BC and I sojourned to the north (upstate New York, specifically, near Saugerties/Woodstock) in search of sounds. We found some. We did the basic tracks for the forthcoming EP/Album at the Cobbs' analog studio of chill repute--think roomy drums and groovy piano/bass grooves--and then piled on vocals, guitars and humor at good buddy Zach's Sunnyview estate. Some vibe names: Faux-town, ELO-town, Get up and Go-town, etc. We rented gear (fancy stuff, including a Neumann U-87) and spent all day recording, and all night playing shuffle board and creating bon-fires. Zach and his lovely wife Brandi are the sweetest of hosts, and treated us to delicious meals and the best cookies I've ever had. We'll finish the EP (maybe it will spawn a full length? not sure..) here in Philly, Mike Kennedy is mixing.
In addition to our August Europe trip, the War on Drugs will be hitting Spain in late October as well. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, muy bueno.
October 4th: LSATs. Preparation has begun. OK, not really, but I signed up for a prep-course, so now I'm committed. Calling all brain cells..
For those of you who don't know, my mom has breast cancer and is undergoing intensive chemo-therapy. She hasn't even showed a hint of negativity or self pity, if anything the struggle has seemed to galvanize her already sturdy spirit. That's why I'm an unabashed momma's boy--she's my hero.
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