In the Recording Studio with Debbie and Friends
In the Recording Studio with Debbie and Friends!
Debbie and Friends’ second CD, More Story Songs and Sing Alongs is going to be released in January 2010, and we’re having so much fun recording the songs. Many of you have asked about the recording process, and so I thought I’d share how we constructed our new song, “So, So Happy,” in the studio.
First, let’s listen to the whole song. Then we’ll listen to the individual parts (or tracks) we recorded.
So So Happy - in production by Debbie and Friends
With our producer Mike Carrera guiding the way, we recorded the rhythm section tracks for “So, So, Happy.” The rhythm section includes Drums, Bass, Guitar, and Piano.
Let’s listen to each individual rhythm section instrument we recorded for “So, So, Happy,” and meet the players.
Drums with Bill D’Agostino.
Bill D’Agostino on drums.
Drums - So, So Happy by Debbie and Friends
Bass with Danny “Mo” Morris.
Danno Mo on bass.
Bass - “So, So Happy” by Debbie and Friends
Guitar with Kevin Belz.
Kevin Belz on guitar.
Guitar - “So, So Happy” by Debbie and Friends
Keyboard with Dave Limina.
Dave Limina on piano (also plays organ).
Keyboard - “So, So Happy” by Debbie and Friends
Kids: My nephews and niece had a lot of fun making cheering, clapping, and shouting sounds for the chorus parts of the song.
My superstars!
Even though we captured each instrument on its own track, the parts were recorded at the same time, as a band. That’s why, when you listen really closely to the drum track above, you can hear a hint of guitar coming through the drum mics.
Now that you’ve heard the different parts, listen to the full song again and see if you and your family can pick out the individual instrument parts when they are all mixed together. It’s fun to do this with other recordings you listen to as well!
For an added challenge, click on the individual instrument tracks in this post, one at a time, and take turns guessing which instruments you are hearing: either drums, bass, guitar or piano.
Have any of you had any experience recording music? Please post your comments, or questions, below!
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