
I was recently having a fairly deep conversation with a friend about what I do for a living and what I do...
I was recently having a fairly deep conversation with a friend about what I do for a living and what I do...
I'm a little annoyed, so instead of getting grumpy with my wife, short with my kids or ranting on Twitter, I thought I'd gather my thoughts and talk to you about songs.
Why songs, and why am I annoyed? I'll be open and honest: The Guardian is my natural UK...
We all have busy lives, these days. So busy I sometimes wonder if I'll ever find the time and energy to write another song.
And that thought lead me on to thinking about when and where I best function as a songwriter.
I can hear you now...
"David, rather than thinking about songwriting, and rather...
Ok, let's get this out if the way... my new mixer, mixing desk, mixing console, whatever you want to call it, is small. I know what you're thinking, because I've been there. Surely all proper studios have a big console with dozens and dozens of knobs, faders and flashing lights? Something that looks...
I've been a drummer for 30 years, so I suppose I'm approaching this subject as much from a playing angle as a music producer one. But whatever my background, my job as both player and producer is to get the best result, as efficiently as possible, for the song...