Posted by: Stuart Yoshida in General News on Jul 5, 2009
We've started recording our next, still untitled CD. I'll be blogging as we make progress, and even post a few snippets of songs we're working on. The first one you see above is a Hawaiian language tune called "Papalina Lahilahi." We perform it pretty traditional Old School style, but we add in a nice swing backbeat inspired by a version by Peter Moon. I've shamelessly stolen some of his licks, too.
We've laid down the backing tracks (scratch track, rhythm ukulele and guitar, bass), and we've got a pretty good steel guitar recorded, too. I'm sure it'll be a few more takes until we're happy with the leads, and then it'll be time to records the vocals.
Let me know if you have questions about the recording process, and I'll share my experiences with you.