Vocal production on new Katatonia

[BrettT]

Is absolutely stunning...anyone know any details? I don't remember seeing any in the other threads about the album.

 

[Aaron Smith]

Agreed, I'd love to know some of the details. Obviously Jonas' voice plays a huge role, but beyond that, the tracker/mixer handled everything flawlessly...

 

[LydonB]

I think they used an Audio Technica 4047 for the vocals. Not sure about the rest though.

 

[JeffTD]

I think they used an Audio Technica 4047 for the vocals. Not sure about the rest though.

I know they did on the gtrs, but I can't find info about vocals. Source bychance?

 

[Toni S.]

Jens Bogren is the man, no wonder the vocals sound awesome

 

[Aaron Smith]

Bogren only mastered it

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hvfwxzyaldhe~T2

 

[LydonB]

I know they did on the gtrs, but I can't find info about vocals. Source bychance?

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=121808262383

 

[JeffTD]

Oh fuck yes, thanks! I knew the previous picture came from facebook but I couldn't find it on theirs!

 

[Ermz]

I like the general use of ambiance on this record. I have a feeling it will really grow on me, musically. It has this constant, washed out, droning vibe which results in much love.

 

[BrettT]

I like the general use of ambiance on this record. I

Yeah, me too. Tons of subtle reverbs and delays on the vocals, and subtle synth stuff that is barely audible but adds so much to the vibe.

 

[Ermz]

I'm partial to the drum sound on this. Very roomy and fat - lots of new york on the snare. Cool record.

 

[Morgan C]

I'm partial to the drum sound on this. Very roomy and fat - lots of new york on the snare. Cool record.

Funny, that's the only thing I can't stand on this. Whereas the reverb and ambience on everything else is amazing, on the drums it leads to them being (imo) tubby, muddy, plastic. Although I don't know what else would really have fit.

Honestly I wouldn't think there's a LOT going on with the vocal production. A great singer, a good mic and compressor and some subtle delays and reverbs. I think its more the synths and the wall of sound of guitars/bass that add to the feel of the album.

There are a few bits on Ayreon's 0101010101 DVD that show Jonas singing (he sings very quietly) which might be illuminating.

 

[MKS]

I swear it sounds like Matt Kirigin mixed it.

 

[Sinister Mephisto]

It's always impressed me how the vocals on Katatonia records are sung so quiet, but never lose intention or intonation (yeah autotune blahblah). It's a very hard thing to do. Obviously very talented! Unfortunately I don't have anything else to add to the thread. Just another fan!