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| From | ronald and karen sanchez <eldeluxe@mcn.net> |
| Subject | rock a hula |
| Date | Wed, 03 Dec 2003 23:53:21 -0800 |
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So in the face of all this concern about the economy and free trade, I
got the band over to record the last of the songs I had for the new
Donovan's Brain album. I've been a little concerned that this one hadn't
got a look in yet. The funny thing is, it was the first one I wrote
specifically for the album. When I was in Australia last year, I came up
with a couple of ideas while walking around Sydney looking for old
Australian records. This one was inspired by someone I met, and saw
play... much to my surprise Penny Ikinger ended up on a label I didn't
even know I'd be running 18 months ago.
When I first ran this tune past the band, our drummer, in his infinite
wisdom played what was essentially a nonstop fill through the whole
song. The intention was good, but when it came to record it, even he
couldn't nail the changes, so on the last take he actually hit a few
identifiable back beats that we all could hit. The results were beyond
my modest request: "it's sort of like a Cream song, can we get some
poly rhythms going". Now if I can only sing it as good as required....
that's why we do this, isn't it? It's got to be a little better every
time.
mmmm this Spanish vino tinto hit's the spot about now...
RS
-- Ronald Sanchez
Director Of A&R
Career Records
www.CareerRecords.com
The Donovan's Brain Web Site
www.Donovans-Brain.com
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