Ann Williams

Hellooooo!

Yesterday we made two conclusive achievements:

1. Mike (Johnson) completed our first master

2. Jay finally won a game of darts against Michael

Back to work on Monday for all the artwork, paperwork, e.t.c that make it one step further to being donedonedone!

Have a glorious weekend all,

Jaywalkers

Mike (Johnson)'s cat, Tilly, joined us for a listen yesterday...

She promptly left when the fiddle kicked in.

Well! 

Today was our first day mixing the album - a long winded but exciting process as we're eventually getting to hear the tracks as final products now. 

But like any other day, this one started with the compulsory brew...

Mike (Johnson) has some very nice mugs that combine a large amounts of Jay's delights in life
(polka dots, cupcakes, tea ...)

Quick studio shot

A day of mixing meant a day of intense proof listening and picking out the levels that need tweaking before mastering...

NB. The lack of mandolin in Mike's hand leading him to mess with his locks

The tiring session left Mike either desperately hungry or mentally struggling...you decide...

We did, however, fit in a few games of darts at the end to recuperate our sanity in time for tomorrow. As expected, Mike got very good very quickly and won them all...

So, with a night of practising her aim for Jay and a night of playing with his mandolin instead of his hair for Mike; that is all until tomorrow!

Goodnight!

Jaywalkers

As planned, today we got the rest of Lucy's bass and vocals recorded ...

Mike and Mike

If anyone knows what track this is from this photo we'll be awfully impressed...

Having a little listen

BASS

Hope you all had a delightful weekend!

Jaywalkers

Afternoooooooon!

After a few days sorting things and a gig last night with the wonderful Gary and Vera Aspey, this morning we fought the Liverpool traffic for Lucy's first session at 101 Records.

Everything sounds better with a bass ...

To be continued...

Ey up!

Today we pretty much finished all our (Jay and Mike) parts ready for a weekend of adding Lucy's wonderfulness which, we like to think, warrants a large glass of wine.

Oops...we missed an instrument.

Mike (Johnson)'s doing a great job

Really getting rather exciting now that everything's coming together!

Jaywalkers

Hiya.

Lots of singing done today ... 

Also completed one of Jay's favourite tracks and added the odd bits here and there...

Hoping to get any remaining tracks down tomorrow before we get Lucy up to the studio :)

Now, however, a well deserved brew and cake from Tesco.

Going to be mint!

Jaywalkers

Gooooooooood evening all.

And so commences our second week of recording! Today we got straight back into the swing of things and managed to get down Jay's vocals to two of the tracks, some fancy fiddle layering, a particular mandolin favourite and a quick splash of something new...

Note...the mandolin is on the floor.....

Now that we're done for the day, it's back to practice, artwork plans and making lists...

More tomorrow!

In a bit.

Jaywalkers

Hiya!


This week's a week off from recording giving us chance to go over parts, write some new bits in and work on the final product's artwork! For that reason, things might be a bit quiet on here for the next few days but we'll be sure to resume blogging when back in the studio next week so please don't forget to keep an eye out! We might even post an mid-week update on how things are coming along...

Have a glorious week,

Jaywalkers

Good evening! Just back from our fourth day in the studio and things are certainly coming together!

After spending the morning adding some fiddle and mandolin tracks we got started on Jay's vocals ...

Once Jay had two solid takes down, Mike added some harmonies before we called it a day to get ready for our weekend of gigs.























Now, it's time to throw on a dress (or a shirt in Mike's case) and set off for the gorgeous Cartford Inn in Little Eccleston, Preston. :)

Have a glorious evening, all.

Jaywalkers

Day three and all is still going rather well - no bleeding fingers, mental breakdowns or broken Mac books just yet. 


One or two things to share with you today...

Mike arrives at 101's studio, unzipped just enough to reveal his......Squidward.

.... Jay overdubbing some fiddle ....

Here's a very short (teasing) video that cuts out just before Mike's break....well we wouldn't let you hear it yet, would we?

..... Mike's post-record fix .....

Just before we finish for another day, we must make a quick plug for the wonderful record company we're making this CD with, 101 Records. You can check out their Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/101Records/113323662091844 where you should click 'like' ;)

Goodnight,

Jaywalkers x

Hello! Second day in studio is done and all is going wonderfully. 

Here's a quick look around ...

Most of today was getting the basics to each track down - here's Mike nailing some guitar chords ...

More tomorrow!

Cheerio,

Jaywalkers x

Hello! Welcome to our recording blog!

The basic idea is that we’ll be keeping this page updated with photos, developments and general points of interest from behind the scenes over the next month as we record our second CD with 101 Records.

Bookmark it, follow it, share it – and please feel free to comment, ask and suggest as that would be lovely :)

How exciting!!

Jaywalkers x