Hi everyone,
 
I've just finished my third solo album. It's taken three years to complete and is being replicated at the moment. I hope to take delivery this week. I was very fortunate to get support from a high end audio company who wanted to be involved with the release of the cd and they have paid for the printing and replication.
 
This track "Distant Horizon" was the last track to be recorded and we decided to film the actual takes. It was then put together to use as a bit of a promo etc.
 
The song was recorded and mixed in Sonar Plat. I used a lot of the soft synths (Z3ta 2.2, Rapture, Dimension Pro) for all the keyboard parts. I also used some of the ambient SFX from these synths. The final mix was mastered in Adobe Audition using the Fab Filter mastering tools.
 
Electric guitars were recorded directly through the Line 6 Helix as well as the bass guitar. Nylon string and steel string were recorded with an SE2200 condensor.
 
I used SM57s and a D112 on the drumkit.
 
I hope that you enjoy.
 
Cheers,
 
Peter.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSv2v_ztcZ4

Epic! I did quite enjoy though I think some might struggle at its length, good job all round, thanks for sharing.

Wookiee
Epic! I did quite enjoy though I think some might struggle at its length, good job all round, thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Wookie.
 
Yes, I realise that the length might not appeal to everyone but it's not for radio and definitely not commercial so I thought, why not?
 
Cheers,
 
Peter.

This is amazing stuff and what I WISH I could do. Sound, production, arrangement, playing is just top notch. Brilliant. And I for one DO like long tracks.
One question: Did you actually record the acoustic guitar with the mike that far away ? I'm struggling with noise myself and I even have the mike so close I can barely play.

SoundRegion
This is amazing stuff and what I WISH I could do. Sound, production, arrangement, playing is just top notch. Brilliant. And I for one DO like long tracks.
One question: Did you actually record the acoustic guitar with the mike that far away ? I'm struggling with noise myself and I even have the mike so close I can barely play.

Thanks SR, yes, the acoustic and nylon was recorded like that. When you say you're getting noise, what kind of noise? I'm recording in a soundproof booth so there's very little noise.
 
Cheers

PJH

SoundRegion
This is amazing stuff and what I WISH I could do. Sound, production, arrangement, playing is just top notch. Brilliant. And I for one DO like long tracks.
One question: Did you actually record the acoustic guitar with the mike that far away ? I'm struggling with noise myself and I even have the mike so close I can barely play.

Thanks SR, yes, the acoustic and nylon was recorded like that. When you say you're getting noise, what kind of noise? I'm recording in a soundproof booth so there's very little noise.
 
Cheers

Basically static. When I record the acoustic I have the input all the way up and I still have to use gain or normalize to get to a decent volume and so I get the high frequenzy noice. As if my mike just isn't sensitive enough.

Excellent track Peter.....performances/mixing/production were all just a wonderful treat to my ears. I've always loved your style of music....very enjoyable to listen to. Of note, I also have a Takamine nylon acoustic/electric....great tone they have.
Well done on this project and wish you the very best on your new CD. Is it at CDBaby this will be sold?

Mesh
Excellent track Peter.....performances/mixing/production were all just a wonderful treat to my ears. I've always loved your style of music....very enjoyable to listen to. Of note, I also have a Takamine nylon acoustic/electric....great tone they have.
Well done on this project and wish you the very best on your new CD. Is it at CDBaby this will be sold?

Thanks Mesh. 
I love my Takamine but it really needs a decent setup.
Thanks for the wishes and yes, it is available at Cd Baby.
cheers
Peter.

I always love watching your "making of" videos.   The material, performances and mixes are consistently top notch, and seeing the tracks performed in the studio just reinforces the talent level.    Aside from the main melody (and its variations) that has a great classic feel to it, in this one I particularly enjoyed hearing and seeing how the different guitars were used.    What was the SE2200 plugged into?

stevec
I always love watching your "making of" videos.   The material, performances and mixes are consistently top notch, and seeing the tracks performed in the studio just reinforces the talent level.    Aside from the main melody (and its variations) that has a great classic feel to it, in this one I particularly enjoyed hearing and seeing how the different guitars were used.    What was the SE2200 plugged into?

Thanks Steve,
I appreciate your comments. The Se2200 was plugged into my Yamaha mixer and from there into the MOTU 16A.
Cheers.