' Darren's official fan club at www.darrenhayes.com

I’m sitting in my studio (I don’t know what to call it – probably just my home studio!) listening as Justin is working on the track ‘N’ – the co write with Robert Conley.   It’s fascinating to see the sounds and the track take a gigantic leap to another dimension that I hadn’t anticipated.  Not a huge leap I guess to the casual observer but for me it’s like the difference between a demo and a record.

We are making a record.

And that’s a profound feeling.

The first song Justin and I worked on during his trip is a song called ‘H’ which I wrote during the lead up to ‘Delicate..’  I knew immediately that it was a special song but it didn’t fit the album.  It was very first person and upfront – a very ‘down on yourself’ sentiment I guess and not at all what I would eventually go on to say on the album that would come.   But I held it close to my chest, knowing it was a special sentiment and one that would fit on my next record.  (Yes, I knew even back then).
The original demo is almost country.   And the finished version – well let’s just say it’s not country!    Some of you may remember my ponderings over what to do with it direction wise on the forums.  I was debating whether or not I should completely deconstruct it – but we didn’t and I’m so glad.  It’s still in keeping with what the original vibe was, only so much more the sound of this album.

The second song we worked on was the Robert Conley co write ‘S’ (not to be confused with the Swedish co write ‘S’ ;)  )
It was close to being right – but needed spices and some hidden flavors.  Shave really hit it out of the ball park on this one and though it was excruciating listening to him hold my vocal up to intense scrutiny it was worth it.  It features some pretty cool drums, some of which I did (I played some Bodhran using my hands like a bongo, not using the sticks) and it sounds ace.

Which leads me back to where I began this blog to the song we’re doing now – ‘N’.
It’s a big epic majestic song – full of great expanses and rising choruses.   Feels important.   It already sounded great when Robert left – and with Shave’s production it’s taken on a new panoramic view.  

The plan for the rest of this week is to get through another 3 songs before Shave leaves for Australia.  I’m then off to Sweden for a bit to work with the Swede and then L.A to re unite with an old friend and do more work with Mr Brian West (Track and Field) before heading down to Australia to re unite with Shave and Robert.

All in all – it’s full steam ahead and sounding huuuuge!

Here’s a pic of me that Shave took of me in one of 3 identical shirts I constantly parade around in on the interwebs.

Love you

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