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Category: Music
A vocal session is an interesting animal. You may have plenty of ideas, you may be well prepared, but inevitably there will be unforeseen challenges. Michael Spiro and Jody Noble were of invaluable help and inspiration in the creating the arrangements. I wanted to feature male vocals on this project so besides Ron Stallings I have asked Orlando Torriente, and Clayton "Claytoven" Richardson to sing the lead vocals. Our stellar vocal crew included Alexa Weber Morales, Jeanie Tracy, Karen Aczon, Jody Noble, Sakai, Sheryl Lynn Thomas, David Chaidez, and Larry Batiste. The big vocal effort that evey one sings on is Earth Wind and Fire's "Serpentine Fire". Done as a tribute to the super group, the arrangement includes lyrics in English, Spanish, and Lucumi (Yoruban language) and we worked hard to do justice to this classic song. This was a fun session because the number of vocalists offered us many sonic and musical options on the remaining songs (especially "Unchain My Heart") and all the singers were more then up to the task.
The good news arrives that John Santos and Aida have had a baby boy. (Yaaaaay!!!) Good vibes abound.
After we finish the last song, coffee and adrenaline are gone. Totally spent!!! I pack up all my horns, music, and various computers and notes. Leisurely goodbyes and hugs for all. I head out to load my car and it is raining hard. Totally tired but totally happy. We will take a break and get back to work for mixing in a week or so.
9:45 PM
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