The Weblog of Daniel Tashian

The Bees just spent an action packed 2 days in the Sound Emporium. We recorded 13 basic tracks (!)
Zack Dycus was our engineer, and as usual, keyboardist Jason Lehning was producing. We will have to wait until June to do the final overdubs, but we have a good foundation. I find myself slightly elated, definitely exausted, and partially incredulous! The sound emporium is a great sounding room with a lovely 9ft Chickering grand piano, and supposedly REM recorded “Document” there. Dave Yonkman was also there making a documentary about the bees which is very exciting, but it took a little getting used to (having the camera on you while recording) I kept thinking “I look fat from that angle” or “don’t shoot my bald spot please!”
I hope it comes out making me look attractive, both aurally and visually. Dave is a consumate proffesional, and I trust him implicitly. We met him through Guster, who also did their record there.
We spent a lot of time watching stupid videos on the internet including “The Grape Fall” which I think is hilarious but I know i’m going to hell for thinking that!