be the only guitar in the mix. But in the studio, good I just step away from it and trust that there That means Chris is there, producers are there,
you’ve got to make way for lots of things in the are a lot of great minds in the mix. I kind of just everyone in the band is there. When we record
sound spectrum, sometimes including five to stay out of the way when it comes to that. But like that I’m thinking about locking in with the
ten guitar tracks that are going on. If you use yeah, sometimes it can surprise you. Like, drums, or playing something that would inspire
too much gain on your amp or your pedals in “Oh, they put that guitar over there?” or, “Oh, the guys in the control room. Usually there’s time
the studio you can get yourself into trouble. they spread that out!” or even cut a part out to go back in and hit some rhythm guitar chords
altogether. It’s always interesting to see what or something. So, when we record as a band
[WM] One of the things I noticed about Holy happens with it. And when I’m recording I do at the same time I’m usually fishing for that one
Roar is that a lot your ‘icing on top’ parts are like to pan stuff out. One trick we use a lot in unique guitar part or sound, something that will
hard panned to the right. It works really well, the studio, and this is probably not uncommon, give it a little personality that’s unique, or accent
but I was curious to know is it ever a little weird is I’ll record my guitar, a rhythm or even a lead something in the song – while not ruining the
to have your guitar ‘off in the corner’? part, and I’ll pan it over to the right and track song at the same time. A lot of times, these
myself again and pan it to the left, and it just songs are fully formed and beautiful by the time
[Daniel] It’s never weird, some of that is just kind of thickens everything up to hear the part we’re recording them, so a lot of time I’m just
being fortunate enough to make so many played twice. There’s just enough imperfection fishing for that hook or that one little guitar line
records with Chris and the guys. Every time it’s between the performances that it can have that sits in the intro or chorus that will have some
a little roll of the dice as far as how the mixer a really nice cool stereo spread. I’m used to personality. That’s the tricky thing, in some
is going to interpret the song. Obviously, Chris things panning left and right, but as far as the ways you feel like there’s nothing new under
and the producers have input, and between mix goes, who knows, I’m always blown away the sun and very guitar part has been played. It
them and the mixer that’s enough chefs in by what those guys can use. can feel a little daunting, but I’m always trying
the kitchen, you know, I don’t really ever get
to listen for a way to stretch something out or
involved on the mix side of things. Sometimes [WM] As a guitar player, what are some of do something different. Usually when I do try to
Chris will bring a mix to the guys in the band your favorite parts of the recording process, play something that’s a little unique, that’s when
and ask what we like. But for the most part, and what do you tend to focus on? Chris’ ear or the producers will have a positive
especially with the label, there are always a
response to something I’ve played, then I know
handful of people going after the same goal, [Daniel] Well it’s an exciting thing anytime you to keep chasing that idea down. I lean on the
which is to get the best sound possible. Once get to record with everyone in the same space, guys a lot in those moments, like if they seem
I’ve done my part to get the guitars sounding that’s a different experience and it’s really fun. excited by something.
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