Jack is Back
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Working with other musicians can be a downright joy.
Lately I have had Steve Laciak (who I have nicknamed “One Take Laciak”) doing lead guitar on some demos. Steve is of that caste of musicians that take his craft seriously and life … not so much. The result is he comes into the studio, listens to a demo twice, ask a few questions, and lays down interesting stuff in record time.
Take this revised version of Jack Black. Though we did not punch-in to eliminate all bum notes and weak spots, his addition brought a different flavor to the underlying song and made the demo more presentable. What makes finding and working with people like Steve (and my recurring bass player Mike) is that their ear and their attention add instant life to the session and the songs.
The lesson, young songwriters, is don’t waste time with friends or people who must consume intoxicants before recording. Take one step up from there and get your demos in shape much faster and with better results.
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