Okay, everyone here knows about the string of bad luck that has plagued this band. If ya don't...forget that I mentioned it and read on.
Two things have occurred recently that have renewed my faith in this band. With the release of the new record, I actually see the possibility of being heard, and appreciated for what I (we) really are. Two people have brought that dream within our grasp.
First: I've been reluctant to announce the "Welcome Back" to our long lost bass player, Paul Lamb. I was reluctant because we have yet to rehearse with him. But, bearing in mind that he is a professional, on a level that I only dream of being, I fear not! He is always prepared and is a great performer. He will definitely bring the low-end to APT!
Secondly: A man I met some 15 years ago, named Aaron Prien, has agreed to fill in the gaps between our recordings and the frightening actuality of a 4-man-band.
We set our sites unrealistically high while recording this album. There are too many keyboards at once. There are holes left in the rhythm guitar department while I take solos (lots of 'em
). Some ass-hat (ME!) sang just outside of his ability in the studio. And, harmony guitar solos were going to be mono! But, the thought of adding another guy to the mix was a horrifying possibility.
Then, along came Aaron.
Aaron has the ability to cover all the missing guitar and keyboard parts, while saving my dumb-ass by singing some of the stupidly high vocal lines, therefor reducing my blood pressure and allowing me to relax a bit and focus on the guitar (his vocal range makes me look sick!). All this, while being one of the best people I've ever met. I just never thought he'd actually want to play with us.
I can finally see the possibility of us sounding like the band I've always wanted to hear, live!
I'll keep everyone updated.
SRS
Two things have occurred recently that have renewed my faith in this band. With the release of the new record, I actually see the possibility of being heard, and appreciated for what I (we) really are. Two people have brought that dream within our grasp.
First: I've been reluctant to announce the "Welcome Back" to our long lost bass player, Paul Lamb. I was reluctant because we have yet to rehearse with him. But, bearing in mind that he is a professional, on a level that I only dream of being, I fear not! He is always prepared and is a great performer. He will definitely bring the low-end to APT!
Secondly: A man I met some 15 years ago, named Aaron Prien, has agreed to fill in the gaps between our recordings and the frightening actuality of a 4-man-band.
We set our sites unrealistically high while recording this album. There are too many keyboards at once. There are holes left in the rhythm guitar department while I take solos (lots of 'em
). Some ass-hat (ME!) sang just outside of his ability in the studio. And, harmony guitar solos were going to be mono! But, the thought of adding another guy to the mix was a horrifying possibility.Then, along came Aaron.
Aaron has the ability to cover all the missing guitar and keyboard parts, while saving my dumb-ass by singing some of the stupidly high vocal lines, therefor reducing my blood pressure and allowing me to relax a bit and focus on the guitar (his vocal range makes me look sick!). All this, while being one of the best people I've ever met. I just never thought he'd actually want to play with us.
I can finally see the possibility of us sounding like the band I've always wanted to hear, live!
I'll keep everyone updated.
SRS
