Donna and I have just returned from Adelaide, where we recorded our parts for Jac's album. The sessions went like clockwork, some amazing music was made, and we exceeded our own expectations with the level of performance that producer Darren Mullan got out of us. The songs are coming alive, and the vibe surrounding the project simply glows with the love that has gone into it. The four of us - Jac, Darren, Donna and I - resembled the space station crew, sequestered away, isolated, going where none of us had gone before. We all lifted our individual levels to meet the potential of the songs, giving all we had to see the vision realised. We did ourselves and the songs proud.

Jac Dalton - Jac is a star. He has a talent that inspires, and is one of the gentlest souls you could hope to meet. You learn to recognise kindred spirits, and Jac was one of those people for me and Donna the second we set eyes on him. An already impressive talent when we met, Jac has reached beyond his boundaries to a whole new area of his musicality with this album. He has a voice and presence that commands respect, if not admiration, as well as that undefinable something that says, "this is the real thing".

Darren Mullan - Darren is a consummate professional, an awesome talent, and a screaming nutcase. We knew we were going to like him, but we didn't know we were going to love him. His command of studio technology is awe-inspiring, his musical gifts are more than apparent in his formidable keyboard and vocal skills, and as a producer... well, we placed our performances in his hands, and you will hear the results when the album is released. You will be hearing more about Darren Mullan the producer. Much more.

Donna G. - This was the first time Donna had worked with a producer as a backing singer. You would never have guessed it. The textures and sounds that Donna brought to the songs were everything I expected, and more. She sang her heart out, took direction like a pro, and had valuable input in the arrangements of both the harmony and lead vocals. Watching her and Darren work with Jac was awesome - when you're in a studio with three singers like that, you just shut up and enjoy the ride. :o)
Proud of you, babe. x

On a personal note - I had a blast, and in the process have produced in places what I believe is some of my best work. There were a few firsts, too - I recorded my first baritone vocal, took direction on the fly, and experienced a new depth of feeling whilst giving it up for a song. Quite an experience, and one that I wouldn't have achieved without the presence of the others. I am blessed to have spent that time with those people. I'm looking forward to sharing them with you. :o)

Darren will be spending some time with the tracks before he and Jac head off to Nashville to have the mixing and mastering done by Gregg Brown. In my humble opinion, Gregg's got an easy job, and an enjoyable one. I'm looking forward to the finished product, and all that will go along with the release. We're going to enjoy getting this out to the people!

Peace,
G.