So this Saturday we’re off to Coventry to warm up the band for Whitby and try out a couple of new songs from the album.
It’s just over a month since we last played but it feels like longer because we’ve all be ensconced recording the new album.
Recording felt very different this time. Remembrance Day had an element of ‘greatest hits’ to it with only four songs that were brand new. Also Rhombus were effectively operating as a duo with just Rob and I supported by a range of guest musicians, two of which were Ian and Mya.
This time was completely different, with the exception of 4472, everything else has been written this year. Three songs we developed during our period of acoustic shows, the other six coming together over the summer.
All four members of the band have made a massive contribution. Every night throughout September I was in the studio with either Rob or Ian and sometimes both working on something. Mya tended to work more at home and then bring complete pieces to the studio. The atmosphere has been great, very positive, open and supportive.
I think we’ve worked harder on this release than any other. Though enjoyable, it has been intense and at times quite stressful. I think our respective partners are owed a massive thank you for putting up with our absences or disinterest in anything not album related. As some of you will know I lost my dad in the middle of this and Mya too had a family bereavement. Some of this we were able to channel in to the process, the lyrics to ‘Anywhere’ is testament to this.
Ian’s involvement has been massive, considering he only joined us a few months ago, his input can be found all over the CD. Many of the skills he brings to the record are in areas where Rob and I are not so strong. He’s very much the missing piece, as far as Rhombus is concerned.
So everything is on schedule for release on the 31st. Kev Morris will debut a track tonight on his radio show which can be accessed at www.reachonair.com
DJ Cruel Britannia’s Fade Our Show will debut another track on Saturday.
Hope to see you in Coventry this Saturday