The third mix was almost finished and we broke for the night since it was getting late. The Fridmanns got a babysitter and met up with us at the infamous BJs for wings, Mr. K fries, and drinks. We ended up back at their house after BJs closed and a few people thought it was a good idea to go swimming. Someone borrowed the “rockstar trunks” that had been worn by many band members who were at Dave’s studio in the warmer months. After they were taken, Steve borrowed a spare woman’s bathing suit on a dare from Matt and jumped into the Fridmann pool at 3am or so. I haven’t decided if the reason I came to the studio was for the mixing or the fun after the sessions are done for the day. Side note: Matthew ate 3/4 of a frozen pizza for breakfast, for some reason; Saxon Shore are connoisseurs of frozen pizza varieties.
It’s interesting to watch Dave work on a mix. He’s very methodical and listens to all of the tracks at a very low level, something I’ve never seen in a mixing session. He’s very careful to keep his ears ready for the session, making sure he didn’t get water in his ears last night in the pool, for example. The results have been exciting for everyone as we listen for the first time after Dave is done and has left the room. There will be small changes in some of the sounds and reverb, the way the electronic parts come in and out, the placement of the instrumentation. It’s like Christmas morning when the presents are unwrapped. Three songs are now complete.
Unwed Sailor still have a few dates left on their tour, go see them. Apparently they’ve been touring with three keyboardists and no guitars, so the sound is very different, but still Unwed Sailor. Word has it that the Chicago show was amazing.
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